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How Do I Find the Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon?
Choosing a qualified rhinoplasty specialist is the most important decision you can make when considering nose surgery. Your surgeon should be Board Certified in either Plastic Surgery or Otolaryngology / Facial Plastic Surgery. You should also seek a surgeon who dedicates a significant part of his or her practice to rhinoplasty, as rhinoplasty is generally considered the most difficult procedure in plastic surgery.
How Much Does A Rhinoplasty Cost?
The cost of a nose job can vary significantly depending on the needs of the patient. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery's 2008 Statistics on Cosmetic Surgery, the national average cost for a rhinoplasty in the US was $4,369.
The average rhinoplasty cost in the US has been estimated by Realself.com to be $5,762. The cost of rhinoplasty can also vary depending on the area of the country where your rhinoplasty specialist practices and his or her level of experience.
Revision rhinoplasty frequently costs more than primary (first-time) rhinoplasty because of the level of complexity and the amount of time operating time that is usually required.
What Can I Expect During Rhinoplasty Recovery?
Most surgeons recommend that their rhinoplasty patients take off a week from work or school. Usually within one week of surgery, the surgeon will remove the external cast or splint from the exterior of the nose. When the cast is removed, the nose generally looks swollen and their is mild bruising around the eyes. Patient are encouraged to avoid any strenous activity, such as exercise after rhinoplasty for 2 to 3 weeks.
How Long Will the Swelling and Bruising Last After Rhinoplasty?
The amount of bruising and swelling after rhinoplasty tapers off over the first 7 to 21 days after surgery. The amount of swelling and bruising depends on factors such as what techniques were used during surgery and the health of the patient.
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Ala (a•la) noun – nostril wall or area lateral to the tip of the nose
Augmentation (aug•men•ta•tion) noun – the act or process of building up; as in dorsal augmentation for building up the nasal bridge.
Auricular Cartilage (au•ric•u•lar car•ti•lage) noun – ear cartilage graft frequently used in revision rhinoplasty.
Cartilage (car•ti•lage) noun – elastic tissue that makes up most of the nasal framework; most frequently used as a graft grafting material in rhinoplasty surgery.
Caudal (cau•dal) adj. – relating to the lower surface or inferior portion of the nose.
Columella (col•u•mel•la) noun – the central column of skin and underlying cartilage between the nostrils
Costal Cartilage (cos•tal car•ti•lage) noun – rib cartilage graft frequently used in revision rhinoplasty or for building up a portion of the nose.
Deviated Septum (de•vi•at•ed sep•tum) noun – refers to a crooked nasal septum; arises from developmental abnormality or from trauma such as a nasal fracture (broken nose). Usually causes symptoms of nasal obstruction but may be asymptomatic. Can predispose to sinusitis and nosebleeds.
Dorsal (dor•sal) adj. – relating to the upper surface of the nose; as in a dorsal hump.
Dorsum (dor•sum) noun – upper surface or bridge of the nose.
Ethnic Rhinoplasty (eth•nic rhi•no•plas•ty) noun – nose reshaping surgery for non-Caucasian patients
Graft noun – surgical implant used as a support structure; most frequently made from the patient’s own septal cartilage.
Non-Surgical Nose Job noun – non-surgical procedure for reshaping of the nose using injectable substances.
Primary Rhinoplasty (pri•ma•ry rhi•no•plas•ty) noun – refers to first-time nose reshaping surgery.
Revision Rhinoplasty (re•vi•sion rhi•no•plas•ty) noun– refers to any additional surgery performed after a primary rhinoplasty (see secondary rhinoplasty).
Secondary Rhinoplasty (sec•ond•ary rhi•no•plas•ty) noun – any additional surgery performed after a primary rhinoplasty; also called a revision rhinoplasty.
Septoplasty (sep•to•plas•ty) noun – surgical repair of the nasal septum to correct breathing problems related to a deviated (crooked) septum; frequently performed as part of a rhinoplasty.
Septum (sep•tum) noun – dividing wall between the two nasal passages; composed of cartilage and bone. A deviated septum can cause symptoms of nasal obstruction.
Spreader Graft (spread•er graft) noun – longitudinal graft placed along the dorsal septum to improve nasal airflow, correct a crooked nose / deviated septum, or to widen a narrow bridge.
Tip Projection (tip pro•jec•tion) noun – refers to how far the nose extends anteriorly (the distance between the face to the tip).
Augmentation (aug•men•ta•tion) noun – the act or process of building up; as in dorsal augmentation for building up the nasal bridge.
Auricular Cartilage (au•ric•u•lar car•ti•lage) noun – ear cartilage graft frequently used in revision rhinoplasty.
Cartilage (car•ti•lage) noun – elastic tissue that makes up most of the nasal framework; most frequently used as a graft grafting material in rhinoplasty surgery.
Caudal (cau•dal) adj. – relating to the lower surface or inferior portion of the nose.
Columella (col•u•mel•la) noun – the central column of skin and underlying cartilage between the nostrils
Costal Cartilage (cos•tal car•ti•lage) noun – rib cartilage graft frequently used in revision rhinoplasty or for building up a portion of the nose.
Deviated Septum (de•vi•at•ed sep•tum) noun – refers to a crooked nasal septum; arises from developmental abnormality or from trauma such as a nasal fracture (broken nose). Usually causes symptoms of nasal obstruction but may be asymptomatic. Can predispose to sinusitis and nosebleeds.
Dorsal (dor•sal) adj. – relating to the upper surface of the nose; as in a dorsal hump.
Dorsum (dor•sum) noun – upper surface or bridge of the nose.
Ethnic Rhinoplasty (eth•nic rhi•no•plas•ty) noun – nose reshaping surgery for non-Caucasian patients
Graft noun – surgical implant used as a support structure; most frequently made from the patient’s own septal cartilage.
Non-Surgical Nose Job noun – non-surgical procedure for reshaping of the nose using injectable substances.
Primary Rhinoplasty (pri•ma•ry rhi•no•plas•ty) noun – refers to first-time nose reshaping surgery.
Revision Rhinoplasty (re•vi•sion rhi•no•plas•ty) noun– refers to any additional surgery performed after a primary rhinoplasty (see secondary rhinoplasty).
Secondary Rhinoplasty (sec•ond•ary rhi•no•plas•ty) noun – any additional surgery performed after a primary rhinoplasty; also called a revision rhinoplasty.
Septoplasty (sep•to•plas•ty) noun – surgical repair of the nasal septum to correct breathing problems related to a deviated (crooked) septum; frequently performed as part of a rhinoplasty.
Septum (sep•tum) noun – dividing wall between the two nasal passages; composed of cartilage and bone. A deviated septum can cause symptoms of nasal obstruction.
Spreader Graft (spread•er graft) noun – longitudinal graft placed along the dorsal septum to improve nasal airflow, correct a crooked nose / deviated septum, or to widen a narrow bridge.
Tip Projection (tip pro•jec•tion) noun – refers to how far the nose extends anteriorly (the distance between the face to the tip).
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