Nasal Reconstructive Surgery:

Nasal reconstruction repairs nasal deformities due to trauma, cancer, and malformed or missing nasal anatomy. It is most commonly done after nasal injuries.

Who is an Ideal Candidate?  |  Procedure Description  |  Recuperation and Healing  |  What to Expect (Results)  |  Insurance Coverage

Who is an Ideal Candidate?

People with:

• Nasal deformities due to fracture or other injury.
  
• Nasal deformities due to skin cancer removal.

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Procedure Description

• Surgery is performed on an outpatient basis under sedation with local or general anesthesia.
  
• To reshape or fix damage in the nose, the skin is lifted, enabling the doctor to remove or rearrange the bone and cartilage.
  
• The skin is then redraped and stitched back over the nose. A nasal splint on the outside of the nose helps retain its shape while it's healing.
  
• Usually all incisions can be hidden inside the nose.

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Recuperation and Healing

• Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication.
  
• Splints are commonly used inside the nose, which are removed after a week.
  
• Patients are usually up and around in a few days. Your surgeon will provide guidelines for resuming normal activities
  
• Healing is a gradual process. Some swelling may be present for months, especially in the tip of the nose. Final results of nasal surgery may not be apparent for a year or more. However, improvement is often noticeable within a couple of weeks.

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What to Expect (Results)

• Improved Appearance
• Improved breathing
  
• Correction of congenital or acquired deformities

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Insurance Coverage

Nasal reconstructive surgery is usually covered by insurance.
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