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NOSE SURGERY- Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty,
or surgery to reshape the nose, is one of the
most common of all plastic surgery procedures.
Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size
of your nose, change the shape of the tip or
the bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils,
or change the angle between your nose and your
upper lip. It may also correct a birth defect
or injury, or help relieve some breathing problems.
| Procedure:
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Reshape
nose by reducing or increasing size, removing
hump, changing shape of tip or bridge, narrowing
span of nostrils, or changing angle between
nose and upper lip. May also relieve some
breathing problems. (May be covered by insurance.) |
| Length: |
2
- 4 hours
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| Anesthesia: |
Local
with sedation, or general.
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| In/Outpatient: |
Usually
outpatient. |
| Side
Effects: |
Temporary
swelling, bruising around the eyes and nose.
Headaches. Some bleeding and stiffness. |
| Risks: |
Infection.
Small burst blood vessels resulting in tiny,
permanent red spots. Incomplete improvement,
requiring additional surgery. |
| Recovery: |
Back
to work: 1 to 2 weeks. More strenuous activities:
2 to 3 weeks. Avoid hitting nose or sunburn:
8 weeks. Final appearance: 1 year or more. |
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