GOALS |
Reconstruct nose injury, scar or defect. Restore nasal breathing or a more normal facial appearance. Minimize cosmetic deformity. |
PROCEDURE |
Nose Reconstruction / Nose Plastic Surgery / Reconstructive Rhinoplasty |
ANESTHESIA |
Local anesthesia alone or in combination with sedation |
LENGTH |
Most cases of nasal reconstruction range from 30-90 minutes in duration |
AFTER PROCEDURE |
Most sutures are removed by day 7 |
RECOVERY |
Most activities may be resumed immediately. Swelling and bruising generally subside by 1 week. Return to work in 1 week |