Q- What is a pedicle graft or flap?
Ans- A pedicle graft also called a flap, consists of a segment of skin, underlying subcutaneous
tissue and/or muscle which is shifted from one area to an open wound or defect for coverage
of that wound. The word pedicle means that the blood supply to the flap is never divided.
When the blood supply is completely divided and reattached this is called a free flap, and
requires specialized skill in microvascular surgery.
Q- What is rhinoplasty and nasal reconstruction?
Ans- Rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping, reshapes the nose to improve appearance, and it may
also be used to alleviate breathing problems.
Pain from nose reshaping procedures are surprisingly mild. A splint is usually worn over the
nose and sometimes inside the nose for five to seven days. There may be some bruising
around the eyes, but this usually clears up in one to two weeks.
Q- Can I receive a second nose reshaping if the first surgery does not produce the desired result?
Ans- Sometimes a touch-up is necessary after a nose reshaping, but it is generally better to wait
a year before any additional surgery is performed. This also allows the maximum time to
see the final results of the surgery.
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