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Nasal Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
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Best Candidates: |
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Persons who wish a different nasal appearance (remove bump on nose, remove ball appearance to the tip of nose, narrow the nose, make nose smaller,
etc..)
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Some good nasal skin elasticity is beneficial
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Thick nasal skin may limit final result
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Septal or turbinate surgery may improve breathing
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Realistic expectations
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About Procedure: |
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Incisions are all inside the nose (except to narrow nostrils)
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Changes the nasal appearance but may not give the face a totally different look
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Can be done with other procedures (eyelids, septal surgery, etc..)
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Location: |
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Office Surgical Suite (Cosmetic procedures)(Most commonly used)
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Surgical center (for insurance cases)(additional costs apply)
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Hospital (for insurance cases)(additional costs apply)
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Anesthesia: |
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IV Sedation / Local Anesthetic (possible)
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General Anesthetic (most commonly used)
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Known Risks: |
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Bleeding, bruising, infection, asymmetry, swelling, loss of skin, pain, possible bad scarring (keloids), nasal contour irregularities, recurrent nasal
deviation / obstruction, nerve injury (loss of sensation), septal perforation, anesthetic complications
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Preop preparations: |
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No smoking 1 week prior to and 2 weeks following surgery (May cause wound healing problems)
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No antiinflammatory medications for 2 weeks prior to and after surgery (May cause increased bleeding)
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Recovery: |
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No exercise or strenuous activity for 4 weeks
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Can usually return to work in 5-7 days
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Nasal splint necessary for 5-7 days post op
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