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PROCEDURES
Nose surgery (rhinoplasty)
Rhinoplasty (RIE-no-plas-tee) is surgery that changes the shape of the nose. The motivation for rhinoplasty may be to change the appearance of the nose, improve breathing or both. The upper portion of the structure of the nose is bone, and the lower portion is cartilage.
Nose surgery (rhinoplasty)
Rhinoplasty (RIE-no-plas-tee) is surgery that changes the shape of the nose. The motivation for rhinoplasty may be to change the appearance of the nose, improve breathing or both. The upper portion of the structure of the nose is bone, and the lower portion is cartilage.
Operating Time
1 to 2 hours or more.
Anesthesia
Local with sedation, or general.
In/Out patient
Usually outpatient.
Side Effects
Temporary swelling, bruising around eyes and nose. Some bleeding.
Recovery
Bruising around the eyes and cheeks can appear three days after surgery and should disappear around the second week. Cover-up makeup can be used to conceal the discolored skin. Most of the swelling disappears on the first month, but there can be residual swelling up to the sixth month. Usually the final result of rhinoplasty is obtained around the eighteenth month. Packing can be used in the first 24 hours to avoid bleeding, although it is not absolutely necessary in every case. A nasal splint, when used, is usually removed between the 5th and 7th day after surgery.
Back to work
1 to 2 weeks.
Strenuous activities
2 to 3 weeks. Sun exposure: one to two months.
Risks
Serious complications from rhinoplasty are not common. Potential complications include hematoma (an accumulation of blood under the skin which may require removal), infection and reactions to anesthesia. Numbness of the skin following rhinoplasty may occur but is usually temporary. Occasionally, further improvement can be obtained through a second procedure.
Details
There should be no pain after rhinoplasty. Dressings usually stay for seven days. Stitches usually reabsorb and do not have to be removed. During the first two days after surgery it is necessary to sleep with the head elevated to reduce swelling and the possibility of minor bleeding. A small amount of bleeding on the dressing is not uncommon on the first two days.
Duration of Results
Permanent.
Therapy
Antibiotic, pain killer, and anti-swelling after surgery and some anti-scar prevention treatment is recommended.
Contact Us
In addition to offering a wide range of plastic surgery procedures, Dr Zoran Lekic will work closely with you to fully customize your treatment plan and achieve the results you desire. If you're ready to schedule your initial consultation, get in touch with Z. Lekic Plastic Surgery today. As an experienced plastic surgeon, Dr Lekic has helped men and women look and feel their very best through aesthetic procedures such as rhinoplasty, tummy tucks, breast augmentations, and facelifts.
