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Nasal reshaping or rhinoplasty can result in a big improvement in overall facial harmony and a big boost to your confidence even with a small adjustment. As your most prominent facial feature, a nose that is out of proportion or unbalanced with other features can negatively impact your self-image and self-esteem.

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), rhinoplasty was the second most popular procedure in 2005. Rhinoplasty is not only performed for strictly cosmetic reasons; rhinoplasty can correct structural abnormalities, like a deviated septum, which can lead to breathing problems, chronic stuffiness, post-nasal drip and even snoring. The goal of any rhinoplasty is a natural looking nose that functions properly.

The art of rhinoplasty involves more than merely making a smaller nose. Your nose needs to look natural and complement all your facial features, balancing size, width and angles. Cosmetic surgery on the nose is a very specialized procedure that focuses on improving disfiguring and subtle irregularities to give you a more aesthetically balanced nose with improved facial harmony.

Rhinoplasty is an outpatient procedure that is performed in an outpatient ambulatory surgery center using general anesthesia.

Rhinoplasty is performed using a closed technique, an open technique or a closed-open technique. A closed rhinoplasty is performed only utilizing incisions inside the nose. It is generally utilized if a patient does not require any refinements to the tip of the nose. An open rhinoplasty utilizes incisions inside the nose as well as a small, inconspicuous, stair-step incision on the underside of the nose (columella). It is often used when the tip of the nose requires refinements. It allows for more accurate assessment and shaping of the underlying tip cartilages and potential placement of cartilage grafts. A closed-open technique utilizes the closed approach to set the height of the bridge followed by the open technique to refine and reshape the cartilages of the tip.

Dissolving stitches are used internally, and dissolving or tiny removable stitches are used to close any external incisions. A splint is placed on the nose at the end of the rhinoplasty procedure and is kept in place for five to seven days post operatively. It is removed in the office. Dr. Grover usually does not use any packing in the nose following the rhinoplasty procedure unless the turbinates are reduced. You will have a "drip pad" under your nose to collect any drainage that may occur. You will change the drip pad multiple times during the first 48 hours following your surgery. You will develop some swelling and usually only minimal bruising. Frequent icing is recommended during the first 48 to 72 hours. You should keep your head elevated while you sleep for the first one to two weeks.

Most swelling will resolve within the first 6 weeks following surgery. However, final results will not be revealed for about one year.


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