This
is a very common facial cosmetic surgery procedure. Often
these procedures are referred to as a “nose job”.
There are three procedures usually performed in correcting
the appearance of the nose.
Sometimes just the tip of the nose requires reshaping, for example when the tip
is bulbous. The most common nose
reshaping is known as a standard Rhinoplasty. Here the bridge of the
nose is corrected together with the tip. A more complicated procedure called
a septorhinoplasty. This is where all elements can be performed as well
as repair or alteration to the nasal septum.
Before the Procedure
It is essential that you get sound professional advice
before you go ahead with a nose reshaping procedure.
At Mills & Mills Medical Group we believe that
all advice should be free. That’s why we offer a free
private consultation with our surgeons without any obligation.
We also offer a meeting with one of our friendly patient
co-ordinators who are on hand to give you information
on other aspects of your procedure, such as for example,
the cost of the procedure, availability in our hospital,
as well as different ways of paying for your procedure
such as through a cosmetic surgery loan. Our co-ordinators
are not there to give clinical advice, only our surgeon
can do that, but they are there as a continual support throughout your care with
Mills & Mills.
Before you attend for your consultation try and write
down all the questions that you would like to ask our
surgeon. You may forget when you are there. It’s
also a good idea to bring someone along with you for support, of course, if you
want to keep the procedure totally confidential, that’s fine too.
Consultations about 'nose jobs' are easy to arrange and are held throughout the
United Kingdom and in Marbella.
The Consultation
Your consultation for nose reshaping will typically last between half an hour
and one hour. You will have the opportunity to ask all of your questions directly
to the surgeon. He will examine you and make his recommendations. He will explain
the benefits of nose reshaping and the risks too.
Following your consultation with the surgeon, your patient co-ordinator will
be able to confirm the cost and make all arrangements for you if you decide to
proceed.
Pre-operative screening
Before your procedure it may be necessary to have some tests carried out. For
example, blood tests. Your surgeon will advise you what tests are required. Your
patient co-ordinator will arrange these for you. It is important that we know
you are fit and well for the procedure.
The Procedure
A rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) is always performed under a general anaesthetic
which means that you are asleep throughout the procedure. Very occasionally,
if just the very tip of your nose requires reshaping, it may be possible to perform
your procedure under local anaesthetic, perhaps with some sedation. Your surgeon
will discuss this with you at consultation. Nose reshaping takes the surgeon
between one and two hours to complete depending on the complexity of the procedure.
After the procedure
You will remain in hospital overnight unless previously advised otherwise. In
hospital you will have a small dressing across/underneath the nose. When you
are discharged you will have a splint across the nose to afford protection. You
will be taken home or to your hotel to begin your recovery period.
You can expect some bruising and swelling of the eyes and upper cheeks. This
tends to last about ten to fourteen days. You may feel a bit blocked up as though
you have a cold and perhaps a sore throat.
It takes some months to see the complete effects of your nose reshaping but there
is usually a noticeable change after the initial bruising and swelling have settled.
You will need to take off seven to fourteen days from work.
Free Consultation - the next step
The next step is to arrange a free
private consultation with a Mills & Mills Surgeon
at a centre
near you. This is easy to do. Simply call us on the
number provided and we will do the rest. We will be happy
to chat with you on the phone and answer any questions
that you might have. We know how important this procedure
is to you. It is our aim to provide you with a service
second to none.
We look forward to hearing from
you. |
