Depending on the technical difficulty, the procedure oscillates between an and two hours.

In the majority of the cases this procedure is carried out with general anesthesia, since the manipulation of the septum thus deserves it.? In case of the procedure only would be the modification of the tip of the nose, the Dr. Cárdenas could use local anesthesia.

In the majority of the cases, the procedure is carried out at a Clinic with all the facilities, or at a hospital of second or third level.

The general consensus is, in the first place, that the patients always feel better than what are seen; and in second place, the majority of our patients they are surprised of the little pain that they experience during the first days.? The main inconvenience situates in which due to the inflammation of the weavings (presenting a peak to the 2 days post surgery), the majority of the people will not be able to breathe for the nose until the inflammation yield, this is, in one or two weeks.? On this point is important the application of cold compresses to improve the symptoms, as well as the medicines prescribed by the Dr. Purple one.? Al same time, You will experience a decrease of the face exactly and the gradual disappearance of the bruises.

During your previous visit, the results of your blood work will be revised and you will let us know about adverse reactions and allergies, or well, those medicines that You take at the present (ej.? Aspirin).

We are convinced that it?s indispensable to know your needs and expectations concerning the? procedure, so we could be able to set realistic expectations that satisfy your desires in short and long time.

As with other surgeries, it?s convenient to avoid smoking, sun and heat exposure. ?An important data is that only until after three weeks it?s recommended to practice sports again? (non contact as to jog or aerobic exercises).? Concerning contact sports? you?ll have to wait six weeks at least to give time to the bones fuse again.

The possible complications in short time are: the bled, if significant will require packaging the nose with gauze; and the possibility to develop sinusitis (infection of the paranasal sinuses) which is treated with antibiotic.

There is a remote possibility at long-term that nasal obstruction appear and that the final result would not be the desired one.

The final result will be the desired one in almost all patients.? The final result can be perceived as quick as in three months, or well, as late as 2 years.? The majority of the patients would have their final aspect at 6 months.