Nose Shaping (Rhinoplasty)
Surgery to reshape the nose by altering its size, shape, angle, curves or proportions. This procedure can address problems related to the nostrils and the nasal tip as well.
Duration of Nose Shaping Surgery?
Approximately 2-4 hours.
Anesthesia for Nose Shaping?
General or Local with sedation.
Recovery Time after Nose Shaping Surgery?
Return to work in 10-14 days. Strenuous activity after three to six weeks.
Longevity of Results?
Permanent, but aging may affect results.
Factoids?
Advanced Rhinoplasty techniques utilize cartilage grafts from within the nose to radically alter its 3 dimensional structure to achieve the desirable outcome. A small incision on the hanging columella is often used to do more extensive shaping of the nose- a technique called ‘Open Rhinoplasty’.
Rhinoplasty may be combined with Septoplasty to improve breathing in selective patients. Advanced bioresorbable plates have revolutionized the corrective surgery for deviated and crooked noses.