Rhinoplasty procedure is usually completed in about two hours, but the total journey from surgical preparation to post-operative recovery will require a significant time commitment from the patient. Recovery can be smooth and swift if the patient follows the surgeon’s instructions diligently.

The surgeon will explain various aspects of recovery during the initial consultation. Board certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen provides rhinoplasty to patients in Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and surrounding locations.

How to Prepare for Recovery

Advance preparation will make the recovery easier. The patient should have someone to drive them home after the rhinoplasty procedure is over. For the first 24 to 48 hours, the patient should ideally have a family member, friend or a professional nurse to help with certain chores at home. Working people should apply for a leave of about one week well in time so that they can adequately rest at home during the initial recovery stage.

Before the patient leaves for home after the surgery, the medical staff will provide them with detailed post-operative care instructions. These instructions should be followed carefully in order to minimize discomfort, reduce the risk of complications, and expedite the recovery.

The patient should be prepared to follow a diet rich in lean proteins in the post-op recovery phase, and should stay sufficiently hydrated. Ice packs should be arranged in advance or cold compresses should be performed in the first two to three days to reduce swelling.

Dr. V receives patients from Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and nearby areas for rhinoplasty.

Initial Recovery Phase

Mild pain, irritation, bruising, swelling, nosebleeds, and headaches are expected in the first two to three days. The patient should avoid blowing the nose during this early phase. In the first 24 hours, the head should be rested in an elevated position as far as possible.

Mild walks at home can begin from the second day, but heavy lifting of weights and strenuous activities should be avoided for about two to three weeks. The surgeon will most likely prescribe pain medications and antibiotics for the first three to five days to keep the patient comfortable and minimize the risk of infection.

Recovery in the Following Weeks

The first follow up appointment with the plastic surgeon will usually be scheduled at the end of the first week. At this time, the surgeon may remove the sutures as well as the splint of nasal packing, if any. In the week following the surgery, bruising would begin subsiding rapidly, but swelling would reduce gradually over several weeks and months.

Most patients will be in a position to go back to work or resume a more normal routine at home in about one to two weeks after surgery. While most of the side effects experienced after rhinoplasty will disappear in about two weeks, the patient should continue to follow the surgeon’s instructions about refraining from smoking and avoiding strenuous exercises until healing is completed.

For more infomation please contact Dr. V. Dr. Trang Thuy Vo-Nguyen, known to her patients as “Dr. V,” is a board certified facial plastic surgeon providing the latest surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures in Northern Virginia, Leesburg, Ashburn, Reston, Chantilly, Loudoun, Fairfax, Warrenton, Fauquier, Arlington, Manassas, Middleburg, Prince William, and other surrounding Virginia and Washington DC areas. https://thevirginiainstitute.com/contact-us/

Rhinoplasty or nose reshaping surgery can include different types of refinements, which can lead to slight variations in procedural steps in each case. Rhinoplasty can typically include augmenting, straightening, or reducing the nasal bridge, reshaping of the nostrils or narrowing of the nose tip.

Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen or Dr. V is a board certified facial plastic surgeon providing rhinoplasty to patients in Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and surrounding locations.

Consultation

The pre-operative consultation phase is the key first step in the rhinoplasty procedure. If the surgeon invests a fair amount of time at this stage, it will have a positive impact on the final outcome of the procedure. The surgeon and their medical team will review the general health condition, condition of the nose in relation to other facial features, any functional and aesthetic anomalies of the nose, and perform a few diagnostic or medical tests if necessary.

The patient’s medical and surgical history, including any previous nasal breathing problems and sinus infections will be evaluated. The surgeon will assess the quality of the nasal skin, and consider any issues that can make the surgery unsafe. Instructions will be provided with regard to smoking, medications and other pre-operative precautions.

Surgical Plan

The surgeon will carefully listen to the patient’s unique aesthetic concerns, goals and aspirations with regard to their nose and face. This feedback will be correlated with other factors evaluated during the initial consultation to create a customized surgical plan for rhinoplasty.

