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Most Popular Rhinoplasty Questions…

Hello. I’m Dr. Michael Sullivan, facial plastic surgeon at the Sullivan Centre in Columbus, Ohio. I specialize in rhinoplasty surgery.

One of the questions I’m commonly asked about rhinoplasty is, “What is the recovery like?” and actually quite honestly, it’s a pretty – I don’t want to say simple but it’s a pretty routine recovery. Most people don’t experience much in the way of discomfort. Although I always give everyone a prescription for pain medication, I find that most people don’t take anything more than maybe Tylenol or extra strength Tylenol the following day after surgery.

Sometimes they might have a little headache the night of the surgery and might need to take something a little bit stronger. But that’s pretty unusual. I think probably the most annoying thing after rhinoplasty is the fact that you have stuffiness and congestion like you would with a head cold. That’s expected because the same swelling you have on the outside is a result of the surgery you have on the inside and it takes just about 10 days for that swelling to resolve so that people feel that they’re breathing better.

I do not use packing or rarely ever use packing in a nose. So my patients can breathe through their nose after surgery, which is a great relief to them. I tell patients that the nasal bones are going to be fragile for probably about six to eight weeks after the surgery just like if you’ve broken your arm or your leg. There’s going to be need for some stability there.

After about six to eight weeks, those nasal bones are as strong as they were before. So people can usually resume normal exercise about eight days after the procedure, stay away from any balls or bats that can hit your nose. But after about six to eight weeks, those nasal bones are just as strong as they were before.

Another question that’s often asked is, “Can I wear my glasses?” and typically of those glasses are light and they sit up high. It’s not a problem to put those on the week after surgery once the cast is removed. But if those glasses tend to ride down onto the nasal bones, typically I will tell people to support them on the forehead by just taping them up for a few weeks after surgery.

I hope these tips were helpful. If you have any further questions regarding rhinoplasty surgery or the recovery process following rhinoplasty, please contact me Dr. Michael Sullivan at the Sullivan Centre or call us at 614-436-8888.

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Welcome to Columbus Facial Plastics at The Sullivan Centre.

We believe that healthy, youthful renewal begins with science. Founded in 1996 by Dr. Michael and Christine Sullivan, our practice was the first of its kind in central Ohio. For 20+ years, The Sullivan Centre has led the way in advancing the science of beauty and providing only the safest and most effective surgical and non-surgical treatments for our patients.

I met Dr. Mike, Dr. Chris and the rest of the team in 2014 and have had the incredible opportunity to train and collaborate with Dr. Mike for the past five years. I officially joined The Sullivan Centre in September 2019 and could not be more excited to lead this exceptional practice into the future.

My goal is to provide you with the education and expertise needed to help you feel confident with your decision to pursue surgical or non-surgical treatment. I am proud to be a part of a highly skilled team that delivers personalized care so that you feel comfortable through every step of the process.

In addition to practicing exclusively in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, I also serve as the medical director for our non-surgical services. We are fortunate to have two of the most experienced aesthetic providers in central Ohio in their respective fields. Dina Maynard and Nancy Cotterman, RN have been caring for patients at The Sullivan Centre for a combined 25 years! You won’t find anyone with more training or skill.

Spend as much time as you need learning more about our team and the services we provide. We are passionate about what we do, and we would love to see you soon.

Dr. Stephen Nogan M.D.
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Columbus Facial Plastics at The Sullivan Centre