| Rhinoplasty is another word for nose surgery or a | | | | like work and school, for about a week or more. |
| nose job. It is a very safe and very popular | | | | You will have a splint or bandage covering your |
| procedure today. Nasal surgery can provide | | | | nose for a few days immediately after the |
| people with better breathing, as well as a more | | | | rhinoplasty and your nasal passages may even be |
| attractive and proportional silhouette, with the | | | | packed with materials to help keep their shape. |
| correction of small bridges, large bridges, and | | | | The swelling and bruising will decrease gradually |
| unshapely nose tips. | | | | over time, and may take several weeks to a few |
| If you are considering rhinoplasty, here are a few | | | | months, but fortunately when the swelling goes |
| common questions you may have and their | | | | down, the results of the rhinoplasty are |
| answers. | | | | permanent. You may be instructed to use ice to |
| Who is a Good Candidate for Rhinoplasty? | | | | decrease the swelling. Pain and discomfort is |
| Most healthy people over the age of 16 or so are | | | | generally managed with pain killers prescribed by |
| good candidates. Those who have breathing | | | | your doctor. |
| problems due to misshapen noses can greatly | | | | What are the Risks of Nose Surgery? |
| benefit from nose surgery, and those who want | | | | While rhinoplasty is considered one of the safest |
| to change the shape of their profile and have | | | | cosmetic surgery procedures there are a few, |
| realistic expectations about the outcome of the | | | | rare risks. These include infection at the incision |
| procedure are good candidates. | | | | site or inside the nose, some heavy bleeding, or |
| What types of anesthesia are used? | | | | possible negative reactions to the type of |
| Either general or local anesthesia is available and | | | | anesthesia used. Make sure you discuss any |
| the one that is used is usually chosen based on | | | | concerns in depth with your surgeon before going |
| the preferences of the patients and the surgeons. | | | | ahead with the procedure. |
| If you would definitely prefer to be put under | | | | How often do people need nose job revisions? |
| while your surgery is performed, you should | | | | If you choose a well qualified surgeon, you are |
| discuss that option with your surgeon. | | | | not likely to need a revision. While there is no |
| How is Rhinoplasty Performed? | | | | guarantee about the results of your surgery, you |
| The most common technique involves making | | | | can increase your likelihood of success by |
| small incisions inside the nasal passage to separate | | | | choosing a board certified doctor who has all the |
| the bone from the cartilage. Then the surgeon | | | | proper credentials and licensing and plenty of |
| can reshape the bridge or the tip as needed, | | | | experience in the field. |
| replace the skin and sew it together again with | | | | There may be some minor adjustments to be |
| sutures. To increase the height of a bridge, | | | | made after an initial rhinoplasty and that can |
| surgeons will typically insert a synthetic bridge | | | | require a revision. A nose job can help you get |
| piece and or also use an inserts for tips if | | | | the look you have always wanted, increase your |
| widening is desired. | | | | self confidence, and improve your ability to |
| What is the Recovery Process Like? | | | | breathe. Talk to your surgeon to find out if you |
| There will be some swelling and bruising. You may | | | | are a good candidate for this popular procedure. |
| need to take a break from your regular activities | | | | |