Nasal Surgery

DR. CHARLES BAILEY, JR., MD, FACS, FICS
Board Certified Surgeon

Rhinoplasty or nasal reshaping is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures The removal of a large nasal hump or the narrowing of the nostrils can improve the look and shape of your nose. This may be done in conjunction with other rhinoplasty procedures to create the desired appearance.

Your surgeon will evaluate the structure of your nose and face and discuss in detail your appearance expectations. Facial balance is important.

Computer imaging will help you and your surgeon determine the size and shape of your nose. Factors that influence the final results include the structure of your nasal bones and cartilage, the shape of your face the thickness of your skin and your age. Cosmetic nose surgery may be performed on female patients as young as 15 or males as young as 17.

However, the surgeon will need to make this determination. Depending upon the procedures performed, a splint may be applied to the nose to help maintain its shape. Soft plastic splints may be placed in your nostrils to stabilize the airway and are removed in 5-7 days.

The surgery can be performed as an outpatient under general anesthesia and takes approximately 2 hours to complete. For the first day following surgery, patients should plan on staying in bed with the head elevated.

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It is important to avoid hitting or rubbing the nose for approximately eight weeks. Exposure to the sun should be limited for the two months.

After your procedure Dr. Bailey may offer a visit to your home by a plastic surgery nurse, trained to assist in your recovery. Most patients can return to work or school within 7-10 days following surgery. Exercise and other strenuous activities may be resumed in about two weeks.

Snoring, Difficulty Breathing

Breathing or snoring problems might be a sign that you are a candidate for nasal surgery or septoplasty. A nasal deformity may be a sign of a more serious medical condition and may be covered by your health insurance.

The septum, which is the dividing wall between the air passages, may be deviated or crooked, causing nasal obstruction. To improve the nasal airway, the shape or position of the septum may be corrected with surgery.

Incisions are made inside the nostrils. Nasal packs or soft plastic splints may be placed in your nostrils to stabilize the septum after surgery.

The surgery can be performed as an outpatient under general anesthesia and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete. For the first day following surgery, patients should plan on staying in bed with the head elevated.

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