Of all plastic surgery procedures, rhinoplasty,
or nose enhancement, is among the most common, and most challenging.
Rhinoplasty may also be performed to correct an injury, birth defect,
and/or to improve the breathing.
Rhinoplasty in Illinois is usually performed under general anesthesia in an outpatient
setting. In most cases an open approach is used, in which the skin of
the columella (the strip of skin between the nostrils) is cut and lifted
away from the bony and cartilaginous framework beneath. The bone and
cartilage is shaped, reduced, or augmented as desired. The skin is then
re-draped over the modified framework. An external splint (cast) is
applied for one week to protect the nose and help maintain the new form.
Rarely, and NEVER routinely, internal splints or packing is inserted
through the nostrils for several days.
Following surgery, bruising, swelling, and mild to moderate discomfort
can be expected for about a week, but all can be alleviated with cold
compresses and medication prescribed by Dr. Russo in Illinois . Splints and sutures
are removed within the first seven days and you can usually return to
work or non-strenuous activities within a week or two. Strenuous activities
may be resumed within a few months.
The best opportunity to achieve an excellent result in rhinoplasty
is the first time. Subsequent procedures are increasingly difficult
to perform or achieve desired results. For this reason, it’s important
to select your rhinoplasty surgeon carefully. Illinois rhinoplasty specialist, Dr. Russo has an extensive
experience with Rhinoplasty of almost twenty years and over 2600 cases.
A large percentage of cases are complex involving previous surgeries.
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