When a surgeon narrows the nasal bridge with an osteotomy, it seems like there must then be a gap created between the nasal bones and the facial bones. Does the nasal bridge then remain disconnected from the facial bones or do the bones heal back together? If they heal back together how long does that take?
Answer: Osteotomy healing time after rhinoplasty It usually takes about six weeks for the nasal bones to heal back together at which point they are essentially back to original strength. This is fairly similar to how most broken bones heal. It's also why most of us who perform a lot of rhinoplasty surgery will emphasize the importance of avoiding impacts to the nose during those first critical six weeks post-op.All the best,--DCPPearson Facial Plastic Surgery®
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Answer: Osteotomy healing time after rhinoplasty It usually takes about six weeks for the nasal bones to heal back together at which point they are essentially back to original strength. This is fairly similar to how most broken bones heal. It's also why most of us who perform a lot of rhinoplasty surgery will emphasize the importance of avoiding impacts to the nose during those first critical six weeks post-op.All the best,--DCPPearson Facial Plastic Surgery®
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May 31, 2019
Answer: Do bones fuse back together after nasal osteotomy? Hello. Great question. The bones will heal back together within a couple of weeks. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan.
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May 31, 2019
Answer: Do bones fuse back together after nasal osteotomy? Hello. Great question. The bones will heal back together within a couple of weeks. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan.
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May 30, 2019
Answer: Osteotomies Hi,The bones can be fully disconnected (but remain in a soft tissue pocket) or partially disconnected. They do fuse back together and by 8 weeks they are almost at the strength before surgery. Best,
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May 30, 2019
Answer: Osteotomies Hi,The bones can be fully disconnected (but remain in a soft tissue pocket) or partially disconnected. They do fuse back together and by 8 weeks they are almost at the strength before surgery. Best,
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Answer: Healing of nasal osteotomies The answer to this question is simply that the bones NEVER heal to their original state. Nasal osteotomies heal by fibrous union - in other words, scar tissue fills in the gap in the bones. The published data shows that the nose is never as strong after rhinoplasty as it was before rhinoplasty.
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Answer: Healing of nasal osteotomies The answer to this question is simply that the bones NEVER heal to their original state. Nasal osteotomies heal by fibrous union - in other words, scar tissue fills in the gap in the bones. The published data shows that the nose is never as strong after rhinoplasty as it was before rhinoplasty.
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May 30, 2019
Answer: Nasal bone healing after osteotomy Hi,
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May 30, 2019
Answer: Nasal bone healing after osteotomy Hi,
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