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Nasal surgery,
often called a "nose job" or by its technical name
"Rhinoplasty," is usually performed to alter the size and/or
shape and the function of the nose. The exact appearance of
the nose cannot be determined before surgery is carried out. A
patient cannot expect to be able to select a particular nose
since changes are limited by such factors as skin and bone
thickness, nostril size and general facial configuration. The
patient must be very comfortable with the surgeon's surgical
and aesthetic judgment before proceeding with surgery.
The Surgical
Procedure
The length of
time required to perform the operation is 1 to 3 hours. The
surgical procedure is done through incisions inside the nose,
so the scars are not visible. If work on the nasal tip is
necessary, or if this is a revision surgery, it is frequently
helpful to expose the cartilages of the nose and repair them
directly. Modern concepts in rhinoplasty include building up
the nose to achieve an aesthetically pleasing form (rather
than just breaking the bones and removing tissue). Very
importantly, the surgeon must individualize the surgery and
"diagnose" the nose. Each thing done to the nose should be
easily explained to the patient. Breathing should improve
after nasal surgery. Often, internal breathing surgery is
necessary.
What To
Expect After Surgery
There is
usually discomfort due to headache and a feeling of
stuffiness. Swelling and bruising may occur usually around the
eyelids. The bruising is usually gone within 7-10 days as is a
major portion of the swelling.
Resumption
Of Physical Activities
Driving: 5-7 days.
Non-contact sports: 3-4 weeks.
This includes jogging, swimming, hiking, etc.
Contact
sports: 6 weeks.
This category includes tennis, skiing, football, basketball,
etc.
Scuba diving:
8-12 weeks. |
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TESTIMONIAL:
I have gotten
rhinoplasty done. I was 17 when I did it, and I am extremely
pleased with the results. Dr. Tom J. Pousti, is absolutely
amazing. He truly knows what he is doing and is dedicated to
making his patients happy. I am truly pleased with my results,
and if I were to do anything, or to recommend anyone, I would
certainly think of Dr. Pousti.
When I first
went into the office, right a way the every one of the
workers, including Dr. Pousti, made me feel welcome at
comfortable. If I were to go anywhere else, I would not feel
the same. Going through rhinoplasty was a rough time, but Dr.
Pousti guided me through it and made sure I was doing fine. If
anything were to go wrong he let me know he would be there
24/7! I thank him every time I look in the mirror = ) |
