How old should you be?
Growth must be completed - usually 16 - 18 is the minimum.
How long do
I wear a splint? What about bruising?
A splint is worn for 5 - 7 days after surgery and bruising is usually gone
in 7 - 10 days. Most swelling will be gone in 8 - 12 weeks but it CAN take
up to a year to see the final results.
Is the surgery painful?
Pain after the surgery is minimal or absent.
If I bring in a picture
of a nose I like, can the docor make mine look just like the picture?
He may be able to achieve the look you want but there are limitations depending
on the size and anatomy of your nose as well as your skin thickness. Your "new" nose
should be in proportion to your face. The ideal result is one which gives a natural
look. Dr. Wilcox offers computerized imaging to demonstrate the surgical and
asthetic goals in advance.
