A number of patients have asked this question, and it relates to the indicated type of breast reconstruction and each individual patient’s needs and history/physical. Breast reconstruction that involves an implant (either tissue expander or silicone implant, or even with […]
One of the most important findings after a rhinoplasty is the ability to continue breathing well through both sides of the nose, or even having improved breathing following a nasal procedure. During a nasal surgery, there are steps of the
A “reduction” rhinoplasty may involve lowering of the dorsum, or bridge, of the nose to straighten the profile of the nose; additionally, the cartilage of the tip of the nose may be reshaped and on occasion soft tissues of the
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A functional septoplasty is a procedure that may be performed at the same time as a rhinoplasty in order to straighten the septum, which divides the left and right sides of the nose on the inside of the nose to
Patients will often use saline, or salt water sprays following a rhinoplasty inside the nose in order to help keep the inside incisions clean while irrigating the nose on the inside following either a septoplasty or a rhinoplasty.
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Swelling after a rhinoplasty may take up to a year to fully resolve with most of the swelling being present in the first 2-3 months. Depending on the the type of rhinoplasty (for instance a closed versus open rhinoplasty) and
The nose is made up of bone and cartilage. When one fractures or breaks their nose, either or both of the bony and cartilaginous components of the nose may be deviated. In the initial period of several weeks, a closed
Immediate breast reconstruction is defined as a form of breast reconstruction (for instance, tissue expander, implant, autologous (DIEP or deep inferior epigastric perforator flap) or using one’s own tissue) at the same time as the mastectomy. Delayed reconstruction happens after
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