Rhinoplasty / Nose surgery
Before / After:
Data Sheet:
Objective: To improve the appearance, structure and / or function of the nose in order to maintain a natural harmony with the rest of the face.
Surgery time: 2 to 3 hours.
Anesthesia: local with light sedation.
Remove of sutures: It’s NOT necessary. At 7 postoperative days, the acrylic splint and nasal plugs are removed, if these had been placed during surgery.
Hospitalization: NO, outpatient procedure.
Recommended rest: between 7 and 14 days although the patient can return their activities after 5 to 7 days postoperatively.
Scars: procedure performed nasally so the incisions are located inside the nostrils being imperceptible. In cases of secondary rhinoplasty (by previous nasal surgeries) an incision can be made in the nasal columella.
Complementary Procedures: Septoplasty. Mentoplasty. Otoplasty.