Rhinoplasty in Nashville

We work hard to ensure the day of your rhinoplasty in Nashville feels smooth, calm, and well planned.

In addition to booking the procedure itself, we will also schedule a pre-operative appointment to take place between 1 month and 2 weeks out from your surgery. This check-in allows us to finalize the details of your neck lift, inform you of all pre- and post-op instructions, and answer any and all questions you have, so you can feel confident going into the day of your surgery.

Your surgeon will first mark the area for treatment, explaining what these marks mean. Once you’re ready, we will escort you to our on-site operating suite—a AAAA, State-accredited facility—where we will place you under anesthesia and begin your procedure.

As for the surgery itself, it all begins by ensuring the correct amount of bone or cartilage gets removed. If you are only wanting a minor change or two in your nose shape, this may not include much of a decrease in your nasal material. However, for those who want to completely alter their nose’s structure, we may need to do more sculpting. Once the underlying tissue and bones are in the correct shape, we close your skin again.

Our physicians typically complete rhinoplasty procedures within 2 to 4 hours utilizing 1 of 2 methods. The first is to remove the skin from your nose to access the cartilage or bone; the other is to make an incision through your nostrils. Occasionally, we may opt to graft cartilage from other parts of your body, such as your septum, ear, or rib cartilage, to reshape your nose and create the desired shape. Our plastic surgeons’ skillful techniques and attention to detail ensure that you receive the best, most individualized possible outcome from your rhinoplasty in Nashville.

Just like any plastic surgery procedure, a rhinoplasty requires some physical, emotional, and logistical preparation in advance. We will guide you through this process during your pre-operative appointment, but here are a few key things to keep in mind immediately after rhinoplasty in Nashville.

• Your surgeon will call you after the procedure to check in on you and ensure both you and your caregiver have had a chance to settle in properly.
• It is not unusual for the nose to bleed intermittently for the first few days. Bleeding that persists in a continuous stream, however, should result in a phone call to the office.
• Keep your head elevated when resting, three pillows if you are in bed, or a recliner at 45 degree angle or higher. The feeling that you cannot breathe out of your nose is totally expected.
• Once the packing has been removed on day one, you may use a saline nasal spray for dryness and cleaning as needed. Do not blow your nose or sniff, just let the saline run out; we recommend doing this in the shower.
• The nasal drip pad may be changed as needed, and removed when drainage stops. It is imperative that the splint NOT get wet, as it could come off. Leave all of the splints and packing in place; they will be removed by the office staff when appropriate.
• You may resume taking allergy medication if necessary, so long as it does not contain a decongestant.
• Walk around at least every two hours during waking hours to prevent a blood clot.
• Wear compression leg hose for three days and do foot pumping exercises when in bed.
• Periodic deep breathing exercises will help prevent pneumonia.
• Do not drive until you are cleared to do so by the office staff.
• No exercise, strenuous activity, or heavy lifting for two weeks.
• Resume eating food as soon as you are ready, but avoid spicy and greasy foods for 24 hours.
• At no point while taking pain medication can you drive a car, go to work, make important decisions, or consume alcohol.