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NOSE RESHAPING (Rhinoplasty)
You Are a Candidate if:
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You have an abnormal appearance of the nose. |
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You have a nose that you find cosmetically unattractive or does not “fit” with other facial features. |
Intended Result
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A more attractive nasal shape. |
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A nose in better proportion to other facial features. |
Procedure
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The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia in an outpatient surgery center or using I.V. Sedation (twilight sleep) in our AAAASF certified surgical facility. |
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Incisions are generally made inside the nostrils. The nasal bones, cartilage and soft tissues are reshaped to improve the external shape. |
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Tip-plasty: If only the nasal tip requires reshaping, it may be corrected with either a standard or external (open) approach. |
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Large nostrils may be reduced through small incisions at the outer base of the nostrils. |
Recuperation and Healing
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The patient is sent home with an external splint in place. The nose may be packed for 24 to 48 hours. The splint is usually removed in seven to fourteen days. |
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Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medications. |
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The majority of swelling and bruising subsides progressively over two to three weeks. |
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External sutures (if any) are removed in four to six days. Internal sutures will dissolve. |
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Results are evident in three months, with a final result evident in 12 to 14 months, which is the time necessary for complete tissue softening. |
Other Options
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A chin implant (Mentoplasty) may enhance the result of a Rhinoplasty. |
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If appropriate, a Septoplasty may be necessary to improve breathing. |
Surgeon’s Note
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The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of a consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare. |
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