UNDERSTANDING
THE SURGERY
The definition of rhinoplasty is,
literally, shaping the nose. First, incisions are made,
and the skin of the nose is lifted from its underlying
bone and cartilage support system. The majority of
incisions are made inside the nose, where they are
invisible. In some cases, an incision is made in the
area of skin separating the nostrils. Next, certain
amounts of underlying bone and cartilage are removed
or rearranged to provide a newly shaped structure.
For example, when the tip of the nose is too large,
Dr. Smith can sculpt the cartilage in this area to
reduce it in size. The angle of the nose in relation
to the upper lip can be altered for a more youthful
look or to correct a distortion.
The skin is then redraped over
the new frame, and the incisions are closed. A splint
is applied to the outside of the nose to help retain
the new shape while the nose heals.
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