Rhinoplasty

Nose Re-Shaping

Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is the medical term for re-shaping the nose

Re-Modelling
Plastic surgery is a technique that is used to re-model the nose

Age
This procedure can be preformed at the age of fifteen years

Choosing the Nose
An aesthetic balance of the face and it is the surgeons duty to maintain that balance and conserve a natural appearance

Best Results
For the best results on the surgery preformed will depend on how big the deformity

Operation
The operation consists of re-modelling the shape, narrowing the bridge and altering the tip

Anaesthetic
A local anaesthetic and a light sedation or a general anaesthetic

Stay
If you have the local anaesthetic with light sedation you can go home after the procedure, with a general anaesthetic you will have to stay over night at the hospital or clinic

Operation Time
Depending on the technique needed operation time should be around one to three hours, this time includes recovery if under a general anaesthetic

Dressing
Yes there will be nasal plugs that have to stay in for three-four days and a proctecter splint

Scarring
There will be no scarring as the incisions are made inside the nose

Pain
Generaly therebis no pain,but because the nasal passages are pluged there will be some discomfort

Bruising and Swelling
With this type of operation there will be some blood loss from the nasal passage, the nose will be swollen and bruised, you could have bruising around the eyes for the first week

Normal Activities
You will be able to return to normal activities after three days

Sun
No sunbathing or sun beds for the first month

Recommendations
Talk to your surgeon ask all the questions you need to
Understand the procedure
Tell your surgeon if you are unwell
Take plenty of rest
Keep your head elevated for the first few days
No medication before surgery only if prescribed by the surgeon
Take special care not to knock the nose
No smoking two weeks before surgery
No heavy exercise for the first month
No saunas for the first month
Rest and have as much peace and quiet as possible
Eat a healthy diet
Drink plenty of water
Make sure you go to all check-ups

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