| rhinoplasty
overview (nose
surgery) |
| introduction
to rhinoplasty |
nose
reshaping surgery enhances the appearance of the nose
through a variety of techniques; sometimes used to improve
breathing ability |
| variations
and techniques |
tip plasty,
septoplasty, turbinate reduction, ethnic rhinoplasty,
functional rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty |
| incision
placement & rhinoplasty surgery details |
can
be performed "open" (through an incision between
nostrils) or "closed" (endonasal, with no external
incisions) |
| anesthesia
for rhinoplasty |
local with
IV sedation, or general |
| surgical
facility |
usually outpatient
surgery center |
| length
of surgery |
1
to 4 hours |
| discomfort
|
mild
to moderate |
| what to expect
after rhinoplasty surgery |
swelling,
bruising around the eyes, nasal congestion, tenderness;
return to work in 1 to 2 weeks |
| risks
of rhinoplasty |
asymmetry,
undercorrection, overcorrection, persistent swelling,
need for further surgery, infection, nosebleeds |
| often
combined with... |
septoplasty
(for deviated septum), chin
implant, fat
transfer, lip
augmentation |
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$2,000
to $8,000 |
| duration
of results |
the results
of nose surgery are permanent |
| insurance
for rhinoplasty |
part
of the costs of rhinoplasty may be covered by insurance
when breathing is significantly impaired or when the deformity
is due to trauma |
