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Common Facial Plastic Surgeries

The first thing that may come to mind when you think of cosmetic surgery are dramatic before and after pictures. While these cosmetic procedures can remarkably transform your appearance, some also make an extraordinary difference in your well-being and health. Below are common facial plastic surgeries, why they are done and how they can help you.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is a procedure that transforms the appearance of your nose.

Primarily, rhinoplasty is done for cosmetic reasons. The nose is the most defining facial characteristic, and even the most minor changes can make a huge difference. In some cases, structural issues with the nose can cause breathing difficulties. Undergoing rhinoplasty surgery can alleviate those problems.

Blepharoplasty

A blepharoplasty procedure removes the sagging skin around the eyes.As we age, muscles supporting your eyelids weaken, causing droopy eyelids and eyebrows. Continue reading

Ear Infections:Symptoms and Pain Relief

Ear infections are common and painful, so how are they caused, what are the symptoms and more importantly what can you do to resolve ear infections?

Symptoms Of Ear Infections

Otitis Externa or an infection of the outer ear, has three symptoms. Blockage of the ear, discharge and pain from the affected ear. Swimmers often get it when swimming pool water mixes with ear wax, causing it to expand and block off the ear canal.

Ear infections usually come on after some sort of trauma, which can be scratching the ear, itching the ear, putting objects in the ear, removal of wax, etc. This trauma causes damage to the lining of the ear, which causes an infection. Sometimes the infection can be so bad the whole ear swells up, and the face in front of the ear can become very inflamed.

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Sleeping Positions After Rhinoplasty Surgery

Any surgery that you have can be painful and finding a suitable sleeping position, one that will not affect the surgical area is integral to the healing process. Below we have listed a few tips to help you sleep comfortably after rhinoplasty surgery.

35-40 Degree Angle

After having your rhinoplasty surgery, to minimize swelling, it is best if your head and nose are above the heart, at least for awhile after surgery. You can also sleep on a reclining chair for about a week as well. Using a few pillows to prop up your head is helpful.

Your Surgeon Knows Best

After your surgery, it is important to be as comfortable as possible and well-rested, but you also do not want to risk bumping your nose. Lying on your side may cause asymmetrical bruising, swelling and you might inadvertently bump your nose this way as well.  Continue reading

Will Your Rhinoplasty Be Noticeable?

Rhinoplasty results should always look natural. At Ear, Nose & Throat of Fairfield, we know how to achieve the perfect balanced rhinoplasty for your facial structure, so it is only noticeable because you look better. You looking and feeling better is the only part that should really ever be noticed after your procedure.

 

Noticeable InThe Right Way

Deciding to have a nose job usually takes quite a long time of deliberation for most patients. Deciding whether or not the procedure is right for you can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. You know what you dislike about your nose and you know how you would like the end result to look like. Looking better should be a subtle, natural change.

 

Choose Ear, Nose & Throat Of Fairfield

How to achieve that subtle outcome depends on your surgeon. At Ear, Nose & Throat of Fairfield, we will counsel you regarding your achievable results and show you what can be accomplished. A subtle change that appropriately fits your face and bone structure are the best results with a nose job. Continue reading