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Rhinoplasty

(Nose Surgery)

Addresses the following concerns

A nose that is too large, long, or wide in comparison to the rest of the face.
Concern about hook or bump on the central nose, or a bulbous tip on the end of the nose.
Difficulty breathing through the nose.
Desire for a softened and balanced between the nose and other features of the face.

This outpatient procedure takes one to two hours and is performed in our AAAHC accredited surgery center.
MAC anesthesia is used.
Incisions are made inside the nostrils and occasionally across the lower mid-section of the nose, and are well-hidden.
Excess bone and cartilage is removed, reshaped, or redistributed. The skin molds down around this rearranged framework to arrive at the final cosmetic appearance.
The septal cartilage in the middle of nose is molded to allow for better breathing.
NO PACKING is required!
A split in applied over the nose for a week to hold the tissues in place and decrease swelling.

You will come in the day after surgery for a checkup; sutures are removed around six days afterwards.
You should sleep and rest with your head elevated for a week after your surgery.
You can shower the day after surgery.
Pain is minimal to moderate and is easily controlled with medication.
You may experience some congestion and nasal drip for two to three days.
Mild to moderate swelling peaks at two days after the surgery, and then disappears rapidly over the next three weeks. You may also have minor swelling that slowly resolves over the next six to twelve months.
Minimal bruising may appear around the eyes and cheeks. This maximizes at two days after surgery, and then disappears rapidly over the next three to five days.
You may resume many activities within the first week, and most by the end of three weeks.

A softened and beautifully balanced nose to compliment your other facial features.
Natural and presentable appearance at the end of the first week that only improves over the next three to six months.