| Dr. Jay Calvert is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Here the Doctor has answered some of the common questions bizymoms visitors have about rhinoplasty.
Q. What is rhinoplasty?
A. Rhinoplasty is surgery of the nose that entails changing the shape of the nose or the size and shape of the nose.
Q. What are the benefits of rhinoplasty?
A. Benefits include better contour of the nose and improved nasal airway.
Q. What are the risks associated with rhinoplasty?
A. Risks include: bleeding, infection, scarring, pain, asymmetry of the nose and nostrils, swelling, sensory changes of the nose,
Q. Will I be put under general anesthesia?
A. Yes.
Q. What does a rhinoplasty procedure involve?
A. Every nose is different, so it depends on what is needed to achieve a great result. Typically incisions are made inside the nose and can be carried on the columella, if necessary to gain access to the cartilage and bones of the nose. Then, areas of the nose can be resudec or augmented as needed to improve the look of the nose.
Q. How long does it take to recover from rhinoplasty?
A. About 10 days
Q. How long can one expect the results to last?
A. Results will last typically for life, but the nose ages like any other part of the body so revisions may be necessary.
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