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Nose Reshaping

Who is a candidate?

• If you have an abnormal appearance of the nose as a result of genes, injury
  or disease.
  
• Nose that is cosmetically unattractive or does not "fit" with other facial features.

Intended results

• More attractive nasal shape. Nose in better proportion to other facial features.

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.

Recuperation and healing

• 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

• The additional procedures that may enhance the result are Chin Enlargement and Laser Skin Resurfacing.