NOSE CORRECTION (rhinoplasty)

Rhinoplasty is a nose surgery which improves appearance and proportion of patient's nose. It can also correct problems with breathing. The best candidates for undergoing the surgery are people after nose injuries, problems with breathing / deviated septum, have disproportions in: nose size, width, profile (for example have hump), tip, nostrils or have nasal asymmetry.

Depending on a patient's needs during the surgery gristle part or/and bone part of the nose may be corrected. During direct assessment a plastic surgeon makes a decision about the method of performing the surgery. After the procedure patient has to wear a special bandage-plaster which secures the nose (for about 7-10 days after the surgery), also during the surgery plastic surgeon places for first 2-3 days special tampons in the nose.

After the surgery bruising and swelling may occur, it can get worse during first few days after the surgery. On the first day after the procedure a patient has to stay in bed with head lifted up. Cold compresses reduce the swellings and hematomas. The healing of the nose takes even up to one year but the results are long-lasting.

Each surgery carries a risk. In case of rhinoplasty there is a risk of infection, excessive bleeding, creation of scars and hematomas. Reduction of sensitivity of nose and upper lip is possible, but usually it disappears after several weeks. On the site of bone incisions, the superstructure of bone tissue and excessive bulging of a nose are possible. Each patient is informed about all risks and complications during the direct consultation with a plastic surgeon.

Time of the procedure: 2 hours.

Anaesthetic: Procedure is performed under general anaesthetic.

The lenght of stay with us: After the procedure, the patient stays at the clinic for 2 days, and then remains under the doctor's control for up to 10 days till the plaster removal.

Recommendations to be followed after the procedure:
- during the first 6 weeks you cannot do any exercises, e.g aerobic, fitness, swimming, etc.,
- during the first 6 months: sun-bathing, solarium and sauna are forbidden,
- avoid injuries of operated part,
- avoid low and high temperatures for 6 months,
- each of our patients receive more individual information concerning further procedures at the discharge from the clinic.

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