DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT NOSEJOB SURGERY (COSMETIC NOSE SURGERY) RHINOPLASTY SURGERY - WHEN THE CAST COMES OFF
When the nasal cast is first removed following your rhinoplasty surgery, there will be a great deal of swelling noticeable around the eyes, cheeks and nose. The nose may appear turned up, stiff and there will be a fair degree of numbness. A patient who expects to see a perfectly shaped nose as soon as the cast is removed, will suffer disappointment. Much of the swelling disappears within four or five days after the removal of the cast. Do not use ice compresses post-operatively. They are only effective during the first few hours after surgery. Using them may cause pressure on the cast and displace the nasal tissues. It usually takes up to one year for the last one or two percent of the swelling to disappear. There are minute changes that will be occurring while normal healing is in progress and while the nasal appearance continues to improve. The average acquaintance on the street would probably not notice any signs of nasal surgery after two or three weeks. View Rhinoplasty Before & After Photos RHINOPLASTY- HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR NOSE AS IT HEALS There is a considerable amount of swelling of the tissues inside the nasal cavity after your rhinoplasty surgery, and therefore, the nasal airways can be expected to be partially blocked for up to two weeks. A small amount of bloodstained discharge from the nostrils can be expected. If bleeding becomes profuse and does not stop after applying gentle but firm pressure with the index finger and thumb, squeezing the nostrils for five to seven minutes, you should proceed to the nearest emergency department immediately and notify Dr. Conrad's office as soon as possible after receiving first aid. Such complications are very rare. Use an antibiotic ointment, applied with a cotton tipped applicator, around the margins of the nostrils twice daily for the first seven days. This will decrease unpleasant crusting. The thicker the nasal skin, the longer it takes for the nose to attain its improved shape after rhinoplasty surgery. Thick and oily skin limit the amount of surgical correction that can be obtained. The condition of the skin becomes aggravated by the surgery and may require special attention with cleansing and moisturizing preparations during the first six to ten months after the operation. While your hair can be washed on the third day after your rhinoplasty surgery in Toronto, you will need help to keep the nasal cast dry. Do not use excessively warm water and use a moderate heat setting with the blow dryer. AFTER YOUR RHINOPLASTY - WHAT KIND OF APPEARANCE YOU CAN EXPECT? There are no scars on the outside of the nose, as the work is done inside. There are exceptions, and in some instances the incision may have to be made on the skin under the nasal tip, or where the side of the nostril adjoins the upper lip. These scars become practically invisible within a few weeks following your rhinoplasty surgery. In most patients, all the sutures dissolve and fall out by themselves. Sometimes minute sutures may have to be removed on the fifth or seventh day after surgery. The details will be discussed with you prior to surgery. If a premaxillary (below the nostril base) augmentation has been carried out, the upper lip movements may appear different, especially during the initial four to six months. This may cause a small change in the look of your smile. At times, small areas of numbness around the nasal tip may occur. These usually subside after several months. RHINOPLASTY SURGERY - WHAT YOUR ANESTHESIA OPTIONS ARE In most instances, the rhinoplasty operation is carried out with the patient fully asleep. In some cases, the patient is not totally anaesthetized and local freezing is applied while the patient sleeps naturally throughout the procedure under sedation. Please discuss during the pre-operative visit the kind of anesthesia you will receive. The post-operative course is painless in most cases. Only occasionally may a pain-killing drug be required. Patients should remember that there is a limit to the corrective procedures possible or recommended. As much as a skilful and experienced surgeon will always aim to achieve perfection, the goal of the operation is an improvement and natural appearance. Some of the influencing factors in rhinoplasty are the contour and shape of the face, the texture and thickness of the skin, the inclination of the chin, lip and forehead, the depth of the angle between the forehead and the nose, the height and gender of the individual, and the healing characteristics of the tissues. Finally, noses that have been severely injured (eg. sports, previous operations) present additional surgical challenge. A correction is possible in one operation in the vast majority of cases but at times, a short additional procedure is required. DR. CONRAD WANTED YOU TO KNOW…Post-operative nasal bleeding is rare and generally not difficult to stop. It can be precipitated by trauma, alcohol, smoking, or prolonged hot baths or showers. Allergy to some drugs or antibiotics used may occur. Dr. Conrad takes a careful history, to avoid this happening. People who normally have dark circles under the eyes may experience worsening of this condition, but it returns to its original state within six to ten months. A modern rhinoplasty employs a great number of complex and difficult manoeuvres. It is not surprising that there may be slight contour irregularities apparent only to the patient and the surgeon—but not noticed by others; these frequently disappear gradually. Not only skills, dedication and talent of the surgeon, but also a realistic, sensible attitude on the part of the patient are needed to make a rhinoplasty a successful treatment and without significant emotional stress to the patient. If not, a determination is made if further improvement can be obtained. The greatest risk, however, is that the operative result, though surgically acceptable, may not live up to the patient's expectations—that is, accomplishing what he or she really hoped it would. In this connection, patients should clearly understand that this operation will do one thing and only one thing: It will change the contour of the nose, it will not solve any other appearance, personal, or social problems. In addition to the above, there are numerous or remote risks, as in any surgery, car trip, or airline flight. Dr. Conrad will be happy to answer any questions you may have about these risks. |
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Dr. Kris Conrad, MD. FRCS, FRCSC, FACS. Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery practicing Facial Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Toronto Canada
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Toronto Rhinoplasty and Toronto Revision Rhinoplasty Specialist
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Dr. Kris Conrad, MD. FRCS, FRCSC, FACS. Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery practicing Facial Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Toronto Canada
Facial Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Services Toronto, Canada
Toronto Rhinoplasty and Toronto Revision Rhinoplasty Specialist
21 Bedford Road, Main Level, Toronto, ON. Tel: (416) 961-2053
9955 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON. Tel: (905) 884-6998