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Houston Rhinoplasty Procedure And What It Involves

By Debra Bennett


There are a number of people who are not happy with the size and shape of their noses. The nose is central when it comes to central balance of the face and there are many people who opt for the surgical procedure for reshaping the nose for them to find a harmonious alignment of features. For the residents of Houston rhinoplasty procedure is a complicated one and the patient should know what it involves.

While the treatment is very complicated, there are some limitation as to the extent to which alterations can be made. The result of treatment depends on age of a patient, size of the nose and skin condition. There should be very clear communication between a patient and the surgeon before the procedure. The patient should have realistic expectations from the treatment. That is because the treatment might not solve social and emotional problems.

There are a number of reasons for people to opt for the procedure. One major reason why people consider rhinoplasty is for cosmetic purposes. That is when a person looks to change the nose shape because it could be lacking in definition, might be too wide or could be round. There are also medical reasons to consider the procedure. That will be when there are injuries to the nose, or when the nose is broken. When a person has breathing problems, they will greatly benefit from rhinoplasty.

The procedure can be done by making incisions in the nostrils. That is the case with closed rhinoplasty. The other option is open rhinoplasty in which a small incision will be made on the nose before the nose gets elevated. The procedure that is used will depend on nose area which is supposed to be treated. The surgery can be covered by the NHS, which is only the case when it is done as reconstructive surgery to improve breathing in a patient.

The operation takes approximately 2 hours, which depends on the specific technique used. After the treatment, the patient is expected to spend a night or two in hospital. You should also stay away from work for two weeks before resuming lighter duties. Exercising should be restricted to only non-strenuous activities.

The majority of closed nose surgeries will take 2 weeks to heal. There might not be scarring but should there be a broken nose which results from surgery, you will experience noticeable bruising. The bruises are around the eyes and last for around 10 days. There are effects of the surgery such as memory lapse, impaired judgment and slow reaction. After the procedure, you need to get someone to stay with you for some days.

As regards the results, even slight changes to the structure of the nose can make a huge difference on the way the way the nose looks. In some cases however, the slight changes might not be enough and the surgeon might decide to do a second procedure to improve on the changes.

Just like happens with other surgeries, there are some possible risks and complications. The risks include adverse reaction to anesthesia, bleeding and infection. There are some people that experience permanent numbness. The numbness is around the nose and might make it hard to breathe.




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