The plan would incorporate aspects such as narrowing of the nostrils, reshaping the nasal tip, removing a hump from the nasal bridge, straightening a crooked nose, or adjusting the angle between the nose and the upper lip.

Leading facial plastic surgeon Dr. V receives patients from Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and nearby areas for rhinoplasty.

Procedure

Anesthesia or IV Sedation

Rhinoplasty procedure is often performed using light general anesthesia or local anesthesia with IV sedation. The patient will be monitored closely throughout the surgical procedure. Anesthesia procedure will be approved a day in advance with the anesthetist reviewing the patient’s medical records to determine their fitness for the procedure.

Surgery

Rhinoplasty will be performed as an open or closed surgery, depending on the extent of alterations involved. The surgeon will add, remove or modify tissue or synthetic implants during the procedure. In case of open rhinoplasty, the skin will be lifted off the nasal structure to expose the underlying tissue. In case of closed rhinoplasty, the incisions will be hidden within the nostrils.

Closed rhinoplasty is less invasive and leaves no visible scarring. But the procedure must only be performed by an expert facial plastic surgeon because it is more intricate and offers little visibility to the surgeon. Once the procedure is completed, the surgeon will close the incisions with sutures and apply bandages.

Aftercare

Following the rhinoplasty procedure, the patient will spend at least one hour in the recovery area under the monitoring of medical staff. Most patients can return home the same day after a few hours under observation.

For more infomation please contact Dr. V. Dr. Trang Thuy Vo-Nguyen, known to her patients as “Dr. V,” is a board certified facial plastic surgeon providing the latest surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures in Northern Virginia, Leesburg, Ashburn, Reston, Chantilly, Loudoun, Fairfax, Warrenton, Fauquier, Arlington, Manassas, Middleburg, Prince William, and other surrounding Virginia and Washington DC areas. https://thevirginiainstitute.com/contact-us/

Rhinoplasty or nose reshaping surgery can include different types of refinements, which can lead to slight variations in procedural steps in each case. Rhinoplasty can typically include augmenting, straightening, or reducing the nasal bridge, reshaping of the nostrils or narrowing of the nose tip.

Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen or Dr. V is a board certified facial plastic surgeon providing rhinoplasty to patients in Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and surrounding locations.

Consultation

The pre-operative consultation phase is the key first step in the rhinoplasty procedure. If the surgeon invests a fair amount of time at this stage, it will have a positive impact on the final outcome of the procedure. The surgeon and their medical team will review the general health condition, condition of the nose in relation to other facial features, any functional and aesthetic anomalies of the nose, and perform a few diagnostic or medical tests if necessary.

The patient’s medical and surgical history, including any previous nasal breathing problems and sinus infections will be evaluated. The surgeon will assess the quality of the nasal skin, and consider any issues that can make the surgery unsafe. Instructions will be provided with regard to smoking, medications and other pre-operative precautions.

Surgical Plan

The surgeon will carefully listen to the patient’s unique aesthetic concerns, goals and aspirations with regard to their nose and face. This feedback will be correlated with other factors evaluated during the initial consultation to create a customized surgical plan for rhinoplasty.

The plan would incorporate aspects such as narrowing of the nostrils, reshaping the nasal tip, removing a hump from the nasal bridge, straightening a crooked nose, or adjusting the angle between the nose and the upper lip.

Leading facial plastic surgeon Dr. V receives patients from Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and nearby areas for rhinoplasty.

Procedure

Anesthesia or IV Sedation

Rhinoplasty procedure is often performed using light general anesthesia or local anesthesia with IV sedation. The patient will be monitored closely throughout the surgical procedure. Anesthesia procedure will be approved a day in advance with the anesthetist reviewing the patient’s medical records to determine their fitness for the procedure.

Surgery

Rhinoplasty will be performed as an open or closed surgery, depending on the extent of alterations involved. The surgeon will add, remove or modify tissue or synthetic implants during the procedure. In case of open rhinoplasty, the skin will be lifted off the nasal structure to expose the underlying tissue. In case of closed rhinoplasty, the incisions will be hidden within the nostrils.

