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Rhinoplasty Surgery in Chicago Rhinoplasty
Doctors in Chicago
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Rhinoplasty in Chicago is performed by one of the best rhinoplasty doctors in Chicago, Dr. Thomas
performing rhinoplasty surgery to shape
your nose to suit your unique face. Every year,
half a million people who are interested in improving the appearance of their
noses seek consultation with facial plastic surgeons. Some are unhappy with the
noses they were born with, and some with the way aging has changed their nose.
For others, an injury may have distorted the nose, or the goal may be improved
breathing. But one thing is clear: nothing has a greater impact on how a person
looks than the size and shape of the nose. Because the nose is the most
defining characteristic of the face, a slight alteration can greatly improve
one's appearance. The definition of rhinoplasty is, literally, shaping the nose.
First, incisions are made and the bone and cartilage support system of the nose
is accessed. The majority of incisions are made inside the nose, where they are
invisible. In some cases, an incision is made in the area of skin separating the
nostrils. Next, certain amounts of underlying bone and cartilage are removed,
added to, or rearranged to provide a newly shaped structure. For example, when
the tip of the nose is too large, the surgeon can sculpt the cartilage in this
area to reduce it in size. The angle of the nose in relation to the upper lip
can be altered for a more youthful look or to correct a distortion. |
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The tissues are then redraped over the new frame
and the incisions are closed. A splint is
applied to the outside of the nose to help
retain the new shape while the nose heals. Soft,
absorbent material may be used inside the nose
to maintain stability along the dividing wall of
the air passages called the septum.
Alternatively, soft nasal supports that permit
nasal breathing post-operatively can be placed.
Immediately after surgery, a small splint will
be placed on your nose to protect it and to keep
the structure stable for at least five to eight
days. If packing is placed inside the nose
during surgery, it is removed the morning
following the surgery. Your face will feel
puffy,especially the first day after surgery.
Pain medication may be required. Your surgeon
will advise you to avoid blowing your nose for
seven days after surgery. In the immediate days
following surgery, you may experience bruising
and minor swelling in the eye area. Cold
compresses often reduce the bruising and
discomfort. Absorbable sutures are usually used
that do not have to be removed. Nasal dressing
and splints are usually removed six or seven
days after surgery. It is crucial that you
follow your surgeon's directions, especially
instructions to keep your head elevated for a
certain period after surgery. Some activities
will be prohibited in the weeks after the
procedure. Sun exposure, exertion, and risk of
injury must be avoided. If you wear glasses,
special arrangements must be made to ensure that
the glasses do not rest on the bridge of the
nose. Tape and other devices are sometimes used
to permit wearing glasses without stressing the
area where surgery was performed. Follow-up care
is vital for this procedure to monitor healing. |
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