Best Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is one of the most common procedures plastic surgeons perform and also one of the most difficult as the surgeon performs it mainly by feel. Rhinoplasty may be performed in order to increase the patient’s ability to breath, improve the nose by reducing or reshaping it and/or, straightening an injured nose.

The Rhinoplasty Surgery:

• Anesthesia: General or Sedation
• Location: Hospital, surgical center or office
• Surgery time: 1-4 hours

Techniques:

There are two main options for the incisions that your plastic surgeon can use: closed rhinoplasty and open rhinoplasty.

Closed rhinoplasty involves incision confined to the inside of your nose. Swelling improves soon and recovery is fast. However, your surgeon may have a limited ability to achieve some changes in your nose because of her or his inability to see parts of the inside of the nose.

Open rhinoplasty involves a small incision across the columella, between the nostrils, in addition to incisions on the inside of your nose. Open surgery is usually preferred in more complicated cases.

Some surgeons prefer the open rhinoplasty because it allows them greater visibility of the nose. Swelling and bruising lasts longer with open rhinoplasty. Either way, if you sleep with your head elevated for the week following your nose surgery, the swelling will be minimized and will subside much faster. When deciding on open vs. closed rhinoplasty, you should follow the advice of your plastic surgeon.

Top surgeons:

The most important step in preparing for plastic surgery is choosing your doctor. Choose only surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In Canada, surgeons are certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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