How much faster is recovery time with a closed rhinoplasty vs open? I would like to have my tip refined and nostrils narrowed. Is that possible with the closed procedure?
Answer: Recovery Time for Closed Hello,In the closed approach, people are surprisingly comfortable usually with little to no swelling and minimal to no bruising. In my practice, ~50% of our patients get NO bruising at all; the other ~50% get minimal bruising that is usually completely gone by the day the cast comes off. By day 7, almost all the swelling of the face is gone and usually most, if not all, of the bruising is completely gone. You can put on a small amount of makeup and go out for dinner that evening and no one will know you had anything done. Due to our scarless technique, since there are no external cuts or scars and no unnecessary dissection, the healing process is much quicker. For out of town patients, you may fly back to your respective city or country the day after cast removal. Hope this helps, Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210
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Answer: Recovery Time for Closed Hello,In the closed approach, people are surprisingly comfortable usually with little to no swelling and minimal to no bruising. In my practice, ~50% of our patients get NO bruising at all; the other ~50% get minimal bruising that is usually completely gone by the day the cast comes off. By day 7, almost all the swelling of the face is gone and usually most, if not all, of the bruising is completely gone. You can put on a small amount of makeup and go out for dinner that evening and no one will know you had anything done. Due to our scarless technique, since there are no external cuts or scars and no unnecessary dissection, the healing process is much quicker. For out of town patients, you may fly back to your respective city or country the day after cast removal. Hope this helps, Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210
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February 8, 2016
Answer: Closed versus open rhinoplasty healing time The actual healing time with either approach varies from patient to patient depending on what is being done. It's also hard to say if a closed approach is an option in your case without seeing your nose. You can learn more about the closed versus open rhinoplasty approach at my web reference link below.
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February 8, 2016
Answer: Closed versus open rhinoplasty healing time The actual healing time with either approach varies from patient to patient depending on what is being done. It's also hard to say if a closed approach is an option in your case without seeing your nose. You can learn more about the closed versus open rhinoplasty approach at my web reference link below.
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January 30, 2016
Answer: Closed rhinoplasty recovery time vs open? I perform both depending upon the nature of the desires and the number of revisions a patient has undergone as well as the condition of the skin envelope. The swelling is less and the return to normalcy time is smaller with the closed.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA
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January 30, 2016
Answer: Closed rhinoplasty recovery time vs open? I perform both depending upon the nature of the desires and the number of revisions a patient has undergone as well as the condition of the skin envelope. The swelling is less and the return to normalcy time is smaller with the closed.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA
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January 26, 2016
Answer: Closed vs open rhinoplasty recovery time? Closed vs open rhinoplasty recovery time? Closed rhinoplasty heals in the tip faster but the "recovery time" is the same.
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January 26, 2016
Answer: Closed vs open rhinoplasty recovery time? Closed vs open rhinoplasty recovery time? Closed rhinoplasty heals in the tip faster but the "recovery time" is the same.
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January 25, 2016
Answer: Closed rhinoplasty recovery time vs open? Dear treacleThe early recovery between open and closed rhinoplasty is similar. Keep in mind that most basic primary rhinoplasties are routinely performed closed. Open rhinoplasties are often reserved for complex reconstructive cases involving valve reconstruction and dorsal extension grafts ... . Long term, tip swelling persists longer in open rhinoplasty. Generally, tip work and nostrils are handled well in closed rhinoplasty and some would argue (me included) that in primary rhinoplasty, closed surgery offers clear advantages over open surgery. The most important decision is to choose an experienced surgeon who can help you make the wise and safe choices.
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January 25, 2016
Answer: Closed rhinoplasty recovery time vs open? Dear treacleThe early recovery between open and closed rhinoplasty is similar. Keep in mind that most basic primary rhinoplasties are routinely performed closed. Open rhinoplasties are often reserved for complex reconstructive cases involving valve reconstruction and dorsal extension grafts ... . Long term, tip swelling persists longer in open rhinoplasty. Generally, tip work and nostrils are handled well in closed rhinoplasty and some would argue (me included) that in primary rhinoplasty, closed surgery offers clear advantages over open surgery. The most important decision is to choose an experienced surgeon who can help you make the wise and safe choices.
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