Rhinoplasty in Columbus, Ohio

Your nose is basically made up of two components: hard and soft tissue. The hard tissue is bone and cartilage. The upper one-third of your nose is bone while the lower two-thirds is cartilage. The soft tissue component is comprised of skin and fatty tissue. In most instances, not much can be done to change the soft tissue components. Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure intended to alter the hard tissue components of the nose to reshape its architectural framework. After Columbus rhinoplasty surgery, the skin and soft tissue components are re-draped over the new structure, conforming to the new shape and volume.

Why have rhinoplasty or nose-shaping surgery?

The nose is our most prominent and distinctive facial feature. Some individuals have never liked the appearance of their nose, while some have seen its appearance altered by trauma. Still others don’t like the changes that have come with aging. Whatever the reason, if you have been thinking about changing your nose, rhinoplasty might be for you. Columbus rhinoplasty or nose surgery—one of the most common cosmetic procedures—involves reshaping the bone and cartilage framework of your nose.

Procedure:

A rhinoplasty is performed in one of two ways: either closed or opened. In the closed approach, all of the incisions are hidden inside the nose, leaving no external scar. This procedure is done by the surgeon’s feel, rather than direct visualization. Even though Dr. Michael Sullivan was classically trained to perform closed rhinoplasty, he has found his results over the last 25 years to be more accurate and predictable when using the open approach.

Post-Op Results:

The nasal splint and sutures are removed one week following rhinoplasty surgery. Although the nose may appear slightly swollen, patients are typically comfortable returning to work, school or usual activities at this time. Light exercise is permissible eight to ten days after the procedure.

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