Reshapes the
nose by
reducing or
increasing
size,
removing
bump,
narrowing
span of the
nostrils,
changing the
angle
between the
nose and
upper lip,
or changing
the shape of
tip or
bridge.
Rhinoplasty
may help to
relieve
breathing
problems (in
which case
it may be
covered by
insurance).
Length
1 to 2
hours, or
longer.
Recovery
Minor
swelling may
continue for
months.
Patients
should avoid
straining,
bending,
lifting, and
wearing eye
glasses
immediately
following
surgery.
Back to
work: 1 to 2
weeks. More
strenuous
activities:
2 to 3 weeks
with limited
exposure to
sunlight.
Results
Permanent,
but it may
take about a
year for the
final
results to
take shape.
A second,
corrective
procedure is
rarely
required.
Technology
The skin of
the nose is
separated
from its
supporting
framework of
bone and
cartilage,
which the
surgeon then
sculpts to
the desired
shape. The
nature of
the
sculpting
will depend
on your
problem and
Dr Welsh's
preferred
technique.
The skin is
then redraped
over the new
framework.
Most
surgeons
place
stitches
inside the
nose.
Patient
Status
Outpatient -
Usually
Anesthesia
General
