FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RHINOPLASTY

Noses come in all shapes and sizes. They all are beautiful. Sometimes, however, a nose may not match your face the way you would like it too.

Nose surgery, or rhinoplasty, is an operation that can dramatically change your facial appearance.

If you are considering nose surgery, you may have questions. Here are answers to the questions most frequently asked by our patients.

If you are scheduled for rhinoplasty, you may click this link for a printable Informed Consent Form for Rhinoplasty. You must read and sign the form before the procedure. You can save some time in the office by reading and completing the form at home.

Q: What is a Rhinoplasty?
A: A Rhinoplasty is a procedure that is performed in order to reshape the person's nose. The nose may be deformed secondarily to trauma or maybe it is disproportionate to the patient's face, requiring some revision.

Q: How much pain is associated with the Rhinoplasty?
A: Most patients will take a small amount of pain medication post operatively. I sort of liken the pain of a Rhinoplasty to that of a headache. Obviously, if we have to break the bones in order to narrow a wide nasal bridge then there will be a little more discomfort associated with that.

Q: When can I return to work?
A: Most patients can usually return to work in as little as a week. A lot depends on the amount of bruising and swelling, and how sensitive the patient is to let other people know they have had the surgery. I think it is very important to keep the head elevated and to keep ice on the eyes to minimize the bruising and swelling.

Q: When can I wear my contacts or glasses?
A: Most patients can wear their contacts and glasses immediately post op. This will be determined by how much bruising and swelling the patient has. Post op there can be a moderate amount of bruising so it is imperative that in the immediate post op period the patient keeps the head elevated, and keeps ice compresses on their eyes as much as possible.

Q: When can I wear make-up?
A: After a Rhinoplasty, most patients can put makeup on in a matter of a day or 2 in order to hide some of the bruising. I think it is most important to keep the head up and to keep ice on the eyes.

Q: What do I need to watch out for after the operation, if anything?
A: Most of the incisions are done inside of the nose; however there is sometimes a little incision along the columella which separates the 2 nasal passages. Their may be some oozing or slight bleeding that can occur post operatively and usually this will resolve in time. It is very important after the surgery to avoid any kind of straining, sneezing or coughing which might incite a little bit of bleeding. The video below uses professional models for demonstration purposes. The results are not those of Dr. Brueck.

Click on this link for more before-and-after photos of Dr. Brueck's work in Nose Surgery
As in all cosmetic surgery, a thorough consultation with your surgeon is the wisest first step. Arrange a free, personal and confidential consultation with Dr. Brueck by clicking on this link or by calling 239-939-5233. If you prefer to speak with a woman, ask for Judy, Dr. Brueck's aesthetic coordinator.

Dr. Brueck is a Board Certified plastic surgeon with 29 years of experience in plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. He has been named one of the top plastic surgeons in Southwest Florida (Northport to Marco Island) for five consecutive years, including 2008, by Gulfshore Life magazine.

Dr. Brueck and his highly trained staff are dedicated to providing patients with the finest in cosmetic and plastic surgery in a responsive and comforting manner.

While rhinoplasty is a primary cosmetic surgery procedure offered by Dr. Brueck, he also provides a wide variety of additional plastic and reconstructive services to patients throughout the Fort Myers, Naples and Marco Island area of Southwest Florida.

Dr. Brueck also performs liposuction, breast augmentation, breast reduction, face lift, forehead lift and eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). Non-surgical procedures include laser hair removal, Lipodissolve, laser resurfacing, Obagi, Botox and Restylane.

You may contact Dr. Brueck by telephone at 239-939-5233, through email or through his Aesthetic Coordinator, Judy.