Surgery of the nose is one of the most common of all plastic surgery procedures. The best candidates for a Rhinoplasty are those people who are looking for an improvement in the way they look, not those searching for perfection or changing their whole appearance. In the past, rhinoplasty was performed simply to reduce the different structures of the nose creating an often-unnatural operated look to the nose. As our knowledge has increased about the detailed anatomical and physiological characteristics of the nose, this surgery has evolved into an art form. Dr. Heidari maticulousely rearranges and reshapes the nasal cartilage and bone to create a well-balanced nose that enhances your face.
Rhinoplasty usually takes an hour or two, though more complicated procedures may take longer. The surgery starts with the skin of the nose being separated from its supporting framework of the bone and cartilage, which is then sculpted to the desired shape. The skin is then redraped over the new framework. After the surgery is complete, a splint is then applied to help the nose maintain its new shape. Nasal packs or soft splints may be placed in the nostrils to stabilize the septum; this is the dividing wall between the air passages.
After surgery, during the first twenty-four hours, the face will feel puffy, the nose may ache, and the patient may experience a dull headache. The patient should plan on resting with their head elevated for the first day. There will be swelling and bruising around the eyes, reaching a peak after two to three days. By the end of one week all packing, dressings, splints and stitches should be removed.
