The initial consultation for this procedure will be important as you will walk through the possibilities of your surgery and the specific results you wish to achieve. Please bring your complete medical history, as well as all medications you may be taking, a list of allergies, and any previous surgeries. After you place your surgery deposit and have a date to have surgery with our center in Miami, you will undergo an extensive physical examination as well as blood tests, before the South Florida Center staff takes photographs and reviews your surgical plan. Before your procedure, important instructions will be provided for you including precautions about consuming certain foods, medications, or alcohol. Certain protocols for hygienic purposes will also be given.

Your rhinoplasty procedure will vary depending on what your specific surgery will include (parts of the cartilage removed, shaved, added, etc.) Your surgery will likely involve one or more of the following:

• Reshaping the tip of the nose
• Slimming down the width of the bridge of the nose
• Removing any unwanted bumps
• Perfecting the shape of the nostrils
• The reopening or reshaping of the nasal passageways for increased breathing function

Post procedure your nose will be bandaged including a splint for protection. Light gauze might also be applied in the nostrils for five days, and the other bandaging for at least one week. Some discomfort as well as swelling and mild bruising may also occur the first few days and some redness or slight discomfort in breathing may also occur, especially if gauze is applied in the nostrils. Our patient advocates will consult with you on best breathing and eating/drinking practices for your enhanced comfort.

Following your procedure follow-ups are: one day, one week, and one month after the procedure. After that visit, further appointments will be advised by the doctor.

Normal activities, light exercise, or sports may be resumed after three weeks; any sports involving a potential direct impact to the nose or anything strenuous should be avoided for six weeks. Please consult us if you have specific questions about whatever activities should be avoided during recovery.