Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty)

Rhinoplasty in New Jersey is ideal for those who are concerned with the appearance of their noses.
Those who feel their nose can be improved….with correction of a hump, curve or size anomaly
Is your nose is out of proportion with the rest of your face?
Patients with breathing difficulties
Those who are interested in a more balanced nasal appearance.

Rhinoplasty is performed in either a hospital or accredited ambulatory surgery center
It is performed under general anesthesia and usually takes two to three hours.
Incisions are either inside the nose or well concealed by the nostrils.
Your procedure may involve shaving or straightening of the bones, removal or reshaping or the cartilage, in order to achieve the desired appearance.
The septal cartilage in the midline of the nose may be removed to help with breathing or correction of a curvature
You will likely have a splint on the outside, and occasionally internal splints are used to help. The splint is used for about a week

The procedure is an outpatient procedure and you will go home the same day
Showering is permitted with attempts at keeping the nasal splint dry
Patients often have some soreness and pain, but it’s controlled with medication. The degree of soreness may relate to the extent of correction.
You may feel congested and have nasal drainage for a few days . You’ll have to try avoid blowing your nose.
Swelling is mild to moderate, and it subsides over the course of a few weeks
You may experience bruising, especially around the eyes.
Light activity is often resumed by a week.
Most individuals take about a week off from surgery, although individual circumstances may allow a more rapid return.

You can achieve a natural correction to those nagging imperfections that are bothersome
The changes will last a long time, though the final result may not be apparent for months or even a year or longer

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