Nose Jobs

A primary open rhinoplasty or nose job, is your first nose surgery . You have never had any work done on your nose before.

A secondary open rhinoplasty is when you have already had nose surgery on an earlier occasion.

The open rhinoplasty is done with a small incision between the nostrils on the underside of the nose.

Your final scar will be almost invisible after your nose has completely healed.

A primary closed rhinoplasty is your first nose job and it is performed without any incisions on the outside of your nose.

It is also referred to as an endonasal rhinoplasty.
If you have had a closed rhinoplasty before, your nose job will be called a secondary closed rhinoplasty.

The advantage here is that there will be no visible scaring.
This makes closed rhinoplasty very popular with patients, although you should really consider what your doctor recommends to get the results you want.

1. Do not smoke for up to two weeks before your scheduled nose surgery.
2. Avoid aspirin and get the list of any drugs from your doctor that you should not take.
3. Arrange to have nursing care for the first few days after your surgery. You will need to hire a nurse or get a family member who will have the patience and endurance to take proper care of you.
4. Never drive yourself to your surgery. Get someone to drive you home.
5. Gather all your supplies ahead of time such as thermometer, antibacterial soap, dressing and gauze.
6. Get all prescriptions filled before your surgery.
7. Prepare a good area for you to rest in when you come home. It will need to be quiet and dark so you can get the sleep you will need.
8. Wear easy to remove clothing to your surgery. Never wear a shirt that will have to be removed over your head. Make sure your shirt can be unbuttoned from the front.

1. Have plenty of nutricious snacks on hand such as jello-yogurt,cottage cheese, juice (with straws) applesauce and soup.
2. Store two weeks' worth of food which can be put in your microwave so you won't have to cook or send out for anything.
3. Get laxatives, eye drops, icepacks, moisurizers, scar reducing creams.
4. Figure out ahead of time the best and safest way for you to bathe so you won't get your nose wet.
5. Get the list of your doctor's protocol so you'll know exactly what to expect.
6. Get a pill case for keeping all your medications organized.