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Nasal Procedures
ยป Rhinoplasty (nose
surgery)
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Face Surgery > Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) |
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Rhinoplasty, or surgery to reshape the
nose, is one of the most common of all
plastic surgery procedures. Rhinoplasty
can reduce or increase the size of your
nose, change the shape of the nasal tip
or bridge, narrow the span of the
nostrils, or change the angle between
your nose and upper lip. It may also
correct a birth defect or injury, or
help relieve some breathing problems.
Rhinoplasty can enhance your appearance
and your self-image. The best candidates
for Rhinoplasty are people who are
looking for improvement, not perfection,
in the way they look. If you are
physically healthy, psychologically
stable, and realistic in your
expectations, you may be a good
candidate. Before you decide to have
surgery, think carefully about your
expectations and discuss them with your
surgeon.
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Are You a Good
Candidate?
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- 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 nor "fit" with
other facial features.
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Intended Results
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- A more attractive nasal shape.
The nose to be in better proportion
to other facial features.
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Procedure Description
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- The procedure is done on an
outpatient basis usually under a
general anesthesia.
- STANDARD RHINOPLASTY:
Incisions are made inside the
nostrils. The nasal bones,
cartilage, and soft tissues are
reshaped to improve external
contour.
- 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.
- 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.
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Recuperation and
Healing
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- The patient goes home with an
external cast or splint in place.
The nose may be packed for 24 to 48
hours. The cast or splint is usually
removed in 7 to 10 days.
- Initial discomfort is easily
controlled with oral medication.
- Majority of swelling and
bruising subsides progressively over
2 to 4 weeks.
- External sutures (if any) are
removed in 4 to 6 days. Internal
sutures dissolve.
- Semifinal result is evident in 3
months. Final result is evident in
12 to 14 months which is the time
necessary for complete tissue
softening.
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Other Options
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- An additional procedure that may
enhance the result is a
chin
enlargement.
- If you need to improve
breathing, correction of a deviated
septum (Septoplasty) may also be
appropriate.
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Insurance Guidelines
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- This procedure is not covered by
insurance if being done for cosmetic
reasons. If however, the nasal
deformity is due to recent injury,
insurance coverage may be available.
- Pre Authorization information
can be obtained from your insurance
company.
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Note
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- The specific risk and
suitability of the 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 unusual. Such possible
complications are best reviewed with
your plastic surgeon prior to
surgery.
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Photographs
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No photographs are currently
available for this procedure.
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