From anatomical perspective a nose can be described as a construction of bones and cartilages covered by skin. In order to change nose shape plastic surgeon needs to insert a surgical instrument underneath the skin and alter the form and placement of osteo-chondral carcass. That’s how we can describe rhinoplasty.

There are two kinds of rhinoplasty: open and closed.

In an “open” rhinoplasty, a small incision is made in the columella, which is a little column of skin that separates two nostrils. That incision allows the nasal skin to be lifted off of the tip of the nose up to the forehead area so the doctor can work with the open frame. When operation is finished, skin is moved back and secured with a cosmetic suture.

In closed rhinoplasty all incisions are made inside, on the mucous membrane of the nostrils. Doctor uses those incisions to separate skin from osteo-chondral carcass and stretch skin to gain access to cartilages and bones. All of it is done without any disruption to skin layer that helps to eliminate scarring.
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When can I get back to work after nose job? – This is the most common question to ask before rhinoplasty. Plastic surgeons do not always tell all the truth about healing period after nose surgery. So the patient sometimes is not ready, doesn’t know what to expect.

The first week after surgery you will likely spend resting in bed or on the sofa with your head elevated at all times, and you will need to have a responsible adult with you at all times in the first 24 hours following surgery. This week you will look very bruised and swollen, particularly in the area around the eyes. You will look as someone who was beaten and this is not a good time to show up at work. Additionally, you may find your upper jaw or teeth to be somewhat sore, so a soft diet is appropriate for a few days.  Read More…

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