Nose surgery – Rhinoplasty
A nasal correction can restore harmony and greatly improve a face if the shape, size or position of the nose is deemed irregular. Nose surgery is often performed in combination with lip and chin correction for an all-round improved profile. Nose surgery can even better nasal breathing through changing the outer shape, amending an irregular nasal septum (the inner nose) or enlarged nasal cochae.
Several treatments may be necessary with noses that have previously been operated, suffer substantial deformity or have been broken, in order to achieve a satisfactory result. During nose surgery, which generally produces no visible scarring, we also take into account changes in bone and cartilage, in order to improve the nose’s form and function
Further information
Treatment and operation preparation: Obtain timely, comprehensive medical advice and risk awareness, including a full medical check-up with blood evaluation, ECG, nasal breathing test, nasal endoscopy and x-ray. These checks can all be performed here, in-house.
Duration of operation: 30-120 minutes
Anaesthesia: General
Staying at the clinic: Outpatient or stationary for 1-2 days
Work incapacity: 1-10 days
Social capacity: After 1-2 weeks
Sport: After 8 weeks, depending on type of sport
Sun-bathing and solarium: 3 months’ sun protection
Sauna: After 3 weeks
After care: Plaster removal, possible removal of nasal tampon, splint removal in cases of nasal septum correction, nasal care, spray, antibiotics, use of contact lenses instead of glasses.
Durability: Long-term, closer estimate possible after 6-12 months.
Special risks: Inflammation, secondary bleeding in cases of concha reduction, black eyes, sunken tip of nose, irregularity of the nasal bridge.
Cost absorption: Cover in part by health insurance in cases of breathing impairment and after accidents.