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About nose surgery
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Rhinoplasty is the technical name for surgery that reshapes the nose . One of the most common
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of all plastic surgeries , it can be done for health reasons (to correct breathing problems) but is
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usually done for cosmetic purposes. It can change the width of your nose, reshape the bridge or
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tip of the nose , or change the angle between your nose and upper lip.
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What Nose Surgery Can (and Cannot) Do
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As with other forms of cosmetic plastic surgery,you need to have a clear & realistic understanding
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of your motivation and goals for the surgery , and you need to discuss them honestly with your
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surgeon. Improving your appearance, can’t solve all of the difficulties that you might face in life,
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but it may increase, your self confidence as you deal with them.
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Before Nose Surgery
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During your first consultation with your doctor, you'll explain your reasons for having the surgery.
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Your doctor will examine your nose and facial structure and discuss the possibilities (what your
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nose could look like) and the procedure with you.
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Together , you’ll develop a plan ، for surgery and healing . This plan ، will determine ، the specific
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surgical techniques and anesthesia to be used.
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Preparing for Rhinoplasty
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You ، may not take aspirin or any non - steroidal, anti - inflammatory medicine (such as Advil or
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Motrin; Tylenol is acceptable) for about two weeks before the surgery.
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What to Expect
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Rhinoplasty is usually an outpatient procedure lasting between two to three hours, though more
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complicated cases can take longer &/or require a short hospital stay.Depending on the surgical
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plan you & your doctor have developed, you’ll be given local or general anesthesia.
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Local anesthesia means you’ll be lightly sedated and your nose and the surrounding area will be
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numbed.
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You’re awake during the surgery, but relaxed and feeling no pain.
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General anesthesia means you’ll be asleep during the operation.
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Immediately Following Surgery
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During the first 24 hours after surgery, you’ll stay in bed with your head, elevated and have some
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pain and puffiness. You may also have some swelling and bruising around your eyes. This may
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even increase for a day or two, but will usually disappear within about two weeks.
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