 |
|
 |
||
 |
 |
Rhinoplasty What does it try to accomplish? Improves the shape and size of the nose. How is it done? Bony lumps and irregularities are removed and the bones fractured inwards to make the nose smaller. The tip is then usually shortened and raised How long does the operation take? 1 hour. How long is the stay in the clinic? 1 night. What type of dressing is used? Nasal pack and plaster of Paris splint. How long is it left on? Pack is removed following morning and the splint stays on for 10 days. Is there any bruising? Can be quite marked around the eyes. Is there any swelling? Often at bridge of nose and around the tip. What pain will there be? Not painful, soreness only. Where are the scars and how bad are they? Normally tiny and inconspicuous, but in some cases incisions are made in the skin fold at the base of the nostrils and these show on close examination. How long does it take to recover? 2 weeks. When is the final result seen? 1 year or even 18 months post op. It usually looks very much better from about 2 weeks but the prolonged settling-in period produces subtle changes. It takes longer to recover in patients with greasy skin and a fine, sharp tip cannot be achieved in those cases. How long does it last? Permanent Common Complications
|
Copyright Edward Latimer-Sayer 2006 |
||
|
|