What is rhinoplasty?
What happens during rhinoplasty?
Patients are administered general anesthetic or sedation by a board-certified MD anesthesiologist. During the procedure, Dr. Serure will make incisions to gain access to the underlying cartilages and bones that make up the supporting structure of the nose. Usually, these incisions can be made inside of the nose so that no scarring is evident. In some cases, bone or cartilage grafts are used to augment nasal structure. After the underlying tissues have been reshaped or reinforced, the skin will be re-draped across the nose and the incisions will be closed using skin adhesives or sutures. A nasal splint will be positioned outside the nose to help support it during the healing period. Nasal packing may be recommended for use inside the nose to give the patient additional support. Rhinoplasty is an outpatient procedure.
What happens during recovery?
If surgical packing was placed inside of the nose after the surgery, these will be removed after one or two days. The nasal splint and bandages will come off after a week. Patients can expect to see a significant amount of swelling and bruising around the eye and nose areas for several days following the procedure. These should gradually subside, and take about 14 days to improve. Dr. Serure will recommend the use of cold compresses to help reduce swelling and discomfort during recovery. Pain medication may also be prescribed to manage pain. Strenuous physical activities, including exercise are discouraged during the recovery period after rhinoplasty to prevent any complications from developing.
What results should I expect from rhinoplasty?
The results produced by a rhinoplasty procedure are designed to be permanent. However, do not expect to see the final effect immediately after the surgery. It will take several months for the bruising and the swelling to disappear, and during this time, patients will not be able to see the absolute results as the refinement of this type of surgery happens gradually over a period of time, usually leading up to a year.
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