There are many reasons people seek a consult for rhinoplasty, which is a procedure to improve the outer appearance of the nose. The most common issue is their nose is too large. There are many ways to measure the proportions of the nose, but a rhinoplasty surgeon can naturally identify what changes will make a nose more in line with the rest of a patient's facial features. Often a large bump on the bridge, a tip that is round and wide or a crooked component of the bridge are features patients would like refined and corrected with rhinoplasty.
Consultations are meant to ensure that a facelift is the right procedure for you. The planned incisions, risks of surgery and post-operative course are reviewed.
The surgery itself takes a few hours and a 24 hour dressing is used to protect the healing skin. Sutures are removed the following week. Most patients are able to return to normal activity between 10-14 days when most bruising and swelling have resolved. Once healing is complete, patients should achieve a natural and long lasting effect. That effect can last throughout a patient’s lifetime.
