Nose is the most prominent part of face. Nose job or Rhinoplasty is an operation to reshape the nose by reducing or increasing the size and change the shape of tip or bridge. Also it could be apply for removing humps, narrowing the span of the nostrils, or changing the angle between the nose and upper lip. Nose job can also restore balance and harmony to the facial features and more esthetically pleasant.
A functional operation corrects the deviated septum and reduces the hypertrophic nasal cochlea. This procedure may also help with common problems such as breathing difficulties, snoring and apnea.
Procedure:
Surgery takes approximately one to two hour, rarely longer if it is a major revision. Rhinoplasty is performed under, local anesthesia and intravenous sedation. This is outpatient procedure and the patients return to home after the surgery if the patient has other health issues, might stay overnight
Recovery:
Postoperative recovery lasts one week. Heavy exercise may be resumed after two to three weeks. Surgical packing and splint in nose will be removed between 7 to 10 days. Breathing difficulties due to the nasal congestion is the only discomfort during the postoperative period that this might feel like a common cold. The use of a sunscreen protection is useful. Hematomas are usually disappearing between 7 to10 days. The recovery is painless. Most normal activities can be return in 3 weeks. Surgeon will give specific instructions on how to care.