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Nose
correction (Rhinoplasty)
WHAT IS RHINOPLASTY
Cosmetic nasal surgery is performed in cases of innate or
acquired deformations of the nasal bone or cartilage. Sometimes,
the procedure may involve the surgical performance just on the soft
part of the nose (cartilaginous tissue), in other cases,
the complete correction is required (covering both cartilaginous
and bone area). Most procedures allow for incisions located in the
nostrils - this technically eliminates the risk of any visible postoperative
scars. Correction of certain deformations, however, requires
incisions of the columnella, or at the margin between the wings
of the nostrils and the cheek. The surgery, depending upon
its extent, may be performed under local, intravenous or general
(intratracheal) anaesthesia.
PROCEDURE
TIME
The nose operation is usually completed within two hours,
depending upon the character and complication of the procedure.
POSTOPERATIVE
CARE TIME
After the surgery the nose is covered with a stiff dressing
immobilising the bone. The dressing shall remain upon the nose
for about one week. Usually gauze "packing" of the nostrils
is not required. After the surgery the patient remains at
the recovery room for about an hour, leaving the hospital on the
same day.
RECOVERY
TIME
For the first 24-48 hours any excess effort should be avoided, and
patients are recommended to stay mostly in sitting or laying position,
head up. During that time cold compresses should be made within
the area of the base of nose and around eyes. Such procedure
reduces the postoperative oedema and livedo. The facial and nasal
oedema is dramatically reduced within the first few days. Skin livedo
around the eyes may be still visible for about two weeks, still
the effect depends upon the individual patients predisposition.
Resuming normal activities is possible within 1-2 weeks.
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