Tony Said:

Rhinoplasty - nose plastic surgery?

We Answered:

I haven't had it done but have worked on an ENT unit nursing rhinoplasty patients.
People's experiences vary both in the time it takes to recover and how they feel about the end result.
Before opting for rhinoplasty, discuss with your surgeon what you are hoping to gain from the operation and the result you can realistically expect. Clearly explain what you think is wrong and what you want changed and understand how your nose will look after the operation.
You will need to rest until the effects of the anaesthetic have passed. You may need pain relief to help with any discomfort as the anaesthetic wears and you will have dressings (packs) in each nostril for about a day, which will stop you from breathing through your nose. You may be asked to stay in hospital overnight, so that the packs can be removed in the morning.
You will have a splint over your nose to support it for seven to 10 days.
If you need pain relief, you can take over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen.

You will feel bunged up for a few days but don't use any nasal sprays or decongestants. You may find the pressure lessens at night if you sleep in an upright position on several pillows.

You will need to breathe through your mouth for the first few days. This can lead to dry lips so use petroleum jelly or lip balm on your lips to stop them cracking.
You shouldn't blow your nose for at least the first week. Your nose may drip, but you should only wipe it gently. If you need to sneeze, cough it out.
Stay away from crowded places for a week after your operation to reduce your risk of infection. Don't do any contact sports, such as rugby or football, for at least six weeks.

And that's about it. Don't forget to go for your check up either.
Good luck, I hope you love the result.

Louis Said:

Does the plastic surgery help for wide nose?please answer if u have experience.?

We Answered:

I had plastic surgery for a deviated septum and bump on my nose, but the doctor can thin out your nose. on my nose he slightly thinned it out to make it look more feminine and it looks great! you just have to get a really good plastic surgeon and pay a lot of money to do it.

Herman Said:

Nose plastic surgery. When someone should have it?

We Answered:

It's hard to say. I'm having trouble getting a mental picture of your nose. I always think that if someone really really wants plastic surgery and the part of their body that they don't like is making them feel upset then they should get the surgery. Just as long as it's not an obsession like Michael Jackson! Then it's ok.

Annette Said:

Hospital Nose Plastic surgery need tips?

We Answered:

1. You need to wait a few days for the swelling to go down but you do not want to wait much longer than about a week since the bone will start to heal and then potentially require a more involved procedure. Your nose may have to be set if it appears crooked after the swelling goes down and sometimes they can just push on it in the office after pain meds have been given. I have not heard of plastic surgeons commonly doing reductions of nasal fractures. I would go to an ENT physician if available.

2. The ED should have referred you to a specific physician for follow-up if they had someone was "on-call" that day. The ED you went to may not of had an ENT doctor on call or plastic surgery may of been covering for ENT. You still may be required to pay some up front costs but they should see you and arrange payment later. If you randomly call a physician for follow-up they have no obligation to see you and can require payment up front before seeing you.

Carlos Said:

is there a way to see what you will look like before getting plastic surgery?

We Answered:

You can surely get a computer generated picture of how you would look after the plastic surgery. You first need to consult a plastic surgeon and know which all hospital organizations provide this facility.