Face

Bruises around the eyes and/or a slightly crooked nose following injury usually indicate a fractured nose. If the bones are pushed over or out to one side, immediate medical attention is ideal.

Nose plastic surgery – also called nose job surgery. Nose reshaping or nose plastic surgery is also call rhinoplasty or nose job surgery.Patients who are considering nasal surgery for any reason should seek a doctor who is a specialist in nasal airway function, as well as reshaping the nose.

Corrective surgery, called otoplasty, should be considered on ears which stick out more 2 cm from the back of the head. It can be performed at any age after the ears have reached full size, usually at five or six years of age.

The goal is to create an aesthetically pleasing nose that functions well for breathing – and is balanced with the rest of the face and appearance. Several consultations are often needed to ensure the surgeon and patient have the same expectations and to ensure best results.

Thorough assessment before rhinoplasty is crucial to ensuring a good rhinoplasty outcome. The suitability for surgery, patient expectations and concerns are assessed and a surgical plan is formulated – getting this right comes with experience and it is an area of continuing learning for any rhinoplasty surgeon.

Many patients who had nasal fractures and have previously undergone close reduction of nasal fracture will require definitive treatment of their persistently twisted nose.

Local anaesthesia tends to dissipate within one hour after discharge – in you need pain medication please take as prescribed with food. Avoid rapid temperature changes and/or direct sunlight for the first 2 months following surgery. Avoid direct physical contact to the incision site – the general rule is to avoid sporting activities for the first 5 to 10 days.