Rhinoplasty-

Nose surgery can create a positive change in appearance by reshaping, reducing or augmenting the nose and restoring balance to the face as well as increasing self confidence. The procedure can range from narrowing or changing the shape of the nasal tip, treating a “bump” on the bridge of the nose to reducing the width of the nose, nostrils or distance between the upper lip and nose. This surgery may also become a functional rather than aesthetic need at which time a Rhinoplasty may be combined with Septoplasty surgery to improve breathing.

Recovery

The amount of bruising following surgery will depend on many factors mainly which type of Rhinoplasty was performed. If any work has been done to the nasal bridge the bruising will be more substantial than if only cartilage work has been performed on the tip. Most bruising has subsided in a week but can last for up to two weeks and is easily covered with a good mineral makeup. Puffiness, stuffy nose, headache and swelling are common for a short time after surgery. Patients quickly resume daily activity and usually return to work in one week.

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