Rhinoplasty Surgery
Rhinoplasty, or nose job surgery, is a surgical procedure aimed at improving some aspect of the nose. The surgery can be undertaken to change the look of the nose or to improve breathing through the nose. Since rhinoplasty surgery is often difficult to perform, it is imperative to clearly define your goals and understand that some of the goals may have to be compromised to ensure that you can still breathe through your nose at the end of surgery.
When undergoing rhinoplasty surgery, unfortunately patient desires are not always attainable. It is imperative to talk with a surgeon who will listen to your goals of surgery and then determine what can safely be done. The ultimate goal of any nasal surgery is creating a nose which is elegant and through which you can breathe. Unfortunately, sometimes the patient desire for a certain look will produce a nose through which they cannot breathe.
When considering rhinoplasty surgery, many questions can arise. Some of these are included in this paragraph. Can a rhinoplasty surgery address both problems with nasal breathing and the look of the nose? Combined procedures are often undertaken to address both concerns. In either procedure, it is imperative that functional considerations be maintained. In some cases, the desires of the patient cannot be achieved because it would create the inability to breath out of the nose.
What is the recovery time after surgery? Recovery will again depend on the exact procedure performed. Generally within a week most normal activities can be resumed. If the nose is broken for the procedure, it can take 4-6 weeks before the bones have healed and physical activities can be resumed. For some patients, a longer period is necessary before more strenuous activities can be resumed. As always, consultation with a qualified physician is necessary to determine the expected recovery from a specific surgery.
If you are considering nasal reshaping surgery, find a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty surgery. Some surgeons will incorporate digital imaging into their consultation process to illustrate what you can expect after surgery.
