The nose, is the structure on the face upon which the other facial features are bridged and, any changes on the nose can affect the overall look of the face. The doctor can reduce the size and narrow or widen the width of the nose, and even improve the angle between the nose and the upper lip, improve the tip or remove an unwanted bump.Crooked or curved noses can be straightened and made more symmetrical.

Sometimes the alteration of it's size or shape should be accompanied by changes in other facial structures to obtain good results. An example of this combination of the Chin Augmentation which can be done at the same time. Your doctor will discuss this with you at his consultation.

Not all surgery of the nose can create dramatic results. The removal of a slight bump or reduction of an oversized tip may result in improvement that doesn't attract of attention to a great deal. Friends may not be able to see a major difference, but that's important in itself. Your surgery should improve your appearance without drawing attention to itself.

Remember, the idea is not to create a new nose, but to improve and enhance the one you have.

The Procedure

Nose Surgery procedure takes generally about 1 - 1 1/2 hours to perform and can be combined with other facial procedures.

Working from inside or from outside of the nose, the doctor can modify the feature of the nose. A bump can be reduced or totally removed, the sides of the nose can be brought together the tip can be narrower and the tip can be made smaller or lifted. The nostrils may need to be reduced in size which may result in a small incision on either side of the nose which will gradually fade over time. Occasionally, additional changes and revisions require additional surgery.

After surgery, a small plaster cast is placed on the nose to protect it in its new shape. It is worn for about 7 days and should not be removed or get wet. A gauze drip pad will be affixed below the nose under the nostrils which should be changed if it become soiled. In some cases, a nasal pack may be inserted into the nose to support the inside.

After surgery, any minor pain or discomfort you experience can be controlled with medication.

Preparing for The Operation

Products that contain Aspirin, Vitamin E, or Evening Primrose oil should be avoided for four weeks before surgery.

Important: Patients should not smoke for two weeks before surgery and for a few days after surgery. Smoking interferes with the circulation of blood to the skin and can cause death of the skin flaps.

Post Operative Care

Your nose may seem stuffy or congested from time to time for several weeks following surgery. This is a normal condition and should not be treated continuously with nose drops which can be habituating.

The nose is "healed" in about 2 - 4 weeks which is when you may resume non body-contact sports such as swimming, tennis, golf and horseback riding. Body contact or team sports such as volleyball, basketball, football and wrestling etc. are not advised for 2 months.

Cost of Procedure
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