NOSE SURGERY

The goal of rhinoplasty is to reshape your nose so that it complements your other facial features. The earliest recommended age for rhinoplasty is the mid-teens when the nose is near full development. As long you are in good health, there is no upper age limit for nose reshaping. Reshaping is done through incisions inside your nose.

Your nose can be reduced by adjusting its supporting structures. This is done by removing bone and cartilage. your skin and soft tissues will assume their new shape over this "scaffolding".

If you have breathing problems because of irregularity in the internal structures of your nose, adjustments can be made to improve your nasal airway. This can be done at the same time as alterations to the external appearance of your nose.

After surgery, some discomfort, swelling and bruising can be expected. You may be instructed to wear a nasal splint for 14 days. You can begin wearing cosmetics as soon as it is removed. Your routine will be severely restricted for only a day or two, but it will be a few weeks before you can resume bending, lifting and exercise. As long as your job does not involve activities that raise your blood pressure, you should be able to return to work within 1 week. Minor swelling of your nose may persist for up to a year, but most likely this will not be noticeable to others. The final results of rhinoplasty are permanent and well worth the wait.

 
Rhinoplasty can reshape your nose to remove a nasal hump and reduce an enlarged tip. It also can improve the angle between your nose and upper lip.
Incisions usually are made inside your nose to provide
access to cartilage and
bone which can be cut and reshaped to alter the external appearance. The nasal bridge can be narrowed by moving the bone inward, as shown by the arrow
Areas where cartilage and bone have been readjusted to improve the shape of the nose are shown.
Following surgery, your nose will complement your other facial features