The amount of improvement is individual and depends upon the starting point and extent of surgery. In some cases, as when a badly misshapen nose is reconstructed, dramatic results may be obtained. On the other hand, the removal of a slight bump may produce very subtle yet satisfying results. Final results may not be apparent for one year or more.
To remove a nasal hump, a special file or chisel is used. Bringing together the bones on either side of the face then forms a narrower nasal bridge. In a patient who has a nasal tip that is too large, cartilage is removed or reshaped through the inside incision. The angle between the nose and the upper lip can be improved by elevating or lowering the bottom part of the nose (columella).
In some cases, it is necessary to narrow the base of the nose. A nose job involves removal of skin from both sides of the nostrils at the center. In order to improve the contour of the noses of some patients, it is sometimes necessary to add tissue. These procedures can last from one and a half to two hours or more depending upon the extent and complexity of surgery.
Following nose surgery, a lightweight splint is applied to maintain the new shape of the nose. The splint is usually removed in five to nine days. Sometimes a second splint is applied for several more days. Nasal packs are sometimes inserted at the time of surgery to protect the septum. This packing is removed within a day or two. There is frequently some stuffiness of the nose, particularly when work has been done on the nasal septum. The plastic surgeon will advise you when it is permissible to gently blow the nose.
Pain connected with the surgery is minimal to moderate and is controlled with oral medication. Bruising around the eyes occurs but begins to fade within a few days. Discoloration usually disappears in two to three weeks. Swelling around the treated areas slowly diminishes and can be reduced by keeping the head in a slightly elevated position when reclining. You will be given an assortment of homeopathic medications which will significantly reduce swelling and bruising. Cold compresses are helpful during the first 24 to 48 hours. Swelling will be present for at least two to four months. Your final result will take 12 to 18 months.
During the healing process, great care must be taken to protect the nose from injury. Eyeglasses should be adjusted in order to minimize pressure on the nose. The plastic surgeon will advise you if contact lenses should be worn. Although patients are usually up and around a day or two after rhinoplasty, strenuous exercises, particularly those which might elevate blood pressure, must be avoided for two weeks. Most often, the plastic surgeon determines when normal activities can be resumed.
Author Resource:-
Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Las Vegas, Nevada and cosmetic surgery procedures such as rhinoplasty, facelift, tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast augmentation.
http://www.completecosmeticsurg.com
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