RHINOPLASTY (NOSE SURGERY): Surgical Highlights

Good results require great finesse by the surgeon
Thick skin much more difficult to work with
Usually not much pain
Black eyes if bones are reset (goes away in 1 week)
Usually wear tape and splint on outside of nose for 1 week
Looks good in 1-3 weeks, but keeps improving for 6 months
Resume office work in 1-3 weeks; sports in 4-6 weeks
Scars usually all inside nose
Operation takes about 1-2 hours; go home same day
Local or general anesthetic
Imager used to show before/after pictures in consultation