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What is Rhinoplasty?
In general, rhinoplasty (cosmetic nose
surgery) is designed to reduce excess
cartilage and bone in the nose, removing
irregularities and bumps to give a
straightened, smooth and, usually,
smaller appearance. Adding tissue to
enhance certain features of the nose can
also occur. |
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The overall trend in modern rhinoplasty
is away from over-reduction of tissue
that can reduce the ability to breath
through the nose and towards
individualized treatment of each segment
of the nose to give a balanced and refined look without compromising
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Will rhinoplasty hurt?
Not really. The procedure is done
under either general or twilight
anesthesia, meaning you won't feel
anything. Afterwards you can expect
your nose to be sore for a week or
two but not really painful. |
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How Long Does the Surgery Take
and
What Kind of Anesthesia Is Used?
Usually, Rhinoplasty takes from one to three
hours depending on the complexity of
the condition of the nose.
Most patients have sedation prior to
and during the procedure while some
patients request a general
anesthesia. Nearly all rhinoplasty
operations are done as outpatient
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Is There a Lot of Bruising
Afterwards, and How Long Will
It Last?
This depends again on how complex
the procedure is, but in general
most patients experience five to
seven days of purple discoloration
and swelling around the eyes and
upper cheeks. The nose itself will
be swollen for around ten to
fourteen days or longer, but subtle
resolution of the swelling at the
tip of the nose can take many months
after surgery to go away. |
What if I want to improve my
nose, but I want to avoid an
'operated', look?
Well you are like most people
considering nasal surgery today.
There was a time when the goals were
to make every nose look like the 'in
vogue' nose of the day…every nose
was made smaller with a slight
upturn.
Contemporary goals have evolved.
Rhinoplasty should be an elegant
procedure, which makes refinements
in the nasal appearance. The
strengths are preserved and the
features in question are modified to
bring harmony to the nose and thus
the entire face.
The result is a natural nose, which
complements the face. |
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I Have trouble breathing through
my nose and have terrible sinus
problems. Will my insurance policy
pay for Rhinoplasty?
The condition described is
usually associated with a
deviated septum or a bent
internal framework of the nose.
Most of the time this results
from trauma, such as a broken
nose, but many patients with
this condition cannot recall an
episode where this might have
occurred. The condition
described in this question
however, could also result from
allergies or the two conditions
can exist simultaneously.
Careful examination is needed
before surgery to separate the
two conditions.
While individual insurance
policies can vary, in general,
functional surgery to improve
breathing is considered a
covered benefit in many group
policies. If additional
correction of a cosmetic
deformity of the nose is done at
the same time the cost of this
part of the procedure is usually
not covered by insurance. |
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Where are the Iincisions placed
during nose surgery?
In general, most or all of the
incisions in rhinoplasty are hidden
in the inside of the nostril. While
external incisions hidden in the
creases where the nose meets the
cheek can be used to narrow the
nose, incisions on the bridge or tip
are not usually used in cosmetic
surgery of the nose. |
Will my nose grow after surgery?
In general, our noses tend to
elongate as we enter the middle
years of our life and drooping of
the tip of the nose can occur in the
later years as elasticity disappears
from the body.
While undergoing a cosmetic
rhinoplasty as a teenager or young
adult will not prevent the effects
of aging on the nose, the final
shape that results from this surgery
is expected to last a lifetime and
regrowth of bumps and deformities
corrected by the operation is a rare
occurrence. |
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How much does rhinoplasty cost?
If your nasal deformity was the result of trauma or if you have difficulty breathing through your nose, portions of your surgery may be covered by your insurance. The price of a primary rhinoplasty procedure:
$7,700 - Surgeon's Fee
Additional Fees includes the theatre/bed fee and the anesthetist fee which is solely dependent on the duration of the surgery.
Secondary Rhinoplasty
Surgeon's Fee: $10,500
Additional Fees includes the theatre/bed fee and the anesthetist fee which is solely dependent on the duration of the surgery.
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