Frequently Asked Questions About Rhinoplasty
1. What is Rhinoplasty?
2. When can rhinoplasty be performed?
3. What does a typical Rhinoplasty consultation entail?
4. How is Rhinoplasty performed?
5. What should I expect post-operatively?
6. When will the cast be taken off and does this hurt?
7. When will I be able to see the results?
8. What are the risks of Rhinoplasty?
9. What are Arnica montana and Bromelain homeopathics, I have heard that it reduces swelling and bruising? Which is the best kind to take?
10. Are there any new techniques to repair a deviated septum. Is cauterization used? Does the nose always have to be packed after surgery?
11. I am 16 and have been thinking of rhinoplasty for a long time. At what age is it safe to have a rhinoplasty?
12. I'm getting a deviated septum and a hump fixed all in one and I wanted to know what kind of scarring I should expect. Also, how long is it after the operation that I'll see good results?
13. How much would a rhinoplasty, without insurance ect...be? Is the average price range like $5000 to $6000?
14. It's been five months since my surgery and now since I started to get back in shape and returned to my gym. I have notice that when I run and workout my nose drips. It is very runny, here I am walking away and every few min. I have to use a tissue. Is this just part of the healing stage or need I bring this up to my doctor? Its really annoying! Has anyone experienced this at all?
15. My PS mentioned a shot of cortisone to help some of the scar tissue. Why is this and what will this do?
16. I'm going to get my nose done soon and my doctor also recommended me getting a chin implant because he says my nose will still appear 'big' since my chin goes a little further in then it should...Do people get both these procedures at the same time? And do you recommend I should do this?
17. I have to get my cast off soon and wanted to know if it is going to hurt? Is there anything I can do beforehand?
18. I have thick nasal skin and a surgeon I spoke with said that I may not be able to see much detail with my rhinoplasty? Is this true? Should I see another surgeon?
19. Is it improper to ask to speak with previous patients who have had revision rhinoplasty done by the surgeon I am considering for the same procedure?
20. What is a "hanging columella"?
21. Is it possible for someone to be allergic to dissolvable stitches? And if so, what would the reaction be?
22. I had a rhinoplasty done around 13 years ago and since then I have experienced impaired breathing. When I sleep on one side, the upper nostril seems to collapse a bit and obstruct my breathing. Can this be corrected? and How?
23. Do you have advice for African American persons on picking a PS?
24. Can Pollybeak deformity be corrected? How is this done?
25. I used to be addicted to cocaine. As a result, my past (I'm recovered) addiction left a hole inside my nose, between my nostrils. Can I have the hole filled?
26. I recently had a rhinoplasty & septoplasty, its almost 6 months & on one of my nostrils I still can hardly breath. Is this normal?
27. How much does rhinoplasty cost?
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