Does Rhinoplasty hurt afterwards and how long does it take to heal from a nose job?
Answer:
After a rhinoplasty procedure, you may experience a little discomfort and pressure. You should not experience any pain, as this is not typically a painful procedure. However, there will be some swelling and bruising as you heal. It will take about 7- 10 days for the bruising to recede, and the swelling will subside in about two to three weeks. Once the cast or stiches are removed 7 days after surgery, you can begin to enjoy the sites of New York City confidently with you’re new and improved profile.
I had a rhinoplasty a couple of years ago and I hate the results. Can I get another rhinoplasty to fix it?
Answer:
This second rhinoplasty, called a revision rhinoplasty, can be performed. Make sure you visit a board certified facial plastic surgeon with lots of experience to perform your revision rhinoplasty because it is a more complex procedure and extra care needs to be taken.
How long will it take before all of the swelling from my rhinoplasty subsides and for my nose to fully heal?
Answer:
It usually takes about a year for the residual swelling to completely subside and for your nose to be completely healed. However, after about three months there should be no more visible swelling.
Where does the extra cartilage come from to make the grafts that will be used to rebuild my nose?
Answer:
Most often cartilage is taken from another part of the patient’s body. Cartilage is taken from the inside of the nose, the ear, or even sometimes from a rib.
It is common for some discoloration to occur around the eyes after rhinoplasty surgery. However, each patient will experience different intensities of discoloration, which often clears up in ten days but can last for up to three weeks.
My friend’s nose became really runny after her rhinoplasty surgery. Is this common? Will this happen to me?
Answer:
This does happen to some patients after rhinoplasty surgery but it is not common. This generally clears up after nine months, however in some patients a runny nose has been known to last for two or more years.
Nasal packing refers to packing the nose with gauze or cotton after surgery to prevent or stop bleeding. It is also sometimes used to support the septum. Nasal packing is often removed a couple days after a rhinoplasty surgery.
How will my new nose be made with a rhinoplasty procedure?
Answer:
Rearrangements will be made in the bridge or tip of the nose by removing or adding to the existing bone or cartilage. The nose will be resized or reshaped to achieve natural looking results.
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