Reasons include reducing the size of the nose, removal of bumps as well as improving the angle of a nose. Conditions may be natural or due to external trauma to the face. This operation may be helpful to patients who have difficulty breathing. The operation can be performed on all age groups.

A medical history along with a careful examination is conducted in order to evaluate your general health. We will discuss with you the way your nose can look in relation to your other facial features. Digital photographs and computer imaging allow your doctor to evaluate the appropriate procedure to achieve the desired results. Pre-operative instructions and post-operative instructions and care will be carefully explained including medications that may be prescribed.

The recovery takes one to two weeks. Most people resume their normal activities within a week or two. Following surgery, a lightweight splint may be applied to maintain the new shape of the nose. The splint is usually removed within a week. Internal nasal splints may be inserted at the time of surgery to protect the septum. These are also removed within a week. There is always some stuffiness of the nose, especially when work has been done on the nasal septum.

Pain is minimal and is controlled with medications. Bruising occurs around the eyes and begins to fade within a few days. Discoloration usually disappears in two weeks.