NOSE SCAR REVISION & EYELID BACK SURGERY CHICAGO, IL SCAR CORRECTION SPECIALIST
Nose scar revision is a targeted surgical procedure designed to enhance the look of nasal scars resulting from injury, past surgeries, or skin issues.Techniques may include surgical excision, skin grafting, laser treatments, or steroid injections, tailored to your unique needs to reduce scar visibility and restore the natural contour of your nose.
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty, often called eyelid back surgery, revitalizes the area beneath the eyes by removing or shifting excess fat, tightening the underlying muscles, and reducing loose or sagging skin.This procedure effectively reduces puffiness, bags, and wrinkles, giving your eyes a refreshed and youthful look.
Our experienced plastic surgeons provide expert scar revision and eyelid surgery in Chicago, Barrington, Oak Brook, and Orland Park, ensuring personalized care and excellent results.
recovery timeline
- Days Off Work: 5 to 7 days
- Surgery Duration: 1 to 3 hours depending on procedure
- Movement: Light walking the day after surgery is encouraged
- Take a Shower: 24 to 48 hours after surgery, avoiding direct water on incisions
- Suture Removal: Typically between 5 to 7 days post-surgery
- Swelling & Bruising: Noticeable during first week, gradually improving thereafter
- Activity Restrictions: Avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for 4 to 6 weeks
- Sun Protection: Essential during healing to prevent scar darkening
- Complete Healing: 3 to 6 months for final scar maturation and optimal results
* Please note this timeline is a general guideline and may vary for each patient. Always stick to your surgeon’s specific recovery instructions and contact your care team if you have any concerns during the healing process.
have a question?
Quick answers to questions you may have
How does nose scar revision work?
It can involve removing scar tissue, skin grafts, or laser treatments to reduce scar visibility and smooth the nose.
What is eyelid back surgery and what does it fix?
It tightens and removes excess skin and fat under the eyes to reduce bags, wrinkles, and puffiness.
How long is recovery for these procedures?
Recovery times vary, but most people feel comfortable returning to daily activities within 1–2 weeks.
YOUR RHINOPLASTY AND NOSE JOB EVALUATION IN HOFFMAN ESTATES, OAK BROOK, BARRINGTON, & CHICAGO
During your initial evaluation, you can expect to have a discussion regarding your past medical history. Dr. Patel will do a thorough examination and provide you with a surgical plan. After the evaluation is complete, Dr. Patel may suggest other procedures that he can do in conjunction with your Rhinoplasty to meet the goals you hope to achieve with this procedure.
NOSE JOB PRE-OPERATION
A Nose Job is an outpatient procedure meaning it will take place at our office-based surgical site. Proper anesthesia will be administered and, as with any procedure, you will be hooked up to different machines to monitor your vitals during the procedure.
RHINOPLASTY SURGERY
In order to reshape your nose, Dr. Patel will place incisions inside your nose; this will provide him with access to the cartilage inside that form your nose shape; this is where the work will be done. Sometimes, the location of certain bones will be altered in order to narrow or straighten your nose.
NOSE JOB RISKS
While possible risks should be considered for any surgery, know that complications from a Rhinoplasty are rare and most can be alleviated altogether if instructions given to you by Dr. Patel are followed prior to and after plastic surgery.
RHINOPLASTY POSTOPERATIVE
Once the surgery is complete, you will be put in a recovery room; usually, you are able to go home within a few hours of the procedure.
Healing varies from person to person but following the advice from Dr. Patel, such as keeping your head elevated, may shorten the recovery time. There will be bruising around your eyes and cheeks which should resolve within a few days of the procedure. Minor bleeding is not uncommon. Discoloration will resolve after one week and the swelling should go down within several weeks. Once your Nose Job is complete, you can expect to go return to normal daily activities within 7 to 10 days. Exercise should be put on hold for a few weeks so the bones and cartilage have a chance to heal properly. The sensitivity of your nose from the procedure should ease within several weeks.
YOUR NOSEJOB RESULTS
The results of your Rhinoplasty will look natural once you’ve had a chance to recover from the procedure. Within weeks, you will be able to enjoy your new look and within a single year, the full results of your Nose Job will be complete.
Dr. Dhaval Patel is an accomplished Double Board Certified Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, who is skillful enough to restore your youthfulness which has been lost with the effects of aging & gravity. He is the man behind the famous Chicago Institute of Plastic Surgery.
