What is rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, is a cosmetic or functional surgery that alters the shape and size of the nose. People choose to have this procedure to enhance their facial appearance or improve their breathing and nasal functions. Surgeons specializing in plastic surgery or facial plastic surgery are trained to perform rhinoplasty.

What rhinoplasty can treat

• Nose size in relation to facial balance
• The width of the nose at its bridge or the size and placement of the nostrils.
• A nose with noticeable bumps or indentations along the bridge.
• An enlarged or bulbous nasal tip, a drooping, upturned, or hooked appearance.
• Large, wide, or upturned nostrils.
• Nasal asymmetry

If you want a nose that appears more symmetrical, remember that everyone’s face is naturally uneven to some extent. The outcome may not be perfectly balanced, but the objective is to achieve facial harmony and proper proportions.

Who can have rhinoplasty?

Candidates for rhinoplasty must be females over 16 years old and males over 18 years old. When considering aesthetic surgeries, it is crucial to thoroughly assess the patient’s physical attributes, age, expectations, anatomical composition, and overall health condition. It is necessary to carefully choose the most suitable approach for each patient, as the operation should be personalized accordingly.

Rhinoplasty Procedure

Rhinoplasty can be performed at different locations such as a hospital, a doctor’s office, or an outpatient surgical facility. Your doctor will administer either local or general anesthesia. For minor procedures, you will undergo local anesthesia specifically directed to your nose, which will also numb your face. Additionally, you may receive medication intravenously to make you feel drowsy, but you will remain conscious.

General anesthesia is administered to induce unconsciousness either by inhaling a drug or receiving it intravenously. This type of anesthesia is commonly used on children.

After you become numb or lose consciousness, the surgeon will make incisions either between or inside your nostrils. The skin will then be separated from the cartilage or bone, and the reshaping process will begin. In the case that your new nose requires a small amount of extra cartilage, the doctor may take some from your ear or the inside of your nose. If a larger quantity is needed, you may receive an implant or a bone graft, which involves adding extra bone to the existing bone in your nose.

Typically, the process lasts for approximately one to two hours. In cases where the surgery is intricate, the duration may extend beyond this.

Rhinoplasty  Recovery

Following a Rhinoplasty, it is common for individuals to utilize a nasal splint during the initial week. It is important to maintain an elevated head position for at least 24 hours post-surgery. Following the operation, individuals may experience swelling and bruising around the eyes, which typically begins to improve after the third day and can last up to two weeks.

Anticipate a slight swelling in your nose, primarily noticeable to you and your surgeon. This swelling will gradually diminish within the next six months. The ultimate form of your nose will become evident once it has fully recovered.

After your surgery, it is recommended to refrain from engaging in any strenuous activities for a period ranging from 3 to 6 weeks. However, you can resume your regular social activities within 2 to 3 weeks, without any visible indications that you underwent a procedure.

What are the different surgical approaches to rhinoplasty?

There are two primary categories of rhinoplasty surgeries.

• In an open rhinoplasty, a significant restructuring of the nose is performed. The surgeon creates incisions to separate the skin of the nose from the bone and cartilage, providing a clear view of the nasal anatomy beneath.
• Closed rhinoplasty is a relatively simple procedure for reshaping the nose. During this surgery, the surgeon will create small incisions inside the nose to detach the skin from the bone and cartilage, allowing for necessary reshaping.

Results of Rhinoplasty

While rhinoplasty is a generally safe and straightforward surgery, the recovery process can be lengthy. The sensitivity and swelling in the tip of the nose may last for several months. While you may feel mostly better within a few weeks, certain effects may persist for months. It could take up to a year to fully see and appreciate the final outcome of the procedure.

Rhinoplasty Benefits

Rhinoplasty has the ability to not just improve the aesthetic and functional aspects of the nose, but also boost self-assurance and remove long-standing insecurities caused by the appearance of your nasal structure. Some benefits of rhinoplasty include:

• Make the nose bigger or smaller.
• Give the nostrils a new shape
• Reduce the nasal tip
• Reduce the bridge
• Improve the equilibrium and symmetry among the remaining facial characteristics.
• Enhance the overall appearance of your face
• Address issues related to a nasal septum that is not properly aligned.
• Improve breathing

Risks of Rhinoplasty

There are potential risks associated with all surgical procedures, such as infection, bleeding, and adverse reactions to anesthesia. In the case of rhinoplasty, there is also an additional possibility of heightening your risk of:

• breathing difficulties
• nosebleeds
• a numb nose
• an asymmetrical nose
• scars

Sometimes, patients may not be pleased with the outcome of their surgery. In the event that you desire a second surgery, it is necessary to patiently wait for your nose to completely heal before considering another operation. This healing process typically requires a time frame of approximately one year.

The patient must carefully search for an appropriate service provider, have information, and ask about the surgeon and his experience. And also, checking examples of his previous operations.

Accordingly, we encourage you to contact the Health & Beauty to obtain all information and details, and to ensure that you have your operation done by the hands of the most skilled doctors working in this specialty.

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