Rhinoplasty, or surgery to reshape the nose, is one of the most common of all plastic surgery procedures. It can reduce or increase the size of our nose, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils, or change the angle between your nose and your upper lip. It may also correct a birth defect or injury, or help relieve some breathing problems. Depending on the area targeted to improve, the surgery involves making incisions inside the nostrils and across the columella (the vertical strip of tissue separating the nostrils), separating the skin from the underlying cartilage and bone, reshaping or trimming excess cartilage, and reshaping the bones. The skin is then redraped and the incisions are closed with sutures. A splint is placed and patients are back to work after a week or so.
by admin on July 30, 2009
- Rest in bed as much as possible for the first 24 hours; however, walk four times a day in your home during this first 24 hours. Sleep with your head elevated on 2-3 pillows or in a reclining chair for 1 week to help reduce swelling.
- Apply cold compresses to eyes for the first 48 hours
- Nasal packing, which was placed during surgery will be removed by Dr. Farahmand 1-3 days later at a follow-up appointment. Drip-pad may be changed as needed.
- Breathe through mouth
- Do not blow nose for 1-2 weeks, sniff back
- Discoloration around the eyes is to be expected and will begin to disappear in a few days, gradually subsiding over the next 2-3 weeks.
- Take a sponge bath until cast is removed.
- Do not drive for 1 week.
- Do not bend over or do any strenuous exercise for 10 days.
- Report any fever, chills, and adverse reactions to medications or unusual symptoms immediately to Dr. Farahmand. If you have any questions or problems, please don’t hesitate to call our office: 239-332-2388.
- Do not take any aspirin products, ibuprofen or vitamin E until approved by Dr. Farahmand. Medications for pain relief and antibiotics with directions will be given to you. Take all medications as prescribed, pain medications should be taken with food.
by mdranchak on September 21, 2009
