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- BOTOX Cosmetic
- Restylane
- Perlane
- Juvederm Ultra
- Juvederm Ultra Plus
- Radiesse
- Sculptra
- TCA Chemical Peel
- Cosmelan Mask
- Refinity Peel
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rhinoplasty
overview |
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introduction |
nose
reshaping surgery enhances the appearance of the nose
through a variety of techniques; sometimes used to improve
breathing ability |
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variations
and techniques |
tip
plasty, septoplasty, turbinate reduction, ethnic rhinoplasty,
functional rhinoplasty, revision
rhinoplasty |
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incision
placement & surgery details |
can
be performed "open" (through an incision between
nostrils) or "closed" (endonasal, with no external
incisions) |
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anesthesia |
local
with IV sedation, or general |
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surgical
facility |
usually
outpatient surgery center |
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length
of surgery |
1
to 4 hours |
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discomfort
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mild
to moderate |
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what
to expect after surgery |
swelling,
bruising around the eyes, nasal congestion, tenderness;
return to work in 1 to 2 weeks |
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risks |
asymmetry,
undercorrection, overcorrection, persistent swelling,
need for further surgery, infection, nosebleeds |
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often
combined with... |
septoplasty
(for deviated septum), chin
implant, fat transfer,
lip augmentation |
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cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$2,000
to $8,000 |
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duration
of results |
the
results of nose surgery are permanent |
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insurance |
part
of the costs of rhinoplasty may be covered by insurance
when breathing is significantly impaired or when the deformity
is due to trauma |
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