Nose Surgery
Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Nasal facial plastic surgery (Rhinoplasty) is one of the most popular procedures performed at the Straith Clinic. It is also considered by plastic surgeons to be one of the most difficult surgeries. Straith Clinic has many years of experience with this technique making it one of our specialties.
This procedure can simultaneously correct the function and improve the appearance of the nose. A septoplasty is often performed at the same time as the rhinoplasty in order to reconstruct a deviated septum and to improve breathing.
The plastic surgeon may make incisions on the inside or outside of the nose in inconspicuous areas. The internal structure is then changed by altering the cartilage and the bone. These maneuvers help to reshape the nose into a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. The septum and nasal structures obstructing breathing are corrected to improve breathing as well as to straighten nasal deviations.
What to expect from cosmetic nose surgery:
| Anesthesia | Usually local with IV sedation or general anesthesia |
| Length of Surgery | 1 to 3 hours |
| In/Outpatient | Generally out-patient in our accredited cosmetic surgery operating room suite or in a hospital setting. A no charge overnight stay can be provided for your comfort and convenience. |
| Recovery | Back to work: 10 days to 3 weeks. Strenuous activity/contact sports: 4 to 6 weeks. Avoid hitting nose or sunburn for 8 weeks. Final appearance 6 months to 1 year or more. |
| Duration of Results | Permanent |
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Risks involved with facial cosmetic surgery
No surgical procedure is risk free, and that includes facial cosmetic surgery. Although cosmetic surgery is an elective procedure, every patient must understand that these procedures are real surgical operations that involve the potential for complications. However, most cosmetic surgery procedures are categorized as low risk when performed in an accredited facility, by a board certified plastic surgeon with the appropriate training and qualifications.
Surgical risks can be categorized broadly into general risks and specific risks. General risks are the potential complications that are common to all surgical procedures, such as infection, bleeding, wound healing problems, and anesthetic complications. Specific risks are the potential complications that are unique to the specific facial surgery operations. A more detailed discussion about the specific risks and general risks of your specific facial procedure will be carried out during your surgical consultation.
The risk of complications from a facial surgery can be minimized with a combination of the proper knowledge, skill, sound surgical practices and by closely following your surgeon’s instructions on follow-up care during the recovery period.
With an established track record of over 70 years, board certified plastic surgeons, an accredited facility, and thousands of satisfied patients throughout Detroit, Michigan and the U.S., the Straith Clinic has earned a reputation for cosmetic surgery of the face and body. Call us today at 800-401-1212 or send us an email to schedule a consultation, during which you can discuss our facial services and tour our facility, including our in-site operating facility.
