Rhinoplasty/Nose

Rhinoplasty / Nose Reshaping

Rhinoplasty is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures. It's performed to reshape, reduce or augment a person’s nose. Results depend on the patient’s nasal bone and cartilage structure, facial shape, skin thickness and age. Insurance may cover
rhinoplasty if it is done for reconstructive or medical reasons, but not for cosmetic purposes.

This outpatient procedure typically performed under general anesthesia and takes one to two hours unless more extensive work needs to be done. Dr. Mitchell uses one of two techniques:
The incision is either made within the nostrils, thus hiding scars after surgery, or across the columella (the vertical strip of tissue separating the nostrils) in an “open” procedure, where scars are small and hidden on the underside of the base. In both procedures the skin is lifted, the bone and cartilage sculpted, and the skin replaced and stitched closed.

rhinoplasty

If you are self-conscious about your nose, this surgery could open up
new possibilities for changing your appearance and your self-image.

Rhinoplasty may involve:

-removing a hump
-narrowing nostril width
-changing the angle between the nose and the mouth
-correcting an injury, birth defects or other problems that affect breathing

FAQs About Rhinoplasty

What is a Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures. Rhinoplasty is performed to reshape, reduce or augment a person’s nose. Rhinoplasty may involve; removing a hump, narrowing nostril width and changing the angle between the nose and the mouth, or to correct injury, birth defects, or other problems that affect breathing.

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What are the benefits of having a Rhinoplasty?

What are the risks and potential complications of Rhinoplasty surgery?

How long does Rhinoplasty surgery take to perform?

What are the post-operative instructions and limitations?

It is important that you be prepared for your postoperative recovery period. Complete written post-operative instructions will be provided prior to surgery. The day of surgery you will feel sleepy from the anesthesia. The discomfort experienced from rhinoplasty is mild to moderate depending on the extent of work. When you awaken from the anesthetic, a splint will be fixed to the bridge of your nose. The splint remains in place for the first week. You will look puffy and swollen and will likely have bruising under your eyes for about ten days. Mild oozing of blood will occur from the nostrils for the first 24-36 hours. When you awaken from anesthesia, a “moustache” dressing will be in place to absorb any oozing blood. You will be sent home with replacement dressings. The first follow-up appointment is one week after surgery. For the first day or two you should eat a soft diet. Cool compresses applied intermittingly to the face are recommended for the first 48 hours after surgery. Ice bags should NEVER be used against the skin, as the area may be numb due to local anesthesia and swelling. Applying ice directly to numb skin may result in skin injury. Showering with warm water is allowed on the first post-operative day. The nose and splint should be kept mostly dry. Pain medication and prophylactic antibiotics will be prescribed and should be taken as directed. Sleeping with the head elevated will help reduce post-operative swelling. No strenuous activity is allowed for four weeks following surgery. Ointment, applied over the sutures and in the nostrils will be used at least three times a day for the first week. The use of saline nasal spray is also recommended. A saline mist applied into the nose 4 or 5 times per day will help to keep the nose clean and heal more quickly. Sleeping with the head elevated will help reduce post-operative swelling. You should be able to return to sedentary work a couple of days after a rhinoplasty. Glasses may not rest on the nasal bridge for 4 weeks. It is common to have temporarily decreased sensation to the nasal tip following nasal tip surgery. Sensation should return within 6 months.

When can I resume normal activities following a Rhinoplasty?

See these before and after images to get an idea of the success other patients have found with Dr. Mitchell and his team.

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