 No doubt the nose is one of the face's most prominent features and the one a good number of men and women would most like to change. If you are unhappy with your nose, you can transform it with nasal surgery called rhinoplasty. If breathing is a problem, rhinoplasty can be combined with septoplasty to correct the interior chambers of your nose to effectively restore the capacity to breathe freely. So whether you want to change your profile or breathe more easily, nasal surgery's modern techniques permit you to have safe and dramatic results.
As a rule, patients are interested in changing the profile, the width, the tip, or the nostrils' shape. All of these can be tended to with rhinoplasty. In addition to taking out undesirable bumps, Dr. Karlin can make the nose more diminutive or larger, more narrow, shorter, or longer, or more symmetrical to your face. The goal is to give you a natural-looking nose that is well suited to your face and more aesthetically pleasing.
Most commonly the surgery is performed through tiny incisions made just inside the nostrils. Operating through these incisions, Dr. Karlin can reshape and redefine the nose by sculpting the bones and cartilage -- perhaps reducing some areas while building up others with your own cartilage and bones or other approved materials. A personal consultation with Dr. Karlin will help determine which technique will be best for you, depending on your natural structure and desired result.
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How is Rhinoplasty Performed? |
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Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery) usually takes two to three hours, although complicated procedures may take longer. During the surgery the skin of the nose is separated from its supporting framework of bone and cartilage, which is then sculpted to the desired shape. The nature of the sculpting will depend on your problem and the operative plan. Finally, the skin is re-draped over the new framework. Tiny sutures are used to close the skin and a post-operative splint is applied.
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What are the risks of having Rhinoplasty? |
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Any surgical procedure comes with inherent risks, such as the effects of anesthesia, infection, bleeding, swelling and discomfort. Dr. Karlin will discuss these and other possible complications thoroughly with you during your consultation.
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How long is the recovery period? |
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Some bruising and swelling is expected for the first few weeks. An external dressing (splint) will be worn the first week following your procedure. Once removed, camouflage makeup can be applied. You can usually return to work about ten days following surgery. Over the next several months, there will be a subtle but ongoing natural remodeling process as your nose becomes more sculpted and refined.
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What type of anesthesia is used? |
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Rhinoplasty is performed under general anesthesia. With general anesthesia, you will sleep through the operation.
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