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The Effect of Rhinoplasty
Also known as nose surgery, rhinoplasty reshapes the nose to make it more proportional
and balanced with the rest of the face.
The Rhinoplasty Procedure
This is a surgical procedure that 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 may also correct a
birth defect or injury, or help relieve some breathing problems.
Best Candidates for Rhinoplasty
The best candidates for otoplasty are:
- Healthy adults
- Adolescents over the age of 14
Risks
All surgery carries risk, and you should be fully aware of the medical risks
associated with this procedure before you consent to surgery. Your surgeon will
discuss these risks with you during your consultation, and you are encouraged to
ask questions if there is anything you do not understand.
More details about your consultation.
You will be required to sign a consent form before surgery stating that you have
been informed of the risks involved; that you understand those risks; and that you
accept those risks. This is standard hospital protocol and surgery will not be performed
if you do not sign.
More details about the required forms.
It is your obligation to inform your surgeon of key medical information that
may influence the outcome of your surgery or may increase the level of risk. These
include medications you are taking, history of disease, medical complications, etc.
Risks and risk rates vary from patient to patient depending on a range of factors.
No two people are alike. The risks listed below are possible risks associated
with this type of surgery and are mentioned regardless of how remote the possibility:
Infection. Small burst blood vessels resulting in tiny, permanent red spots.
Incomplete improvement, requiring additional surgery.
More details about the risks involved in plastic
surgery
Surgery
Time required: 1-2 hours
Anesthesia: Local with sedation or general
Post Surgical Side Effects
Temporary discomfort,
Bruising around the eyes and nose
Some bleeding and stuffiness
Rhinoplasty Recovery Time
Back to work or school: 1-2 days
Strenuous activity: 2-3 weeks
Final appearance: 1 year or more
Please note that this information should be used only as a guide to your treatment.
All specifics will be discussed with your physician at your consultation.
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