Popular Rhinoplasty and Facelift Questions

Question:

When does insurance cover a nose job surgery?

Answer:

If the reasons you are seeking a rhinoplasty are of a functional nature, such as the inability to breathe through your nose or a deviated nasal septum, many insurance companies will cover the part of the procedure that is required to correct those problems. However, if your reasons are cosmetic and relate to appearance, then rhinoplasty is generally not covered by insurance.

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Question:

Will I get scars from having nose job surgery?

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Some rhinoplasty incisions can be made entirely inside the nose, referred to endonasal or closed rhinoplasty. In this case there are no visible scars. In other situations, an open or external incision is necessary. With open rhinoplasty, the incision is made on the columella, the center piece of skin that separates the right and left nostrils. Dr. Rizk employs a 3D endosopic technique for both open and closed rhinoplasty, thereby limiting the size of the necessary scar and reducing healing time.

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How can you reduce swelling after rhinoplasty?

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To reduce swelling after rhinoplasty surgery, Dr. Rizk advises meticulously icing the nose and face. It is important to sleep on the back, keeping the head elevated following surgery to further minimize swelling. Using arnica cream and pills and vitamin K will aid in the healing process as well.

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Question:

Can you smoke after rhinoplasty?

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If you are a smoker, Dr. Rizk advises that it is important to quit smoking two weeks before and two weeks after rhinoplasty. The reason for this is that smoking causes vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the skin. Correct healing depends on adequate circulation. In general, smokers heal slower and have an increased risk of other complications such as necrosis, scarring and skin loss. Smoking can also be related to problems with airway obstruction, anesthesia reaction and bleeding.

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Question:

How long does the rhinoplasty surgery last for?

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On average it takes between 1 ½ to 3 hours for Dr. Rizk to perform a rhinoplasty. But the time for the surgery really depends on many factors including: primary vs. revision rhinoplasty, the usage of grafts, and open vs. closed rhinoplasty and the thickness of the skin. However, when Dr. Rizk performs a rhinoplasty he is not watching the clock and approaches the procedure as an artist creating a masterpiece.

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How long is the healing process after rhinoplasty surgery?

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Rhinoplasty patients can expect to feel socially presentable and confident within one week of surgery. In fact many people return to work or school in as little as five days after surgery by Dr. Rizk. Rhinoplasty is an outpatient procedure, but the first two days following surgery are very important in the healing process. During those days, the nose and the face area should be iced meticulously. As mentioned above, swelling may take six months or longer to completely subside.

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When can I expect to see results after rhinoplasty?

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You will notice a change in your nose immediately following surgery. While major chances are visible immediately it will take some time to see the final result. Some swelling will persist and it can take up to six months or even a year for all the swelling to subside and for healing to be complete.

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Question:

How long do you need to wait before you can return to work after rhinoplasty?

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Generally, most patients can return to work one week after rhinoplasty surgery completed by Dr. Rizk. This allows time for the initial swelling and bruising to subside.

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Question:

What are the risks associated with rhinoplasty?

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As with any surgery, there are risks associated with rhinoplasty, which include recurring nosebleeds, difficulty breathing through the nose, numbness in and around the nose, and pain, discoloration or swelling that may persist. Another risk is displeasure with the finished nose resulting either from too much or too little cartilage being removed or an uneven-looking nose.

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Question:

How old do you have to be in order to have rhinoplasty?

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Typically, the minimum age for a female to undergo rhinoplasty is 14, while for a male it is 15. Anatomically, the nose is fully formed at these ages, plus this is the time that self confidence and self image are of utmost importance to teens. Dr. Rizk believes that ultimately the decision to have rhinoplasty must be the teenager’s. He will not perform surgery if it is merely the wish of the parents.

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