3 Things To Know Before Rhinoplasty Surgery
Noses are unique. In my experience, no two are ever quite the same. And when discussing facial rejuvenation with my patients, the nose is a pretty common point of emphasis. Depending on each person’s specific preferences and facial features, altering the size or shape of the nose with rhinoplasty surgery can often be a terrific way to bring more balance and harmony to the face. Today, I wanted to get into more detail on rhinoplasty by discussing a few things that anyone interested should know about the procedure.
Rhinoplasty Can Provide a Wide Variety of Benefits
If you have an issue with your nose, there’s a very high probability that rhinoplasty can be a good solution. Rhinoplasty can be used to correct the width of the nose (too wide or narrow), the positioning of the nose tip, the size of the nostrils, the length of the nose, bumps or “humps” on the nose, and more. Additionally, rhinoplasty can provide an array of medical benefits including reconstruction after a broken nose or alleviating breathing issues caused by a deviated septum.
Rhinoplasty Can Be Performed On Younger Patients
Rhinoplasty is one of the few plastic surgery procedures that is commonly performed on teenagers and other younger patients. While there is no specific age minimum to undergo this surgery, it’s essential for the facial features to be fully developed in order to confirm that someone is a good candidate for rhinoplasty. This typically occurs in the late-teens, but varies from person-to-person, so a consultation will be required to confirm if the patient is a good candidate for the procedure.
Results Will Not Be Seen Immediately
In the days immediately after rhinoplasty, swelling and bruising around the eyes will occur. This is perfectly normal and part of the natural healing process. However, patients should keep this in mind and be patient. I understand that everyone wants to achieve their final results as soon as possible, but this simply is not possible with this procedure until enough time is allowed for the nose to heal. And healing after nose surgery will always be based on the extensiveness of the procedure as well as the individual. Rhinoplasty surgery results will continue to improve in the weeks (and months) after surgery, until the final results are visible. In the meantime, it’s important to follow your post-surgery instructions as closely as possible.
Rhinoplasty has been a common procedure at my practice for years and it’s no surprise why. The satisfaction rate among rhinoplasty patients is incredibly high and it’s amazing to see what even slight tweaks to the nose can do for a person’s self-esteem and overall appearance. For more information on rhinoplasty, contact me, Dr. John L. LeRoy. You can follow along with me on Facebook for additional tips, practice news, and much more.