How Soon Can You Return to Work After Rhinoplasty?

If you feel like your nose draws unwanted attention, a surgical procedure can help it harmonize with your features. Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a nose job, is a surgical procedure that reshapes the nose. It is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries performed today, helping patients enhance their profiles and boost their self-confidence. If you’re considering rhinoplasty, it’s natural to have questions about the procedure and what to expect. 

What is a Rhinoplasty or Nose Surgery?

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that alters the shape and size of the nose. It can be performed for cosmetic reasons, to improve the appearance of the nose, or for functional reasons, to correct breathing problems. Nose surgery can be performed to adjust the size or shape of the nose, restore symmetry, or help sculpt a nose that balances your facial features. Dr. Stile is a specialist in facial plastic surgery who makes each nose surgery a customized procedure. 

How is Rhinoplasty Done?

Rhinoplasty is typically performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes incisions inside the nose or across the columella. The skin is then lifted, and the surgeon reshapes the bone and cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage grafts may be used to support the nose or to improve its shape. Once the surgeon has completed the reshaping, the skin is redraped, and the incisions are closed.

Individuals who feel like their nose is too prominent or their features lack definition may combine rhinoplasty with a procedure such as chin augmentation to achieve a stronger, more shapely profile. 

How Soon Can You Return to Work After Rhinoplasty?

The recovery time after rhinoplasty varies depending on the extent of the surgery and your comfort level. You will often have a splint on or in your nose that will be removed after a few days.  Most patients can return to work within one to two weeks, but you may still have some noticeable swelling and bruising at this point. Most of these effects fade within a few weeks. Dr. Still will typically clear you to resume your exercise routine after four to six weeks. 

How Soon Will I See My Rhinoplasty Results?

The initial swelling after rhinoplasty will subside within a few weeks, allowing you to start appreciating your new appearance. However, some residual swelling will continue to fade gradually over the next several months. Your final results may take up to a year to fully develop, although most people are very pleased with their appearance within a few weeks of surgery. 

Am I a Good Candidate for Rhinoplasty?

Good candidates for rhinoplasty are in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the results of the surgery. They typically want to achieve a nose that balances their other features for a more harmonious appearance. It is important to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and expectations and to determine whether rhinoplasty is right for you.

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Dr. Frank L. Stile, MD, FACS

Dr. Frank L. Stile is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. His office is in Las Vegas. The office is luxuriously appointed and has won awards for original designs and decor. His practice provides the full spectrum of cosmetic surgery procedures. Dr. Stile has had the privilege of helping over 10,000 patients achieve their cosmetic surgical goals. Originally from New York City, Dr. Stile graduated high school at the age of 15 and began medical training at the City University of New York’s Accelerated 7-year combined Undergraduate and Medical School Program. He completed his clinical training at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. His post-doctorate training included 12 years of residency. During that time, Dr. Stile received specialized surgical training at four academic institutions of excellence. He is the published author of articles and book chapters in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgery literature. He has presented research at National and International Plastic Surgery Conferences. Dr. Stile regularly visits with leaders in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery, facilitating the exchange of ideas and constantly refining his techniques. Dr. Stile has long held an interest in the martial sciences, specifically mixed martial arts. His personal and professional relationships with the stars of MMA have made him the most trusted and requested plastic surgeon by champions of the sport. Dr. Stile has innovated and published techniques for both treating new facial injuries and preventing recurrent injuries in “cut-prone” fighters. His work has been featured in such publications as the New York Times, Maxim Magazine, and Real Fighter Magazine, in addition to numerous television and radio shows. Dr. Stile is an avid illustrator, painter, and sculptor. His work adds to the decor of both his home and office. He is also the published author of two children’s books. His greatest accomplishment, second only to being a husband and father, was the establishment of the Frank L. Stile Foundation in 2011. The goal of this non-profit was to serve and support the needs of children in crisis. To date, this initiative has helped provide over TEN MILLION meals for food insecure children and their families in addition to providing resources for medical care.

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