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Cosmetic nose reshaping is also known as rhinoplasty. This surgery can change the shape of the nose, and also fix some breathing problems. Rhinoplasty involves resculpting either the bone or cartilage. This procedure can:
Reduce or increase the size of the nose
Narrow the span of the nostrils
Change the angle between the nose and upper lip
Change the tip or bridge of the nose.
Rhinoplasty can be done as a closed or open procedure:
Closed procedure. The surgeon works from inside the nose by making a cut or incision inside the nose.
Open procedure. The surgeon works from the outside by making a small cut (incision) across the tissue that divides the nostrils. They extend that incision up into the nose. This lets the surgeon move the skin to reach the cartilage and bone..
Any surgery has risks. Rhinoplasty can have many possible complications. Some of them include:
Repetitive (revision) surgery. In rare cases, a second surgery may be needed to fix a minor defect such as a hole in the nasal septum. Or it may be done if the wound healed poorly because of the first surgery.
Surgery complications. As in any surgery, there is a risk for infection or reaction to the anesthesia. Nosebleeds can also occur after surgery. You may have numbness, pain, swelling, and skin discoloration.
Burst blood vessels. Sometimes small blood vessels may burst, causing tiny red spots on the nose. The spots are often minor in appearance but can be permanent.
Scarring. With the open procedure, poor scarring on the base of the nose is possible.
Trouble breathing
Each procedure will vary. But nose reshaping surgery generally follows this process:
Locations may include:
Surgeon's office-based surgical facility
Outpatient surgery center
Hospital outpatient
Hospital inpatient
Anesthesia options may include:
Local anesthesia with IV (intravenous) sedation that lets you to stay awake but relaxed
General anesthesia
Average length of procedure:
About 2 to3 hours
Recovery period:
You will usually be up and around in a few days
You will usually return to school or desk work in a week or so
Your surgeon will provide guidelines for resuming normal activities
Some possible short-term side effects of surgery:
A splint may be placed on your nose to help keep the new shape.
Nasal packs or soft plastic splints may be placed in your nostrils to stabilize the septum.
Your face will feel puffy.
Your nose may ache.
You may have a dull headache, and swelling or bruising around the eyes.
A little bleeding is normal in the first few days.
Small burst blood vessels may appear as tiny red spots on the skin's surface.
Final results:
Healing is slow and gradual. You may have some swelling for months, especially in the tip of the nose. Final results of nasal surgery may not be apparent for a year or more.
If you have traditional open surgery, or surgery to narrow flared nostrils, small scars will be located on the base of your nose. The scars usually are not noticeable. Scarring is not visible when rhinoplasty is done from inside the nose.