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Rhinoplasty Surgery - plastic surgery of nose
Popularly known as a "nose job", rhinoplasty is one of the most common of all plastic surgeries that primarily reshapes the nose. Through rhinoplasty, aesthetic goals like changing the angle between your nose and upper lip, increasing or decreasing the size of your nose, changing the shape of the tip or the bridge or narrowing the span of the nostrils can be met. At the same time it need not always be for beautification purposes but can also be used for reconstructive reasons such as correcting a birth defect, an injury or giving relief in breathing problems. During rhinoplasty, the cartilage and bone forming the framework of your nose can be sculpted and shaped by making incisions inside the nose or at the base of the nose. Healing after the surgery is a slow and gradual. It could take from a few months up to a year to show the results depending on an individual.
Who should consider Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is usually recommended after the age of 14 or 15 years for girls and much later in boys as the nose may not be fully developed at a young age. Hence, you may be a good candidate if you are physically healthy, sensitively stable and realistic in your expectations.
What are the advantages of Rhinoplasty?
The goal of Rhinoplasty is to have a naturally looking nose that fits harmoniously with the rest of the face. As the nose is the most prominent feature of the human face faults can be corrected by this surgery. Except for the possible changes related to ageing, results of rhinoplasty are permanent. Following the surgery, your face may appear bruised or swollen but this will eventually pass and you will look better. As your nose begins to look better, your appearance, spirits and self confidence will improve.
What are the risks and complications involved?
Complications are usually infrequent and minor when rhinoplasty is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon but the possibility of complications is always there. Complications could include reaction to anesthesia, an infection, or nose bleeding. Temporary numbness of the skin may also occur following the surgery. Usually after surgery, small burst blood cells may appear as red spots on the surface of the skin, though minor they may be permanent. In the “open technique” or flaring of nostrils, small scars emerge at the base of the nose. By closely following the instructions of your surgeon both before and after surgery can reduce the risks.
What is the surgeon’s role?
It is very essential to have good communication between you and your surgeon. He will initially ask you what you would like your nose to look like, and after evaluating the structure of your nose and face he will discuss the possibilities. Factors including your age, the thickness of the skin, shape of your face, structure of your nasal bones and your expectations should be explained by him. These can influence the procedure and hence the result. The techniques, the type of facility, the costs and risks involved the type of anesthesia and other options should also be known to you. Tell him about any allergies or breathing difficulties you have like smoking, medications, vitamins or recreational drugs. All queries especially regarding your expectations and concern about the results must be asked.