What is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is commonly known as nose surgery or nose job. It is a method by which the shape of the nose is changed to a more desirable one. The commonly done procedures are reduction of hump, augmenting the dorsum, tip plasty etc. This procedure improves the appearance and proportion of your nose, thus enhancing facial harmony and self confidence.
Surgery of the nose may also correct impaired breathing caused by structural abnormalities in the nose.These procedures may involve using tissues from other parts of the body like cartilage from the septum, ear, ribs or bone from the hip , etc. While the shape of your nose is usually the result of heredity, the appearance may have been altered in an injury or during prior surgery.
How does Rhinoplasty help you?
Rhinoplasty can change your:
- Nose size, in relation to the other facial structures
- Nose width, at the bridge
- Nose profile, with visible humps or depressions on the bridge
- Nasal tip, that is large or bulbous, drooping, or too upturned
- Nostrils that are large, wide or upturned
- Nasal asymmetry and deviation
Nose surgery is a highly individualized procedure. Surgery of the nose is a good option for you if your facial growth is complete and you are 13 years of age or older and you are physically healthy.
What are the risks associated with Rhinoplasty?
Like any other surgery, there are certain risks involved in this procedure. Your plastic surgeon will explain in detail the risks and potential complications associated with this surgery. You will also be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure you will undergo and any risks or potential complications.
What happens after a Rhinoplasty?
Immediately after the surgery, a splint, internal tubes or packing will likely be placed inside your nose and a splint or bandages placed on the outside to support and protect the new structures during initial healing.
What are the expected results?
It may take several months for swelling to fully dissipate and up to a year - and sometimes longer - for the outcome of the surgery to fully refine.Although the results of nose surgery are usually permanent, cartilage may continue to reshape and move tissue that may change the outcome over time.
You need to know that the practice of medicine and surgery is not an exact science. Although good results are expected, there is no guarantee. In some situations, it may not be possible to achieve optimal results with a single surgical procedure and another surgery may be necessary.