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Rhinoplasty (Nose
Reshaping
Surgery) |
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Rhinoplasty, or
surgery to reshape the nose, is one of the most common of all
plastic surgery procedures. Rhinoplasty can reduce or
increase the size of your nose, change the shape of the tip or
the bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils, or change the angle
between your nose and your upper lip.
It is a reshaping of the
cartilage, bone and sometimes the soft tissues of the nose. |
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What does Nose
Reshaping Surgery Involve? |
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The skin of the nose is separated from
the supporting bone and cartilage which is sculpted to the desired
shape using the technique your surgeon has decided on.
The bone and cartilage of the nose are
altered to the desired shape and the skin repositioned over them
giving a most pleasing result. As most surgery is carried out
internally there are rarely any visible scars following a nose
reshaping surgical procedure. |
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How long does nose
reshaping surgery take? |
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The procedure will require an
overnight stay in hospital, although occasionally, where minor
corrections to the nose tip alone are required, it may be possible
to return home the same day. Rhinoplasty usually takes an hour or
two. |
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What can I expect
from the surgery? |
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Your expectations need to be
realistic. Day by day, your nose will begin to look better and you
can expect a nose that looks natural and blends harmoniously with
your other facial features. The vast majority of patients undergoing
rhinoplasty gain a feeling of increased self-confidence with
improvement in their body image. |
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Recovery after Rhinoplasty
Surgery |
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What will happen in
the recovery period? |
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For the first 24 hours after surgery
your face will feel puffy and your nose may ache however prescribed
pain medication will control this. You will have bruising and
swelling around the eyes, which lasts for 2 -3 weeks.
A little bleeding is common in the
early days after surgery and you may be asked not to blow your nose
for a week or so to allow the tissues to heal. By the end of one
week, all dressings, splints, and stitches should be removed. For 2
-3 weeks you'll be asked to avoid strenuous activity with no contact
sport for 6 weeks. You will have frequent follow-up visits in the
months after surgery to check on your progress. |
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What is the
recovery time from Rhinoplasty surgery? |
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Each patient is individual so no
definite timescale for recovery can be given. However, most
rhinoplasty patients are up and about within a couple of days after
surgery, and are able to return to work after just a week. Your
surgeon may recommend that you take 10-14 days off from work. |
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