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Nose surgery is sought for a variety of reasons.
Some people simply don't care for the noses they were born with;
some don't like the way aging has changed their nose. Many people
have undergone skin cancer removal, had previous nose surgery or
suffered traumatic accidents that require reconstruction. Still
others have persistent breathing or snoring problems that require
internal nose surgery (septoplasty / turbinoplasty). Whatever the
case may be, nose surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures
for both men and women today.
Cosmetic nose reshaping surgery addresses shape, width, length and/or
overall size of the nose. Considerations like the shape of your
face and genetic facial features, your height, gender and ethnicity
play significant roles in planning your nose surgery. Our state-of-the-art
imaging computer and before and after photographs are excellent
visual aids that help you and Dr. Schmid more easily understand
one another.
Since the nose is a defining characteristic of the face, slight
changes can greatly alter the appearance. Nose surgery is
an intricate surgery of millimeters that requires utmost
care, expertise and artistry in creating facial harmony and a natural
looking result. Through communication, thoughtful surgical
planning, refined technique and artistic talent, Dr. Schmid
has helped thousands of men and women achieve their cosmetic goals.
Approximate recovery time for nose surgery is 10 days to two weeks.
As with any cosmetic procedure, recovery times vary with the extent
of surgery, the attention the patient pays to postoperative care
and follow-up, and patient's genetic healing abilities.
Unfortunately, many people with protruding ears
bear a lifetime of self-consciousness and insecurity. Protruding
ears can cause children to bear the burden of cruel teasing, while
teenagers and adults feel they must cover protruding ears with longer
hair styles.
Otoplasty, or surgery to 'pin back' the ears, is a safe
surgical procedure performed under local sedation that may help
children and adults restore self-esteem. It can
be performed after the age of 5, once the ears are fully developed,
and the patient and/or guardian are able to decide the degree of
correction they would like. Under normal circumstances, the procedure
takes about two hours and results are immediate.
Suffering from a traumatic accident resulting in
partial loss of the ear, an ear lobe tear, or dissatisfaction
with the lengthening of the ear lobe caused from aging may be addressed
with reconstructive surgery. While ear lobe repair and shortening
of the earlobe (lobularplasty) are relatively simple in-office procedures,
reconstructing the ear can be a complex procedure staged over time.
Ear reconstruction is often covered by insurance.
Approximate recovery time is one week. As with any cosmetic procedure,
recovery times vary with the extent of surgery, the attention the
patient pays to postoperative care and follow-up, and patient's
genetic healing abilities.
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