Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Front and centre, your nose is there for the whole world
to see, so not surprisingly, rhinoplasty is one of the most
popular cosmetic procedures available today. Size, shape and
alignment—whether due to injury or heredity—can
be surgically corrected. But appearance is not the only reason
you might consider this procedure; a misshapen nose can go
hand-in-hand with breathing problems.
- How it’s done
Depending on the characteristics of your particular
nose, your doctor will choose either the open or closed
method of surgery. In the open method, an incision is made
across the skin between the nostrils. This allows the surgeon
to see the internal structure of your nose. While this may
allow the surgeon to operate with greater precision and
ease, there will be more swelling and it will take you longer
to recover. In the closed method, no external incision is
made, so recovery is faster.
- Recovery
7 to 10 days; swelling for 2 to 4 weeks.
- Complications
Rare and usually related to surgery and anesthetic.
- Cost
$4,500 to $5,500.
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