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The Plastic Surgery Center
Sin El Fil - Horsh Tabet
Mkalles - Main Road
SAR Center- Al Rifaii Bldg
2nd Floor
Tel/Fax: +961-1-481512
Email: info@dreliegharios.com Mobile: +961-3-820103
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Dr Elie Gharios about
Rhinoplasty
| By:
Dr Elie F. GHARIOS What
is Rhinoplasty
 It
is the operation of remodeling the Nose. Every year, thousands of people in Lebanon
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.
If
you have wondered how nose surgery, or rhinoplasty, could improve your looks,
self-confidence, or health, you need to know how rhinoplasty is performed and
what you can expect. No pamphlet can answer all your concerns, but this one can
provide answers to many of the questions you may have.
A Profile Computer
Simulation can be proposed of the desired modified nose for patients who want
to know what to expect. Skin type, ethnic background, and age are important factors
to be considered in discussions with your surgeon prior to surgery. Before the
nose is altered, a young patient must reach full growth, usually around age sixteen
for girls and seventeen for boys.
Successful facial plastic surgery is a result
of good rapport between patient and surgeon. Trust, based on realistic expectations
and exacting medical expertise, develops in the consulting stages before surgery.
Your surgeon can answer specific questions about your specific needs.
What
happens during the procedure
 Before
deciding on rhinoplasty, ask your facial plastic surgeon if any additional surgery
might be recommended to enhance the appearance of your face. Many patients have
chin augmentation(see mentoplasty and facial implants) in conjunction with rhinoplasty
to create a better balance of features.
First, incisions are made and the
skin of the nose is lifted from its underlying bone and cartilage support system.
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 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.
The skin is 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. The surgery can be done under local or general anesthesia,
on a surgical one-day unit or at the office for the first option.
What
to expect post-procedure
 As
with all facial plastic surgery, good health and realistic expectations are prerequisites.
Understanding nose surgery is also critical. Since there is no ideal in rhinoplasty,
the goal is to improve the nose aesthetically, making it harmonize better with
other facial features.
How soon does normal life resume
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. We 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 one to two weeks after surgery. |
| Dr Elie
GHARIOS
Plastic Surgery Center - Lebanon
Horsh-Tabet - F. Chehab Av.
SAR
Center (Al Rifai Bldg)
2nd Floor | | info@dreliegharios.com |
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