Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose by reducing or increasing the size, removing humps, changing the shape of tip or bridge, narrowing the span of the nostrils, or changing the angle between the nose and upper lip. This procedure may also relieve some breathing difficulties when combined with surgery performed on the nasal septum

How long will rhinoplasty take?

Surgery takes approximately one hour or more.

Which kind of anesthesia is used during rhinoplasty?

Usually, sedation and local anesthesia is used or the patient may elect to have general anesthesia.

How long is the recovery period from rhinoplasty?

The patient may go back to work after one week. More strenuous activities may be resumed after two to three weeks. The patient should avoid any activity that could impact on the nose or becoming sunburned for at least eight weeks. The use of a sun block is useful. The final results may take up to six months and sometimes longer to achieve.

Why longer? The nose seems to be the part of the body that takes the longest to completely assume the final appearance after cosmetic plastic surgical procedures. This is related to the time required for reestablishment of lymphatic drainage pathways which are responsible for the resolution of swelling.

What results can I expect from rhinoplasty?

Permanent.