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Rhinoplasty -
"Nose Surgery" |
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Rhinoplasty, also commonly
referred to as a "Nose Job," is a procedure performed to
reduce the overall size of the nose or reshape it to the
patient's liking. It can change the shape or tip of the
bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils, correct a birth
defect or injury, alleviate some breathing problems, or change
the angle between the nose and the upper lip. |
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Reasons To
Consider |
- You want to reduce the
size of your nose.
- You want to correct an
imperfection involving your nose.
- You want to alleviate a
breathing problem.
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Rhinoplasty generally takes a
few hours to perform, depending on the extent of the
procedure. Incisions are made inside the rim of the nostril,
as well as in the skin separating the nostrils. The soft
tissue within the nose is then separated from the underlying
structure of bone and sculpted to the desired shape. The nasal
bones are carefully fractured and sculpted with a chisel when
the patient wishes to reduce the overall size of the nose or
remove a bump in the bridge. Cartilage is trimmed to reshape
the tip of the nose, and the septum is trimmed to improve the
angle between the upper lip and the nose. A splint is then
applied to the nose, and the nostrils are packed lightly with
medicated gauze. The stitches used to close internal incisions
are self-absorbing and don't require removal.
RECOVERING FROM THIS SURGERY
After surgery, mainly within the first twenty-four
hours, your face will feel extremely puffy. Your nose might
ache and a dull headache is possible, but all of this can be
treated with medication. Swelling and bruising around your
eyes will increase at first, peaking after two or three days,
and will then begin to subside. You can resume wearing contact
lenses after a few days, but glasses must be avoided for a few
weeks. It will take several weeks before your nose is
completely healed and you can resume full physical activity. |
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