NOSE RESHAPING (RHINOPLASTY)
The goal of nasal surgery is to reshape your nose so that it looks natural and achieves a harmonious balance with your other facial features. Nose reshaping can recontour the nasal profile, change the angle between the nose and upper lip and reshape the nasal tip.
The earliest recommended age for rhinoplasty is the mid teens, when the nose is near full development. As long as you are in good health, there is no upper age limit for nose reshaping.
Certain breathing problems related to the internal nasal structures can be corrected at the same time as nose reshaping is performed. Dr. Beninger will be able to help you determine whether these structures should be modified along with reshaping your nose.
Your nose can be reduced, or built up, by adjusting its supporting structures. This is done either by removing or adding bone and cartilage. Your skin and soft tissues will assume their new shape over this "scaffolding". But, because of individual factors, not everyone will achieve the same results from rhinoplasty. Dr. Beninger's goal is to obtain the best possible results for you.
It is important that during your surgical consultation, that you discuss any allergies that may cause nasal stuffiness, if you have difficulty in breathing through your nose, are you a chronic user of nasal sprays. It is important that you provide as much information as possible to Dr. Beninger.
In your evaluation for this procedure, Dr. Beninger will conduct a routine and painless examination of your internal nasal structures. Your skin quality as well as the size and shape of your nose and its relationship to your other facial features will be carefully studied.
Some of the potential complications that may be discussed with you include bleeding, infection and reactions to anesthesia. Numbness of the skin following rhinoplasty may occur but it is usually temporary. Occasionally, if the surgical outcome needs further improvement, additional surgery may be necessary.
After surgery, some discomfort, swelling and bruising can be expected. You may be instructed to wear a nasal splint for a week or longer. You can begin wearing cosmetics as soon as the splint is removed. Your routine will be severely restricted for a only a few days, but it will be a few weeks before you can resume bending, lifting and exercise. You should be able to return to work within 10 days. The final results of nose reshaping are permanent and well worth the wait.
Dr. Beninger has extensive experience in performing these procedures and is happy to answer your questions.
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