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Rhinoplasty / Nose Surgery
WHO IS A CANDIDATE:
- If you have an abnormal appearance
of the nose as a result of birth defects,
injury, or disease.
- Nose that is cosmetically unattractive
or does not “fit’ with other
facial feature.
INTENDED RESULTS:
- A more attractive nasal shape. Nose
in better proportion to other facial
features.
PRECEDURE DESCRIPTION
The procedure
is done on an outpatient basis under
general anesthesia.
- Open Rhinoplasty: Frequently used
for difficult or larger noses. Involves
one external incision across the columella
(strut between the nostrils). Bones,
cartilage, and soft tissues are reshaped
under direct vision.
- Open Tip-Plasty: If only the nasal
tip is abnormal, it may be corrected
with either a standard or external open
approach. Large nostrils may be reduced
through tiny incisions at the outer base
of the nostrils with either type of rhinoplasty.
RECUPERATION AND HEALING:
- The patient goes home with an external
splint in place. The nose may be packed
for 24-48 hours. The splint is usually
removed in one week.
- Initial discomfort is easily controlled
with oral medication.
- Majority of swelling and bruising
subsides progressively over 2-4 weeks.
- External sutures (if any) are removed
in 4-6 days. Internal suture dissolve.
- Semifinal result is evident in 3 months.
Final result is evident in 12-14 months
which is the time necessary for complete
tissue softening.
OTHER OPTIONS
The additional procedures
that may enhance the result are Chin
Enlargement and Laser Skin Resurfacing.
INSURANCE GUIDELINES
This procedure
is considered cosmetic and therefore
is not covered by insurance. If however,
the nasal deformity is due to recent injury,
insurance coverage may be available.
NOTE: The specific risks and suitability
of this procedure for a given individual
can be determined only at the time of
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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