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Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty)
Indications:
- 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 features.
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Description of Procedure:
- The procedure is done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia.
- Standard rhinoplasty: Incisions are made inside the nostrils. The nasal bones, cartilage, and soft tissues are reshaped to improve the nose.
- Open Rhinoplasty: This technique is frequently used for difficult or larger noses and involves one external incision across the columella (strut between nostrils). Bones, cartilage, and soft tissues are reshaped under direct vision.
- Tip-plasty: If only the nasal tip is abnormal, it may be corrected with either a standard or external approach. Large nostrils may be reduced through tiny incisions at the outer base of the nostrils with either type of rhinoplasty.
Intended Result:
- More attractive nasal shape. Nose in better proportion to facial features.
Recuperation and Healing:
- The patient goes home with an external cast and/or internal splints in place.
- The cast and/or splints are 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 sutures dissolve.
- Semi-final result is evident in 3 months.
- Final result is evident in 12-14 months.
Additional Procedures to Enhance Result:
Chin Surgery
Facelift
Blepharoplasty
Face Procedures
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