Rhinoplasty | Revision Rhinoplasty

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Rhinoplasty, also referred to as nose surgery, is a surgical procedure designed to reshape the nose. The surgery can increase or reduce the overall size of the nose, narrow the span of the nostrils, remove a hump, change the angle between the upper lip and the nose, change the shape of either the tip or the bridge of the nose, and in some cases even relieve breathing problems. Men and women who are physically healthy, realistic in their expectations, and who are looking to improve the appearance of the nose may be good candidates for rhinoplasty. Age may be a consideration in determining the suitability of this surgery for any given patient as it is generally recommended that rhinoplasty be postponed until the nose has completed its growth, which is typically around the age of fifteen for girls and eighteen for boys.

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Rhinoplasty surgery typically takes between one and two hours to perform and may take place in a surgeon's office-based facility, an outpatient surgery center or a hospital. Though general anesthesia may be used in some cases, rhinoplasty is often performed with a combination of local anesthesia and sedation. Incisions may be confined to the inside of the nose, which is referred to as 'closed rhinoplasty', or there may be incisions made on the inside of the nose along with a small incision made between the nostrils on the underside of the nose, which is referred to as 'open rhinoplasty'. Once the incisions are made, the skin is lifted to reveal the underlying bone and cartilage. This is then reshaped and sculpted until the desired look is achieved, after which the skin is redraped and the incisions are closed.

Once the surgery is complete, a splint is applied to the nose and nasal packing may be used. Patients may experience a slight headache and the nose may ache, though pain medication can help to control this. The nose and face will likely appear puffy at first, and some swelling and bruising can occur around the eyes. Some bleeding of the nose may occur as well. Nasal packing is typically removed within a few days while dressings, splints, and stitches are usually removed within one to two weeks. Most swelling should fade within two weeks though some minor swelling can remain for up to a year. Most patients are well enough to return to work within one to two weeks, though it will be two to three weeks before more strenuous activities may be resumed. In addition, patients should avoid injury to the nose and sunburn for eight weeks.