RHINOPLASTY
RHINOPLASTY
What is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a nose job, is a surgical procedure designed to reshape the nose and enhance your appearance. Due to the nose being a defining facial feature, nose jobs are one of the most common facial plastic surgery procedures requested by patients.
Nose jobs may also enhance your nasal function and improve your health.
What is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a nose job, is a surgical procedure designed to reshape the nose and enhance your appearance. Due to the nose being a defining facial feature, nose jobs are one of the most common facial plastic surgery procedures requested by patients.
Nose jobs may also enhance your nasal function and improve your health.
What to Expect from Rhinoplasty
Before beginning a nose job, patients will be administered anesthesia and put comfortably to sleep. On average, a nose job procedure will take between one and three hours.
Patients should have an adult ready to drive them home to begin recovery as this is an outpatient procedure.
Most people will begin to get back to normal seven to ten days after surgery, but strenuous activities should be avoided for six to eight weeks. Patients must limit sun exposure during the recovery phase for about eight weeks.
The longevity of results will depend on many factors and will vary between patients. You can typically expect results that will last a long time.
Please remember that these are general guidelines and some people may need less or more time for a full recovery. You should work directly with the plastic surgeon who completed your procedure for specific instructions.
What to Expect from Rhinoplasty
Before beginning a nose job, patients will be administered anesthesia and put comfortably to sleep. On average, a nose job procedure will take between one and three hours.
Patients should have an adult ready to drive them home to begin recovery as this is an outpatient procedure.
Most people will begin to get back to normal seven to ten days after surgery, but strenuous activities should be avoided for six to eight weeks. Patients must limit sun exposure during the recovery phase for about eight weeks.
The longevity of results will depend on many factors and will vary between patients. You can typically expect results that will last a long time.
Please remember that these are general guidelines and some people may need less or more time for a full recovery. You should work directly with the plastic surgeon who completed your procedure for specific instructions.
Rhinoplasty Benefits
Some of the major benefits of a nose job include a refined nose size and shape, enhanced nasal function, and improved nose symmetry. For many of our patients, a nose job has increased their confidence and self-image.
Rhinoplasty Benefits
Some of the major benefits of a nose job include a refined nose size and shape, enhanced nasal function, and improved nose symmetry. For many of our patients, a nose job has increased their confidence and self-image.
Rhinoplasty Risks
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks. Immediately after the procedure, some patients may experience an upset stomach or grogginess after waking up. These are both normal side-effects of the anesthesia. There is a minor risk of infection after the Rhinoplasty procedure.
A full assessment of your medical history and any medications you are currently taking will be performed prior to surgery in order to reduce the risk of any complications.
If you are experiencing any major side effects, contact your plastic surgeon immediate or dial 911 if it is a medical emergency.
Other Risks May Include
- Difficulty Breathing
- Unsatisfactory Results Needing a Revision
- Poor Wound Healing
- Scarring
- Bleeding
Rhinoplasty Risks
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks. Immediately after the procedure, some patients may experience an upset stomach or grogginess after waking up. These are both normal side-effects of the anesthesia. There is a minor risk of infection after the Rhinoplasty procedure.
A full assessment of your medical history and any medications you are currently taking will be performed prior to surgery in order to reduce the risk of any complications.
If you are experiencing any major side effects, contact your plastic surgeon immediate or dial 911 if it is a medical emergency.
Other Risks May Include
- Difficulty Breathing
- Unsatisfactory Results Needing a Revision
- Poor Wound Healing
- Scarring
- Bleeding