Rhinoplasty,
or surgery to reshape the nose, is one of the
most common of all plastic surgery procedures.
Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of
your nose, change the shape of the tip or the
bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils, or change
the angle between your nose and your upper lip.
It may also correct a birth defect or injury or
help to relieve certain breathing problems.
RHINOPLASTY / NOSE SURGERY:
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Length of the procedure: 2 hrs
Type of anesthesia: general
Hospital staying: 4 to 6 hrs
Postoperative stay in Costa Rica: 7 to 10 days |
Depending in the needs of the patient, the
nose cartilage and bone are modified. A bump
can be reduced or eliminated, the sides of the
nose can be brought closer together to make
the nose narrower. The tip can be lifted and
improved in appearance and definition.
Most of the operation is performed by making
only small incisions inside the nostrils. Doctor
Chavarria performs this procedure using general
anesthetic, although there may be cases in which
a local anesthesia is used. This depends on
the degree of the procedure and on what you
and the doctor prefer.
A rhinoplasty treatment usually takes 1-2 hours
in total, though more complex surgeries can
take longer. During the process, the skin of
the nose is separated from its supporting structure
of cartilage and bone. Dr.
Chavarría Leon then proceeds to sculpt
this framework to the desired shape. The character
of the sculpting will depend on the patient’s
needs and wants, as well as on the problem he/she
presents. The doctor’s preferred technique
will also affect the process. Once this part
of the operation is done, the skin is placed
back and re-draped over the area.
Generally, to ensure no noticeable scarring,
incisions are made inside the nose. However,
an “open” method may be preffered,
especially in more difficult scenarios. In these
cases, an incision is usually made across the
columella (the vertical strip of tissue which
separates the nostrils).
When the nose surgery is complete, a splint
will be applied to help your nose maintain its
new shape. Nasal packs or a soft plastic splint
also may be placed inside your nostrils to stabilize
the septum, the dividing wall between the air
passages.
After a rhinoplasty,
Dr. Chavarria usually recommends a recovery
period of at least 8 days that you will have
to spend in Costa Rica. Keep in mind that the
time you spend in the country can be expanded
to your needs especially if you wish to go on
a little vacation before having surgical treatment
performed and take the opportunity to see some
of our natural wonders.
Remember that the price of a rhinoplasty treatment
varies from patient to patient thus, an initial
consultation with Dr. Chavarría is essential
before deciding if you will benefit from this
plastic surgery.
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