The lower part of the nose is made up of cartilage and
if your nose tip needs to be reduced, a part of this cartilage will be
removed. This is carried out at the same time as any corrective bone
work and is usually without visible scarring. If your nose is deviated
or bent you may be offered a Septo-
nose surgery to straighten the nose. An augmentation
nose surgery is
performed to build up the nose in the case of a flattened bridge or a
weak nose tip. Your Surgeon will examine your nose and advise you on
the most appropriate operation. The operation will be carried out under
a General Anaesthetic and take approximately 1-2 hours. You will need
to stay in hospital for 1 night and wear a splint over your nose for 7
days. A
nose tip surgery will
be carried out ambulant under local anaesthetic and take approximately
1 hour. You will need to wear a splint over your nose for 7 days. It is
advisable to refrain from working for 7-10 days and avoid
contact/impact sports for 3-6 months. There will be numbness, bruising
and swelling after the surgery. Numbness and swelling will gradually
resolve but may take several months. Bruising will be greatly reduced
by the time you return to work at 10-14 days.
Before your surgery Apart from being free of any infection to your nose or throat, there are no specific guidelines for
nose reshaping.
However, it is very important that you are sure of the changes you are
trying to make and that you explain these as fully as possible to your
Surgeon. You will need to have realistic expectations, particularly
with
nose reshaping, and your Surgeon will tell you what is possible.
If
you are a smoker or you take medication, your Surgeon will wish to
discuss this with you at your consultation. Your Surgeon will advise
you when you are to discontinue and/or resume these activities.
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