Rhinoplasty (Surgery of the Nose)

This is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures. It often helps the patient who is seeking to enhance their overall facial appearance by the reshaping of the nose. The best candidates for rhinoplasty are those patient’s who are looking to reduce or sculpt the oversize of the nose, change the shape of the tip, the nostrils or the bridge of the nose.

Procedure:
Generally the incisions are made inside the nose, not externally, but occasionally a tiny external incision is required. Through the incisions the cartilage and the bone are sculpted to reshape the nose in order to improve the external appearance. This procedure can be performed at the same time that the septum is being straightened for breathing problems.

Recovery:
The patient goes home wearing an external splint, a light nasal pack or internal splint may also be used. There is minimal to moderate postoperative discomfort that is well controlled with medication. Most discoloration and swelling will subside over a period of one to two weeks.

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