Nose Reshaping

Overview
At day 5 - 7 the sutures and plaster splint on the nose are removed. A small amount of bleeding is common for the first 24 hours and is mopped up by a small pad (bolster) placed under the nostrils. The sensation of the skin of the nose is reduced in the short term but this comes back over a period of months. You should not blow your nose for one week and not undertake any exertional activity for at least three weeks.

What are the risks?
There are both general and specific risks and Mr Banwell will talk to you in detail regarding these. General risks include bruising and swelling, bleeding, wound
infection, problems with general anaesthetics, abnormal scarring and keloid scarring. Specific risks include unsatisfactory final shape, healing problems, bleeding, external scars, wound or skin break down leading to unpredictable external scarring, contour
irregularities, loss of septum leading to the collapse of the bridge line of the nose, septal perforation, actual or perceived ongoing airway obstruction.

How many times should I see Mr Banwell before the operation?
Generally we like to see all patients at least twice although a consultation fee will only be charged for the first visit. Mr Banwell will discuss with you exactly what your aims and expectations are regarding possible surgery. He will also talk to you about how realistic these aims are and will discuss his surgical expectations in terms of what may be achievable with surgery. Patients are encouraged to see Mr Banwell as many times as they require prior to surgery so that he can fully understand what you would like to achieve out of the surgery and also so that you are fully informed of what the procedure involves and the potential risks.

What costs are involved?
+ Surgical fees
+ Hospital fees
+ Specialist anaesthetist fee