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Plastic Surgery
Everything You should Know about Rhinoplasty
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Dec 29, 2014 - 2:49:37 PM

(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Rhinoplasty procedures are cosmetic surgeries used to improve the appearance of the nose, or alter the shape in order to reduce breathing problems. A successful surgery in rhinoplasty requires careful and precise preoperative planning. Just like any other surgical treatment, from face lifts, to eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty requires a marvelous deal of knowledge, training, and skill.

For a rhinoplasty procedure to be successful, every aspect of the nose, from the tip, the nostrils, and the dorsum, or bridge, must be analyzed carefully to assess the effect that the manipulation of one factor will have on the others. Rhinoplasty is often regarded as a complex combination of science and art.

Dr. Stephen Smith, of Smith Facial Plastics, is a four-generation surgeon in Ohio. After developing an extensive background in art history, he progressed to graduate from the Ohio State University of Medicine and stepped forwards towards a career in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. During a consultation with a surgeon such as Dr. Smith, patients should expect pictures of their nose to be taken from several angles, allowing a computer simulation to demonstrate the potential results of the surgery.


Performing Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty procedures can be performed in one of two distinct ways: the closed approach, and the open approach. Each option has specific advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of which to use will depend on the findings that become evident during a consultation and examination. Ultimately, the goal will always be to produce the most balanced and aesthetically pleasing result for the patient.

In a closed approach to rhinoplasty, no external incisions are made. Instead, the incisions are made within the nose, ensuring that no external scars are created. A lot of people seeking rhinoplasty surgery will be eligible for the closed approach, and this option can also be used to help minor breathing difficulties.

An open approach refers to when the surgeon makes a small incision across the Columella, (the bridge of tissue between the nostrils). This incision is typically made with caution, so that it is inconspicuous when it heals. The open approach is usually preferred when the patient requires extensive alterations to the tip of the nose, or requires complex work within the dorsum. This is also the preferred technique in treating patients with severe breathing difficulties.

Recovering from the Procedure

Generally, the recovery from rhinoplasty surgery will move through a number of stages. Patients should be able to return home after their surgery, and most experience very little pain, even if they had to have their nasal bones fractured in order to complete the reshaping procedure. There can be a lot of bruising and swelling for the first five days after surgery, however this will begin to improve.

For the first week after your surgery, you can expect to wear a splint and bandages over your nose, but these will generally be removed after seven days. Often times, patients are advised to wait approximately two weeks following their surgery before they visit social events, and if it is possible to take time off of work, they may benefit from the extra time to heal. Generally, most clients will begin to look and feel far better three or four weeks after their surgery has been completed. At this stage, many patients begin to recognize what their final results are going to look like, and can begin preparing for their new, and often improved, appearance.

Dr. Stephen Smith
Smith Facial Plastics
Stonybrook Medical
5175 Morse Road #300
Gahanna, OH 43230

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