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What is rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty enhances facial
harmony and the proportions
of your nose. It can also
correct impaired breathing
caused by structural defects
in the nose.
Rhinoplasty surgery can
change:
•Nose size in relation to
facial balance
•Nose width at the bridge or
in the size and position of
the nostrils
•Nose profile with visible
humps or depressions on the
bridge
•Nasal tip that is enlarged
or bulbous, drooping,
upturned or hooked
•Nostrils that are large,
wide, or upturned
•Nasal asymmetry
If you desire a more
symmetrical nose, keep in
mind that everyone’s face is
asymmetric to some degree.
Results may not be
completely symmetric,
although the goal is to
create facial balance and
correct proportion.
Rhinoplasty to correct a
deviated septum. Nose
surgery that’s done to
improve an obstructed airway
requires careful evaluation
of the nasal structure as it
relates to airflow and
breathing. Correction of a
deviated septum, one of the
most common causes of
breathing impairment, is
achieved by adjusting the
nasal structure to produce
better alignment
Rhinoplasty candidates
You may be a good candidate
for rhinoplasty if:
•Your facial growth is
complete
•You are physically healthy
•You don’t smoke
•You have a positive outlook
and realistic goals in mind
for the improvement of your
appearance
Rhinoplasty recovery
During your rhinoplasty
recovery, a splint and/or
packing will likely be
placed inside your nose and
a splint or bandages placed
on the outside to support
and protect the new
structures during initial
healing. While initial
swelling subsides within a
few weeks, it may take up to
a year for your new nasal
contour to fully refine.
During this time you may
notice gradual changes in
the appearance of your nose
as it refines to a more
permanent outcome.
Swelling may come and go and
worsen in the morning during
the first year following
your rhinoplasty surgery.
You will be given specific
instructions that may
include:
•How to care for the
surgical site
•Medications to apply or
take orally to aid healing
and reduce the potential for
infection
•Specific concerns to look
for at the surgical site or
in your general health
•When to follow up with your
plastic surgeon.
Be sure to ask your
rhinoplasty surgeon specific
questions about what you can
expect during your
individual recovery period:
•Where will I be taken after
my surgery is complete?
•What medication will I be
given or prescribed after
surgery?
•Will I have
dressings/bandages after
surgery?
•When will they be removed?
•Are stitches removed? When?
•When can I resume normal
activity and exercise?
•When do I return for
follow-up care?
Rhinoplasty before and
after results
The results of rhinoplasty
surgery will be
long-lasting.
You can view rhinoplasty
before and after photos in
our gallery.
While initial swelling
subsides within a few weeks,
it may take up to a year for
your new nasal contour to
fully refine. During this
time you may notice gradual
changes in the appearance of
your nose as it refines to a
more permanent outcome.
As your body ages, it is
natural to have some gradual
changes to your face
including your nose. But
most of your improvement
should be relatively
permanent.
A healthy lifestyle and
life-long sun protection
will help extend the results
of your new appearance
Rhinoplasty risks and
safety information
The decision to have plastic
surgery is extremely
personal. You will have to
decide if the benefits will
achieve your goals and if
the risks and potential
complications of rhinoplasty
are acceptable.
Your plastic surgeon and/or
staff will explain in detail
the risks associated with
surgery. You will be asked
to sign consent forms to
ensure that you fully
understand the procedure and
any risks or potential
complications.
Rhinoplasty surgery risks
include:
•Anesthesia risks
•Bleeding (hematoma)
•Infection
•Poor wound healing or
scarring
•Change in skin sensation
(numbness or pain)
•Nasal septal perforation (a
hole in the nasal septum) is
rare. Additional surgical
treatment may be necessary
to repair the septum but it
may be impossible to correct
this complication
•Difficulty breathing
•Unsatisfactory nasal
appearance
•Skin discoloration and
swelling
•Possibility of revisional
surgery
These risks and others will
be fully discussed prior to
your consent. It is
important that you address
all your questions directly
with your plastic surgeon |
