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Table of Contents:
1.
About Rhinoplasty
2. Recovery
3. Incisions
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a procedure designed to reshape ones nose by either
reducing or increasing the size of the various components. A surgeon
may remove a hump, change the shape of the tip or bridge of the
nose or narrow the width of the nostrils. In addition to the above
considerations a surgeon may facilitate a change in the angle
between the upper lip and the nose. The procedure takes between
one and two hours and is typically performed in our surgical suite.
Our surgical suite is fully accredited by the Accreditation Association
for Ambulatory Healthcare. The surgery is done as an outpatient,
which means that you will need someone to drive you home the day
of the surgery. The short-term side effects from the surgery include
swelling, bruising around the eyes and nose, and headache. There
may be slight bleeding from the nose and some stiffness. Long-term
risks include but are not limited to infection, small burst of
blood vessels resulting in red spots, the need for additional
surgery.
Recovery
After surgery a splint is worn for one week and during that time
period most patients elect to maintain a low profile. Following
removal of the splint at five to seven days you may return to
work. Exercise is typically avoided while the splint is on but
between the first and second week when we resume activity levels
to where they were prior to surgery. While the nose tends to look
quite acceptable at ten days post-operatively, it may be months
until the final result is obtained.
Incisions
The incisions for the rhinoplasty may either be made all inside
the nose (internal approach) or with a small incision at the base
of the columella (external approach). The most preferable option
is obviously with an internal approach as there are no external
scars that may be detected post-operatively. While the overall
majority of the patients may be treated without any visible scars,
some patients may require an incision in the base of the nose
to obtain optimal results.
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