Why do patients
undergo nasal surgery?
Nasal Surgery is a method used to reshape
the nose, and/or correct a nasal airway obstruction. Reshaping the nose is done
for one of two reasons: a traumatic nasal deformity in which an undesirable shaped
nose is a result of an injury, or a cosmetically unacceptable deformity resulting
from inheritance. A septoplasty (SMR) should not change the shape of the nose;
rather it is performed to correct an obstructed nasal passage causing difficulty
in breathing. However, in some cases, if your nose is crooked, septoplasty will
help straighten the nose.
How can I be sure that
my surgeon will sculpt my nose to my liking?
It is almost impossible
to guarantee the results of Nasal Surgery. Through experience, your surgeon will
be able in most cases, to predict the desired improvement. Your surgeon should
be able to show you photographs of his/her work performed on previous Rhinoplasty
patients. Remember, it is important to evaluate the surgical outcomes based on
the difficulty of the pre-operative nose. It is also important for the surgeon
to create a nose that fits, or is in proportion to the rest of the face. Nasal
Surgery is one of the most difficult procedures in cosmetic surgery. It requires
artistry, experience, and the ability to think in three dimensions. With today's
new and advanced techniques, the "operated look" should be a thing of
the past. How long will it take for my nose to heal?
Nasal Surgery is usually an operation that involves tip sculpting, as well
as changing the shape of the dorsum (requiring nasal bone fracture). The nose
is usually splinted and packed. The packing is usually removed within one to five
days. The splint stays in place for one week. The majority of swelling and bruising
should resolve within three weeks. The final result of your Nasal Surgery should
be evaluated in one to two years. The nose will continue to remodel and change
shape over a one to two year period of time. I have
a flat bridge with a full nasal tip and wide nostrils. What can be done to make
my nose less ethnic and more "westernized"?
Special
techniques in Nasal Surgery have been performed on ethnic noses to correct a low,
flat dorsum, sculpt the tip, and narrow the nostrils. A technique known as Augmentation
Nasal Surgery is used to add bone, cartilage, or synthetic materials to obtain
the desired result. When can my child undergo Nasal
Surgery?
It is important to allow the nose to fully develop before
performing Nasal Surgery. Most surgeons perform Nasal Surgery on patients at age
sixteen. However, the decision to perform Nasal Surgery is based on nasal development.
Nasal Surgery changes the way a patient looks unlike other facial cosmetic procedures
which makes the patient look more youthful. It is important, as with all teenage
surgeries, that the patient has the maturity to accept his/her new body image.
Will my insurance company pay for Nasal Surgery?
Insurance companies should pay for the correction of deformities that result
from injury or trauma. They also should pay for medical conditions such as breathing
difficulty. They will not pay for cosmetic deformities. However, with the philosophy
of medical cost containment, and managed care, insurance companies have been making
reimbursement for Nasal Surgery more difficult. It is therefore prudent for the
patient to inquire about surgical fees, anesthesia fees, as well as operating
room fees before surgery so that the patient may better understand his/her financial
responsibilities.
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