Page 68

Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Two

Real Life Case 1 Ms EL sustained an injury to her nose playing netball. She had difficulty breathing through both sides of her nose and also wanted to have her nose straightened. She discussed these goals with her specialist – an ear, nose and throat specialist with special interest in plastic and reconstructive work – and an intraoperative plan was developed. An open structured rhinoplasty was performed and after the nose was straightened, structural grafts were used to improve the support of her nose. Ms EL had an uneventful post-operative recovery and had excellent improvement in both the cosmetic and functional results for her nose. What is Open Structured Rhinoplasty? Open structured rhinoplasty starts with planning of the operation during the pre-operative visit. The planning stage of the operation involves a discussion of what you would like to achieve from your rhinoplasty as well as taking pre-operative photos. If you would like, image modification is also done to allow you to better visualise what the end result might look like. Because no two noses or faces are the same, your own individual operative plan is formulated including the structural grafts that will be required for your rhinoplasty. During the operation, the shape of the nose is altered and then grafts are used to increase the strength of the nose to allow the nose to maintain its shape. These techniques are relatively new, so it’s important that you choose a specialist that has been specifically trained in this area. What Can Rhinoplasty Ac hieve for You? Many of the patients have functional, as well as cosmetic, concerns in relation to their nose. Common functional reasons for getting a rhinoplasty performed include: • Blocked nose • Collapsing nostril • Sleeping with cheek pulling nostril open • Can’t tolerate CPAP machine Cosmetic goals of having a rhinoplasty include: • Reduce size and prominence of bump • Narrow nose • Straighten nose • Decrease size of tip • Refine tip • Improve aesthetic profile of nose How Long Does a Rhinoplasty Take? There is no set time for a rhinoplasty because it is such a meticulous operation. Time taken during the operation varies but is usually somewhere between three and four hours. Most rhinoplasties involve 11 different operative steps and some may involve more than 15 different steps, depending on the complexity of the case. What is the Recovery Period for a Rhinoplasty? Recovery takes approximately two weeks. It takes longer than this for all of the swelling to disappear completely, but two weeks is the time it takes for the majority of the swelling to go down. HEALTH & BEAUTY HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR HEART? The best way to detect early Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is to have a coronary calcium score scan, a painless examination using a CT scanner to image and measure the amount of calcium in the walls of your coronary arteries. At least 25% of Australians who have a heart attack have no prior symptoms. Many heart attacks can be prevented by early diagnosis and treatment of the conditions that contribute to the attack. CT Calcium Scoring is the most accurate screening test for your individual heart attack risk. South Coast Radiology at Pindara Hospital provides this screening test for $175 SOUTH COAST RADIOLOGY ALLCHURCH AVENUE, BENOWA PHONE: 5597 0677 www.scr.com.au Who should have a Calcium Scoring scan? Calcium Scoring is usually suggested for males, 45 years or older, and for females aged 55 and over. However your Doctor is the best person to advise if this study is suitable for you. A referral from your Doctor is required. Moderate CAD Advanced CAD


Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Two
To see the actual publication please follow the link above