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Rhinoplasty
ot every nose looks normal on every face. Noses can sometimes be too large,
too wide, or too crooked. They may also be obstructed, function poorly as an airway, or
have a prominent hump. As the major feature of the mid-face, the nose has great potential
to enhance or detract from an already pretty face. Likewise, a nose that does not breathe
well can be a real nuisance.
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Rhinoplasty can be performed to meet aesthetic goals or for reconstructive purposes -- to correct birth defects or breathing problems. |
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For breathing difficulties, the inside cartilage of the nose may need to be straightened ("septoplasty") or chronically swollen tissue may need to be amputated ("turbinectomies"). Cosmetic problems often require shaving off bone, breaking and then resetting the nose. Patients may need to wear a splint for 5-7 days. Bruising can be extremely variable. There are no external incisions or sutures with any of these surgeries, and patients can sometimes return to work in 4-5 days. All of these procedures need to be done in the hospital under general anesthesia, but none require an overnight stay.