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Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty) in Bellevue and Seattle

Who is a candidate for nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)?

Intended results of nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)

Nose reshaping (Rhinoplasty) procedure description

• The procedure is done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia.
• There are various approaches to Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping). These include open or a closed technique depending on the architecture of the nose, and the relative technical difficulty of the procedure.
• All aspects of the nose can be reshaped-specific attention is given to the relationship of the width, length, and the tip of the nose.
• Occasionally a functional defect such as a deviated septum is addressed.

Recuperation and healing following nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)

• The patient goes home with an external cast or splint in place. The nose may be packed for 24-48 hours. The cast or splint is usually removed in one week.
• Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication.
• Majority of swelling and bruising subsides progressively over 2-4 weeks. However, some residual swelling can persist for up to 6 months.
• If external sutures are used they are removed in 4-6 days. Internal sutures dissolve.
• Semifinal result is evident in 3 months. Final result is evident in 12-14 months, which is the time necessary for complete tissue softening.

Other options and information on nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)

• Additional procedures that may enhance the result are Chin Enlargement and Laser Skin Resurfacing.
• One of the hallmarks of the rhinoplasty that Dr. Egrari performs is its natural appearance. An operated-on nose is one that is not attractive.
• Rhinoplasty is one of the most sensitive plastic surgery operations and needs to be done at a center like ours that is involved with many nose procedures each month.
• It is important that ethnic variation and feminine versus masculine traits of a nose are well regarded and analyzed.
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons offers additional information on Rhinoplasty — http://www.plasticsurgery.org.