Nose Surgery

Nasal surgery or rhinoplasty, can improve the appearance of the nose externally as well as the internal function of the nasal airways. The appearance of the nose can affect the overall balance and aesthetic proportions of the entire face. To preserve your individuality and maintain the uniqueness of your nose, Dr. Forley will spend a lot of time with you, discussing your desires and explaining how the changes you request will affect other features of your nose and face. By changing only the negative features and carefully preserving the positive characteristics, your nose will blend aesthetically with your face without appearing overly operated.

Deformities of the nasal septum can cause breathing difficulties. Internal nasal surgery is often combined with surgery of the external nose to improve airway function as well as the appearance of the nose.

Dr. Forley will place most incisions for nasal surgery inside the nose. In certain cases, depending on the extent of work to be done, carefully concealed external incisions may be necessary for optimal correction. The framework structures of the nose including the cartilage and bone are carefully altered and reshaped to achieve the desired changes. The skin is then redraped over the reshaped framework to achieve the final appearance. Internally, deviated areas of the nasal septum will be straightened to maximally open the airways. Areas of severe deformity are conservatively removed to open the airways while preserving the support function of the septum.

Tape and a nasal splint will be applied at the end of your surgery to protect the changes made to your nose and remain for 1 week. Discomfort is usually minimal following nasal surgery. Swelling and bruising develop in the first 24 hours and start to diminish after 72 hours. If external sutures are placed, they will be removed at 7 days. Any residual bruising can be concealed with make-up until it resolves within 10-14 days.