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Vaishali B. Doolabh, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Contemporary
Plastic Surgery |
4221
Southpoint Parkway
Jacksonville, Fl 32216 |
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Nose Surgery
(Rhinoplasty) |
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| Rhinoplasty is usually performed as
an outpatient surgery and the procedure normally takes
two to three hours. Most incisions are made on the
inside of the nose. Dr. Doolabh understands that an
ideal nose should be in harmony with the rest of the
face. She takes particular care to refine and reshape
the nose according to patient's ethnic background, age
and skin type. Often nose reshaping and chin enhancement
will be recommended in conjunction with rhinoplasty,
since a chin implant will improve facial balance and
projection. |
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The Procedure For Nose Reshaping |
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The procedure is determined by the
type of correction to be made. In most cases involving a
reduction in size or shape of the nose, the removal of a
hump or the improvement of an angle, incisions are made
inside the nose. Working through these incisions, Dr.
Doolabh is able to cut bone and cartilage (the soft,
movable tissue inside the nose) to reshape it.
To remove a nasal hump, a special file or chisel is
used. A narrower nasal bridge is then formed by bringing
together the bones on either side of the face. In
patients in whom the size of the nasal tip is too large,
cartilage is removed through the inside incision. The
angle between the nose and the upper lip can be improved
by elevating and trimming the septum, the dividing wall
between the two chambers of the nose.
In some cases, it is necessary to narrow the base of the
nose. This procedure involves removal of skin from both
sides of the nostrils at the center, in order to improve
the contour of the noses of some patients. It is
sometimes necessary to add tissue. These procedures can
last from one and a half to two hours or more, depending
upon the extent of surgery. |
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Testimonial |
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“I
would recommend this surgery to anyone, and I
would only recommend you [Dr. Doolabh] to do it.
You have completely changed my life.”
B.E. |
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After Your Rhinoplasty Surgery |
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A lightweight splint is applied to
maintain the new shape of the nose. The splint is
usually removed within a week. Nasal pads may be
inserted at the time of surgery to protect the septum.
This packing is removed within two to three days. Before
and even after the packing is removed, there is
frequently some stuffiness of the nose.
Pain connected with the surgery is minimal to moderate
and is controlled with oral medication. Bruising around
the eyes occurs but begins to fade within a few days.
Discoloration usually disappears in two to three weeks.
Swelling can be reduced by keeping the head in a
slightly elevated position when reclining. Cold
compresses may be recommended. Some slight swelling may
be present for as long as four months to a year. |
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Getting Back
to Normal After Nasal Surgery |
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Although patients are
usually up and around a day or two after the procedure,
strenuous exercises, particularly those which might
elevate blood pressure, should be avoided for several
weeks. |
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If you have any questions, or wish to schedule a consultation with Dr. Doolabh, please call Contemporary Plastic Surgery today at
904.854.4800. |
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