Septorhinoplasty in Washington, D.C.

Local anesthesia and sedation or general anesthesia are used for your surgery. This will be discussed during your consultation.

Good candidates are men and women at least 16 years of age, who are in good health and who have realistic expectations. Fully grown teens can have Septorhinoplasty surgery.

This varies depending upon the techniques used and whether or not you are having a combination of procedures done. Simple procedures can take as little as 45 minutes while more complex ones take up to 3 or more hours.

Dr. Davison or Dr. Pinell will perform your surgery either in a local outpatient hospital or in our state-of-the-art surgery center. This will depend on insurance coverage and patient medical needs.

This is determined by the procedure(s) chosen for you. For Septoplasty the incision is made inside the nose in a cell wall. For Rhinoplasty they can be inside or outside the nose depending upon the technique your surgeon deems is best suited to your needs.

Yes. The incisions do result in scars – but using the safest, most advanced techniques, Dr. Davison and Dr. Pinell artistically place them inconspicuously inside and outside the nose.

Our patients tell us they experience discomfort such as a stuffy, puffy feeling. Your nose may ache and you may experience a dull headache.

No. You will need a responsible adult to drive you to and from your surgery and stay with you overnight and for a couple of days if possible.

Some swelling and bruising around the eyes is normal and to be expected. You will need to stay in bed the first day after your surgery – with your head elevated on 2-3 pillows. Patients usually feel better within 1-2 days.

This is the practice of packing the nose with cotton – but is rarely necessary.

Patients generally are presentable and able to return to work within 1 week after their surgery. You may be able to resume light exercise after about 1 week also. You will be restricted from strenuous exercise and sports for at least 3 weeks. Lifting, bending, stooping and straining should also be avoided.

Dissatisfied patients are rare at Davinci Plastic Surgery – but should it occur – “revision” surgery can be performed to correct or fix whatever needs to be done. You need to know that healing takes time and occurs at a different pace in each individual. It is important to allow healing to take place in order to be able to see and appreciate the final results – with any surgery – but with Septorhinoplasty in particular. Remember that swelling and bruising can disguise your final results until fully resolved.

If your surgery is performed strictly for cosmetic reasons – insurance will not cover it. If you are having surgery for medical/functional problems – i.e. broken nose that now hinders proper breathing – insurance may cover that cost. You need to check with your insurance provider.

This may be possible. Check with our front office staff about this.