Your Cosmetic Surgeon Will Decide If You're A Candidate For Open Nasal Contouring



Posted: Friday, November 13, 2009

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The rhinoplasty procedure, in many cases, can be performed with no external incisions. If the nose requires reconstruction of the middle third of the nose, or advanced tip sculpting, you may be qualified for an "open rhinoplasty." This approach involves creating a short incision along the bottom part of the patient's nose and will allow the direct visualization of the nasal components. This open nose job incision typically heals with an unnoticeable scar which is of zero concern to the patient. An experienced facial cosmetic surgeon will be equally comfortable with an open or closed approach. Your cosmetic surgeon will be able to decide which approach best suits you and your nose.

The nasal contouring procedure will likely take between one and three hours, and will typically be performed on an outpatient basis at a certified, fully staffed cosmetic surgery center. Usually, a nose job patient will be going home the afternoon of their procedure, however some who travel a distance for a specific plastic surgeon opt to stay overnight in a nearby hotel. Anesthesia for facial plastic surgery is typically an IV sedation or general anesthesia. This will depend on the length of the procedure and the patient's preference.

When the patient wakes up from their rhinoplasty procedure, their nose will be covered with a firm external splint. The splint functions to protect the nose and to hold the nasal bones in place. This nasal splint will usually remain in place for about a week. All nasal contouring patients receive pain medication even though pain is usually quite minimal. Patients will also receive a brief course of medication and antibiotics to reduce the swelling. Typically breathing will be stuffy on the first night, but the next day you will return to your cosmetic surgeon's office and receive a quick post-operative visit and a small amount of gauze will be removed from the nostrils. After that, you should be able to breathe comfortably.

A lot of patients will be able to return to school or work after about two or three days, however many of them choose to take around a week off of vacation around the time of surgery. While you should expect occasional bruising and some post-surgery swelling after a rhinoplasty, your nose will be very presentable after roughly one week. You may notice subtle changes for up to three months and sometimes up to a fully year after surgery.

Plastic surgeons often encounter potential patients who's primary concern is the breathing through their nose. This is instead of the way they look. The rhinoplasty may be considered reconstructive instead of cosmetic.

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Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in La Jolla, California and plastic surgery procedures including rhinoplasty, rhytidectomy, liposuction, tummy tuck, brachioplasty, and breast augmentation.
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