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Surgery of the Nose

Reshaping of the nose (Rhinoplasty) is one of the most common of all the plastic surgery procedures. Thousands of people every year choose this procedure to change the size or shape of their noses. Rhinoplasty can change the size of your nose, change the angle between your nose and your upper lip, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, or narrow the width of the nostrils. It may also correct birth defects or breathing problems.

Teenagers are best treated after their growth spurt, around age 14-15 for girls and 15-16 for boys. Rhinoplasty is usually done on an outpatient basis, in the surgeon's office, an outpatient surgical facility or in a hospital. Complex procedures may require a short hospital stay. Rhinoplasty can be performed under local or general anaesthesia. An external splint on the nose may be required for a few days following the surgery.

Rhinoplasty procedure usually takes an hour or two though complicated procedures may take longer. Most rhinoplasty patients are back to school or simple work within a week. As with any surgical procedure, there are some risks, which should be discussed with your surgeon.

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