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The surgery
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If you feel that your nose is not in proportion to the rest
of your face, you may want to consider Rhinoplasty. By enhancing
the general appearance of your nose, you will achieve a more
natural balance between your nose and other facial features.
Procedure
Nasal surgery or Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure
that reshapes the nose. It may be performed to reduce the dorsal
hump, modify the nasal tip, narrow the nostrils, reduce the
width of the nose, change the angle between the nose and the
upper lip, and straighten or narrow the nasal bridge. Patients
undergo nasal surgery for one of three reasons: 1) to correct
a crooked nose or deformity as a result of injury 2) have difficulty
breathing as a result of nasal passage obstruction 3) for cosmetic
reasons (to enhance the shape of their nose). It is usually
recommended to wait until facial growth is complete before undergoing
nasal surgery. Rhinoplasty is used to alter the shape of a variety
of ethnic noses (for example a "Roman nose", a "Black
nose", an "Asian nose" etc.) Septoplasty is a
nasal operation that is used to straighten or reshape the septum.
It is performed on patients who have difficulty breathing as
a result of a mal-positioned septum. Septoplasty will not change
the shape of the nose, and can be performed alone or in addition
to Rhinoplasty. Turbinate Surgery is nasal surgery that is used
to improve breathing by opening the nasal air passages. It does
not change the shape of the nose.
Surgical Approaches for Rhinoplasty
Reduction Rhinoplasty:
Used when bone or cartilage are removed in an effort to change
the shape of the nose. This form of Rhinoplasty is the most
common.
Augmentation Rhinoplasty:
Used to enhance the nose by adding cartilage, bone, or implant
material when nasal deficiency (loss of structure) is encountered.
This form of Rhinoplasty is used in special cases.
Closed Rhinoplasty:
Incisions are made inside the nose, and cartilage and bone are
removed, shaved, or repositioned to improve contour.
Open Rhinoplasty:
Incisions are made inside the nose along the nostrils and across
the columella(vertical strip), and cartilage and bone are removed,
shaved, or repositioned to improve contour.
The surgical approach will be decided at the time of consultation
depending on individual patient needs.
Options
Chin Augmentation can improve facial balance as well,
and enhances Rhinoplasty in some cases. This should be discussed
at the time of consultation.
Ideal Candidates
- Patients who are doing it for the right reasons (i.e.
for themselves)
- Patients with realistic expectations Patients with a nasal
airway
obstruction that impairs breathing Patients who have
a
crooked/deformed nose
- Patients with a cosmetically unacceptable nose
- Patients who are in good health.
Risks and Complications
Risks and complications may include but are not limited
to bleeding, infection, scarring, damage to deeper structures,
numbness, asymmetry, chronic pain, skin disorders, delayed healing,
nasal septal perforation, nasal airway alterations, and risks
and complications associated with anesthesia. Even though complications
can occur, they are rare.
Risks and potential complications of surgery are best discussed
at the time of your consultation.
Smokers have a greater risk of pulmonary, and wound healing
complications.
In/Out Patient
Rhinoplasty may be performed as an in-patient under
general anesthesia. The surgery takes two or less hours depending
on the extent of the surgery.
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Swelling and bruising will last for two to
three weeks.
Nasal packing (if used) will stay in the nostrils for one to
seven days.
Any stitches inside the nose will dissolve by themselves. Any
stitches left outside the nose will be removed in three to five
days.
The nasal splint will remain in place for seven days to hold
the nasal bones in place, as well as help reduce swelling.
You may return to work or school by 2 weeks as well as resume
light exercise.
You may resume rigorous exercise within 6-8 weeks.
As each month passes you will notice gradual improvement. The
final result will be evident within one year.
Rhinoplasty is permanent. Occasionally, a touch-up procedure
needs to be done to improve results.
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