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Rhinoplasty Research
Rhinoplasty or a “nose job”
is used to modify the physical appearance of the
nose or to correct functional problems such as:
breathing difficulties (septoplasty) or injury
reconstruction. The most common nose surgeries
are performed to reduce the size of a large nose,
remove a bump, lift the nose tip, narrow a wide
nose and to correct a crooked nose.
Nose surgery is the most difficult
cosmetic surgery procedure for any plastic surgeon
to learn. This explains why so very few ever learn
to master the technique and produce attractive
and natural looking results. This is no time for
you to be shopping for a “bargain.”
You are going to live with the results of your
surgery for the rest of your life and a poor result
truly is “as plain as the nose on your face!”
The difference in cost between an unskilled surgeon
and a true artist is minimal, but the difference
in the quality of the result can be dramatic and
life changing!
Dr. Edison is not only an expert
in artistic beauty, he can also help you breathe
better and improve nasal function. Also, if you
made the mistake of not choosing an artist the
first time, Dr. Edison will apply all of his creative
talents and help you make the most out of an unfortunate
experience. Correcting a bad nose job (revision
rhinoplasty) is the most difficult procedure of
all and Dr. Edison has turned disappointment into
amazing beauty for many of his very satisfied
patients.
Did you know that rhinoplasty
can be performed painlessly and safely under twilight
sedation? This allows you to avoid general anesthesia
and its inherent risks and side effects. There
are two surgery methods, the open and closed techniques.
The open technique involves cutting the outside
skin. The closed technique surgery is performed
through the nostrils. During your consultation,
Dr. Edison will discuss the benefits and advantages
of which technique he will undertake to beautify
your nose.
Depending on the complexity, the
surgery itself may last between 1 and 2 hours.
As with any other surgery, there may be complications
such as: bleeding, infection, pain, bruising,
and difficulty breathing. Dr. Edison will educate
you on all the necessary steps to follow to sustain
a speedy and complication free recovery.
What to expect before,
during and after surgery:
1. Call or email Dr. Edison for
all questions or request a brochure by mail.
2. Schedule a free personal consultation
to meet with Dr. Edison and learn what can be
accomplished in your particular case, tour the
facility and meet the staff.
3. Obtain a pre-operative evaluation
at the facility (included in the fee); examination
and blood work.
4. Surgery in our certified facility
(usually 1-2 hours, depending on complexity)
5. No one may drive after surgery!
All patients may recover overnight in our facility,
with a private nurse, if they prefer (optional
at a cost of $300.00), or they will need a ride
home or to their hotel.
6. Rest 24 hours, then may perform
non-strenuous tasks. May drive when the effects
of medication have worn off.
7. Packing removed in 24 hours,
splint removed in one week.
8. Most people return to work
after the splint is removed (about one week).
Strenuous activities can be resumed one month
post-operative.
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