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The Plastic Surgery Group Albany Plastic Surgeons 1365 Washington Ave. Ste. 200 Albany, New York 12206 Phone: (518) 438-0505 Website: www.theplasticsurgerygroup.net

Albany Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty can address many issues with the nose. If you are unhappy with your nose because it is too large or too wide or an unusual shape, you might consider rhinoplasty. If you would like to refine the tip of your nose or your profile, you might consider rhinoplasty. If your nose has been injured and it is distorted or crooked, you might consider rhinoplasty.

Rhinoplasty usually takes between one and two hours to complete. If the reshaping is extensive or it is being performed along with other procedures, it may take longer. After surgery, there will be a splint placed on your nose to maintain and protect your new nose. Soft splints may also temporarily be placed in your nostrils to aid breathing and give to added support.

The first day after your surgery, you may feel puffy, achy and experience swelling and bruising. Any discomfort can be managed by prescription pain medication. prescribed by your Albany plastic surgeon. You will need to relax in bed and keep your head in a raised position during the first day after your surgery. You should be able to return to normal activities with a few weeks of surgery although you should still avoid any exercise or activity that increases blood pressure.

There are no visible scars when the surgery is conducted inside the nostrils. When surgery is performed on the outside of the nose, there will be tiny scars that are hidden under the nose.