RHINOPLASTY

PATIENT ASSESSMENT

• A nose which doesn't fit the face whether caused by birth, accident or disease.
• A nose which if adjusted slightly would enhance overall facial appearance and proportion.
• A breathing problem due to internal nasal deformity.
• Computer imaging facilitates patient/doctor communication
  regarding individualized surgery goals.
  
  

PROCEDURE

• For cosmetic reasons, incisions are generally made inside the nose. Occasionally small external incisions are required.
• Through the incisions cartilage and/or bone are cut, trimmed and manipulated to reshape the nose and alter its external appearance.
• If surgery is for a breathing problem, the same general technique is used to straighten the septum.
• Sometimes a chin enlargement will be offered in conjunction with a rhinoplasty to improve the profile.
  

RECOVERY

• With significant structural work on the nose, the patient goes home wearing a splint holding the bone and cartilage in their new shape. A light nasal pack may also be applied to protect the septum. Inside packing would be removed within 24 to 48 hours, the outer splint within a week.
• There is minimal postoperative discomfort, easily controlled bymedication.
  Most swelling and discoloration will subside quickly over two weeks.
  

INTENDED RESULT

• A more natural looking nose in proper proportion to all other facialfeatures.
  Improved breathing, with reconstructive nose surgery.