WHAT iS NOSE SURGERY?
Nose Surgery, also known as Rhinoplasty, is a surgery that can shorten or lengthen the nose, change its contour, the tip and the nostrils. The new shape is achieved by modifying or shaving down bone and cartilage. Each patient is very unique and during a thorough consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon at the Core Dermatology patients can determine what the surgery can achieve for them.
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Surgery is typically performed inside of the nasal cavity, where the surgeon will use any number of methods, from augmenting the nasal bone and harvesting cartilage, to grafting bone from other areas of the ear or nose. Depending on the amount of work needed, some patients will go home that day and others will need to stay overnight.* With operation and recovery time varying from patient to patient, following the post-operative guidelines given during a consultation is extremely important.
Post-operative bruising and swelling is common and under the supervision and counsel of the plastic surgeon patients can expect to be given realistic projected results. Setting realistic goals for results helps patients during their recovery process as results can be seen for 6 to 12 months after.
