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Rhinoplasty

What it is: A plastic surgery procedure to improve the appearance, proportions and structural functionality of the nose.  Rhinoplasty, commonly called a nose job, can enhance facial symmetry and harmony to improve the patient's self-confidence.  Breathing can also be improved as a result.

What it addresses: Specific aspects of the nose, such as:

- Nose size
- Nose width
- Asymmetry
- Nostrils

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How much downtime should I expect after rhinoplasty surgery?

I am a professional model and obvously would like to know how much time it is going to take to heal before i can go back to work?

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Asked by: Stephen Handisides
California

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October 13, 2008

Body or Face?

Michael A. Bogdan, MD
Michael A. Bogdan, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

If you model for body shots, then one month is fine. If you are a face model, then 2 months are more appropriate. It will take a year or more to achieve the final results, but people should not be able to see that you had something done (unless you are radically changing your look) at those time points and distances.

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September 8, 2008

Rhinoplasty downtime

Sam Naficy, MD
Sam Naficy, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answer by Sam Naficy, MD

 

A tape dressing and a protective shell will cover the bridge of the nose for one week. With modern techniques, no packing is required inside the nose. There may be some discoloration and swelling around the eyes which will typically improve over 5-7 days. One week is usually enough time for returning to work and social activities.

The link below shows pictures of a patient one week after a rhinoplasty. At this time make-up may be worn and most patients are typically able to resume normal activity and return to work or school.

http://www.seattlerhinoplasty.com/html/recovery.php

For important events (weddings, TV appearance, modeling shoot) we typically recommend a minimum of 1 month and preferably 2 months.

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August 13, 2008

Rhinoplasty downtime and expectations

Steven Wallach, MD
Steven Wallach, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

Patients undergoing a rhinoplasty will have a nasal splint for about a week.

If an open rhinoplsasty is performed (that is using a small incision on the skin between the nostrils on the area called the columella), the sutures would be removed 1 week after surgery. The majority of the swelling and bruising should go away within 2 weeks.

Because you are a model, I would probably give it a month to go back to photo shoots. There will be some residual swelling in the tip of the nose for months, but only you would probably notice it.

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