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Nasal reconstruction was one of the first cosmetic procedures ever developed and is among those most frequently performed today. Appearance can be improved for those people who are dissatisfied with the shape and size of their noses.
Reasons for Surgery
Reasons include reducing the size of the nose, removing bumps, and improving the angle of the nose. Conditions may be natural or due to external trauma to the face. This operation will also help patients who have difficulty breathing. The operation can be performed on all age groups, including teens and the elderly.
Before Surgery
A medical history along with a careful examination is conducted in order to evaluate your general health. We will discuss with you the way your nose can look in relation to your other facial features. Digital photographs and computer imaging allow Dr. Feinfield to evaluate the appropriate procedure to achieve the desired results. Pre-operative instructions may include the elimination of certain drugs that contain aspirin in order to minimize the possibility of excess bleeding. Antibiotics may be prescribed before surgery to prevent infection.
Method of Surgery
Surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia. In most cases, the skin of the nose is separated from the underlying skeleton of bone and cartilage. The bone and cartilage are then reshaped and the skin re-draped over the surface. Patients who have a deviated septum may also benefit from this correction.
Post-Operative Information
The recovery takes one to two weeks. Most people resume their normal activities within a week or two. Following surgery, a lightweight splint is applied to maintain the new shape of the nose. The splint is removed within a week. There is always some temporary stuffiness of the nose, especially when work has been done on the nasal septum.
Pain is minimal and is controlled with medications. Bruising occurs around the eyes but begins to fade within a few days.
THOUSAND OAKS
SIMI VALLEY
415 East Rolling Oaks Drive, Suite 190
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Tel: 805.494.4797 Fax: 805.494.4810
1687 Erringer Road, Suite 103
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Tel: 805.494.4797 Fax: 805.494.4810