Preparing for Rhinoplasty
First and foremost is a consultation with Dr Rahul Gogoi. He will prepare you and make you understand the surgical procedure. What is the realistic expectation as every nose is unique and individual as you yourself. Once you are sure that you would like to proceed with the rhinoplasty surgery. We will be guiding you how to prepare for surgery under local anaesthesia as well as surgery under General Anaesthesia
Rhinoplasty What to expect?
Dr Rahul Gogoi has one of the highest number of rhinoplasties under local anaesthesia. The surgery can last anywhere between 4-6 hours in duration. The local anaesthetic solution used is Tumescent Anaesthesia the effects of which last for about a duration of 8 hours.
1. Post Surgery nasal taping and thermoplastic cast will be in place for a period of 10 days
2. Nose stitches and cast are removed on the 10th post operative day
3. Night taping has to be done to help the skin and tissues adapt and re-attach to the internal cartilage framework for a period of 3-4 weeks
4. The total duration of complete resolution of the swelling of the nose can be between 6-12 months
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Pre Operative Investigation for Rhinoplasty under Local Anaesthesia
1. Complete Blood Count
2. TSH, T3, T4
3. Viral Marker - HIV, HCV, HbsAg
4. RBS
5. PT, INR
6. Chest X-Ray
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Pre operative Investigation for Rhinoplasty under General Anaesthesia
1. Complete Blood Count
2. TSH, T3, T4
3. Viral Marker - HIV, HCV, HbsAg
4. RBS
5. PT, INR
6. Chest X-Ray
7. Serum Creatinine
8. NA+, K+, Urea
9. ABO Blood grouping
10. ECG
Address
Skulpt-Face Clinic - Dr Rahul Gogoi
House No 195, Rajghar Road
Rajghar Bihutoli
Guwahati
+91-76369-74861