20/09/2022
🔵What you can expect before and after rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty does not contain an ordered series of steps. Each surgery is unique and detailed according to the specialized anatomy and goals of the person performing the surgery.
✅During the surgery
Rhinoplasty requires local anesthesia with a sedative or general anesthetic, depending on the complexity of the surgery and what the surgeon recommends. Discuss with your doctor before surgery which type of anesthesia would be best for you.
General anesthesia. During general anesthesia, you receive medicine (anesthetic) by inhalation or through a small tube (intravenous "IV" tube), which is placed in a vein in your hand, neck, or chest. General anesthesia affects the entire body and leads to unconsciousness during surgery. General anesthesia requires the use of a breathing tube, but it won't put you to sleep completely.
General anesthesia. During general anesthesia, you receive medicine (anesthetic) by inhalation or through a small tube (intravenous "IV" tube), which is placed in a vein in your hand, neck or chest. General anesthesia affects the entire body and leads to unconsciousness during surgery. General anesthesia requires the use of a breathing tube.
The surgeon may change the shape of the nasal bones or cartilage in a variety of ways, depending on how much to add or remove, the structure of the nose, and the materials available.
To make small changes, the surgeon may use cartilage taken from deep in the nose or from the ear. If the changes are larger than this, the surgeon may use cartilage from the ribs, tissue, or bone from other areas of the body. After making these changes, the surgeon places the nasal skin and back tissue and stitches the incisions into your nose.
☑ Rhinoplasty can be performed from the inside of the nose or through a small external cut (incision) at the base of the nose, between the nostrils. The surgeon will also likely readjust the bone and cartilage under your skin.
The surgeon may change the shape of the nasal bones or cartilage in a variety of ways, depending on how much to add or remove, the structure of the nose, and the materials available. To make small changes, the surgeon may use cartilage taken from deep in the nose or from the ear.
If the changes are larger than this, the surgeon may use cartilage from the ribs, tissue, or bone from other areas of the body. After making these changes, the surgeon places the nasal skin and back tissue and stitches the incisions into your nose.
If the wall between the sides of the nose (septum) is bent or crooked, the surgeon can also correct it to improve breathing.
After surgery, you'll be admitted to a recovery room, where staff will monitor your return to consciousness. You may leave the hospital later that day, or you may stay overnight if you have other health problems.
Light bleeding and drainage of old mucus and blood are common for a few days after surgery or after the dressing has been removed. Your doctor may place a "steel pad" — a small piece of gauze held in place with an adhesive tape — under your nose to absorb the drainage. Change the gauze as directed by your doctor. Do not hold the instillation pad too tightly against your nose.
Light bleeding and drainage of old mucus and blood are common for a few days after surgery or after the dressing has been removed. Your doctor may place a "steel pad" — a small piece of gauze held in place with an adhesive tape — under your nose to absorb the drainage. Change the gauze as directed by your doctor. Do not hold the installation pad too tightly against your nose.
After surgery, you will need to rest in bed with your head elevated above chest level to reduce bleeding and swelling.
Your nose may become congested due to swelling or from splints placed inside the nose during surgery.
In most cases, internal dressings remain in place for one to seven days after surgery. Your doctor will also put a splint in your nose for protection and support. It's usually in place for about a week.
Light bleeding and drainage of old mucus and blood is common for a few days after surgery or after the dressing has been removed. Your doctor may place a "steel pad" — a small piece of gauze held in place with an adhesive tape — under your nose to absorb the drainage. Change the gauze as directed by your doctor. Do not hold the instillation pad too tightly against your nose.
To better reduce the chances of bleeding and swelling, your doctor may ask you to take preventive measures for several weeks after surgery. The doctor may ask you to:
☑ Avoid strenuous activities such as aerobics and jogging.
☑ Take a bath in the tub instead of in the shower while you have the pads on your nose.
☑ Don't skip.
☑ Eat foods rich in fiber, such as fruits and vegetables, to avoid constipation. Constipation can cause fatigue and pressure on the surgical site.
☑ Avoid extreme facial expressions such as smiling or laughing.
☑ Gently brush your teeth to limit movement of the upper lip.
☑ Use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 when outside, especially on your nose. Exposure to the sun for long periods of time may cause permanent abnormal coloration of the nose skin.
In addition, do not put glasses, including sunglasses, on your nose for at least four weeks after surgery to prevent pressure on your nose. You can use cheek pads or tape glasses to your forehead until your nose has healed.
Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 when outside, especially on your nose. Exposure to the sun for long periods of time may cause permanent abnormal coloration of the nose skin.
Some temporary swelling or a blue-black discoloration of your eyelids may occur two to three weeks after rhinoplasty. Swelling in the nose takes longer to recover. Reducing sodium in your diet will help you get rid of swelling faster. Do not put anything such as ice packs or cold packs on your nose after surgery.
Your nose changes over the course of your life, whether or not you have surgery on it. For this reason, it is difficult to determine whether you have received an "end result". However, most swelling ends within a year.
✅ Results
Very small changes to the shape of your nose — often measured in millimeters — can make a big difference to the way your nose looks. An experienced surgeon is often able to achieve results that both of you are satisfied with.
But in some cases, simple changes aren't enough, and you and your surgeon may decide to have a second surgery to make more changes. If this is the case, you should wait at least a year for follow-up surgery, as your nose may undergo changes at this time.
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