Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty corrects deformities of the nose that may be the result of trauma or heredity. Dr. Schmidt's training in facial plastic surgery emphasized both the aesthetic and functional aspects of rhinoplasty surgery. In many cases he is able to not only improve how your nose looks, but also improve your breathing.
Dr. Schmidt's training also emphasized revision rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty is a notoriously tricky operation. Even if a surgeon does a technically perfect surgery, variability in the healing process can result in less than ideal results. If a patient has previously had nasal surgery and they are not satisfied with the appearance or function of the nose, further surgery can sometimes be done to improve these things.
Surgery is performed on an outpatient basis at a local hospital or surgery center. Bruising and swelling are expected, and the amount of each varies with the type and amount of work required. Stitches and a splint are typically removed about a week after surgery. Swelling is often very noticeable for the first two weeks, and slowly resolves over a period of several months. It can take up to a year before then final result is achieved.
Dr. Schmidt will follow you closely in the weeks and months following your nose surgery to monitor and support your healing progress.
Dr. Schmidt is a published author on complications from rhinoplasty in his mentor's book, Rhinoplasty: Cases and Techniques, now available from Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.