Closed rhinoplasty is less invasive and leaves no visible scarring. But the procedure must only be performed by an expert facial plastic surgeon because it is more intricate and offers little visibility to the surgeon. Once the procedure is completed, the surgeon will close the incisions with sutures and apply bandages.

Aftercare

Following the rhinoplasty procedure, the patient will spend at least one hour in the recovery area under the monitoring of medical staff. Most patients can return home the same day after a few hours under observation.

For more infomation please contact Dr. V. Dr. Trang Thuy Vo-Nguyen, known to her patients as “Dr. V,” is a board certified facial plastic surgeon providing the latest surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures in Northern Virginia, Leesburg, Ashburn, Reston, Chantilly, Loudoun, Fairfax, Warrenton, Fauquier, Arlington, Manassas, Middleburg, Prince William, and other surrounding Virginia and Washington DC areas. https://thevirginiainstitute.com/contact-us/

Rhinoplasty or nose surgery is an intricate procedure that can have a dramatic impact on the overall appearance of the face. The rhinoplasty surgeon should have an intimate understanding of the nose and other facial features and the relationship between them in order to produce natural looking, balanced results. Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen, popularly known as Dr. V, is a board certified ENT and facial plastic surgeon providing rhinoplasty and various other procedures.

Dr. V combines the principles of art and science to create safe, sustainable and natural looking results with rhinoplasty. She provides rhinoplasty to patients in Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and surrounding locations.

Specializing in Facial Plastic Surgery

Any cosmetic or plastic surgeon is authorized to perform rhinoplasty, but not all plastic surgeons are alike when it comes to facial procedures. Facial plastic surgery is a complex specialty, and a facial procedure such as rhinoplasty should ideally be performed by a plastic surgeon specializing in the field of otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery.

A specialist in this field would have received dedicated training in various facial procedures, and would have a close understanding of how to maintain proportion between the nose and the chin and other facial features with rhinoplasty. A facial plastic surgeon would also be in the best position to ensure that the patient’s essential facial identity and integrity is not compromised, while meeting their aesthetic goals as closely as possible.

Board Certifications

A facial plastic surgeon with advanced training and proven expertise would go through a rigorous selection process to receive a board certification from an authoritative and prestigious board of surgery. A board certification from a widely respected board would automatically serve as an assurance for the patient that they have chosen a surgeon who is distinguished in the field of facial plastic surgery, including rhinoplasty.

Board certified facial plastic surgeons would also be required to clear periodic exams, and would therefore stay updated with the latest surgical techniques, technology and safety protocols. Dr. V belongs to a select group of facial plastic surgeons who have earned board certifications both from the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) and the American Board of Otolaryngology (ABOto), two of the most coveted facial plastic surgery boards in the industry.

Hospital Privileges

The rhinoplasty surgeon should ideally have hospital privileges at one or more leading hospitals in the local area. In the rare event of an emergency, the patient will have the assurance of getting access to hospital care. Hospitals grant staff privileges only after rigorous background checks of the surgeon, which will additionally serve as an assurance to the patient that they are in safe hands.

Dr. V receives patients from Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and nearby areas for rhinoplasty.

Personal Rapport

A plastic surgery procedure such as rhinoplasty is a personal journey for a patient. They should choose a surgeon with whom they feel comfortable and are able to freely share their aesthetic and health needs and concerns. The surgeon should be willing to engage and give personalized care and attention to the patient at every step of the procedure.

For more infomation please contact Dr. V. Dr. Trang Thuy Vo-Nguyen, known to her patients as “Dr. V,” is a board certified facial plastic surgeon providing the latest surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures in Northern Virginia, Leesburg, Ashburn, Reston, Chantilly, Loudoun, Fairfax, Warrenton, Fauquier, Arlington, Manassas, Middleburg, Prince William, and other surrounding Virginia and Washington DC areas. https://thevirginiainstitute.com/contact-us/