Rhinoplasty, often known as nose reshaping surgery, is a surgical procedure that alters the appearance of the nose. Rhinoplasty is performed to alter the aesthetic of the nose, enhance breathing function, or achieve both objectives simultaneously.
What is Rhinoplasty?
Even tiny structural adjustments, like a few millimeters, can have a significant impact on how your nose looks. By doing rhinoplasty, the nose’s size, shape, or proportions can be changed.
The top part of the nose is made up of bone. The bottom is made of cartilage. During rhinoplasty, the bone, cartilage, skin, or all three can be changed. You should talk to your surgeon about whether or not rhinoplasty is right for you and what it can do.
What can rhinoplasty treat?
To fix problems caused by an accident, fix a birth defect, or make breathing easier, rhinoplasty can be used.
Types of Rhinoplasty
The surgeon’s methods for doing most cosmetic surgery operations differ. There’s no exception to this rule with nose jobs. Rhinoplasty can be performed in three different ways:
Open Rhinoplasty
The physician makes a little Z-shaped incision between your nostrils on the underside of your nose during an open rhinoplasty. The surgeon can reshape your nose with greater accuracy and precision using the open method. There is a small incision from an open rhinoplasty, but it disappears quickly with care.
Closed Rhinoplasty
The surgeon makes internal incisions inside your nose during a closed rhinoplasty procedure, leaving the skin unaffected. The limited sight of the bone, cartilage, and tissue is the main disadvantage of this technique. On the other hand, this kind of nose job can repair small defects and result in less swelling than an open rhinoplasty.
Tip plasty (nose tip rhinoplasty)
The goal of tip plasty surgery is for the physician to reshape the tip of your nose. There is no alteration to the nasal bone during the less intrusive operation. Compared to a standard nose job, this kind of rhinoplasty usually requires a shorter recovery period.
Septoplasty
The surgeon realigns your nasal septum to the center of your nose during a septoplasty. Another name for this operation is deviated septum rhinoplasty. Breathing will become easier for you after it heals. Seldom does a septoplasty by itself alter the nose’s outward look.
Revision Rhinoplasty
You may get a revision rhinoplasty if you’ve already undergone a primary rhinoplasty and aren’t content with the outcome. This operation focuses on fixing functional problems that may have developed following the initial procedure or repairing cosmetic flaws that were not resolved by the prior surgery.
Liquid Rhinoplasty
In a liquid rhinoplasty, the surgeon makes no incisions or stitches; instead, they use dermal fillers to reshape the nose. liquid filler cannot make your nose smaller, it only can correct tiny asymmetries.
Rhinoplasty Candidates
The ones whose facial growth has been completed can have this surgery. Good male and female candidates should be at least 23 years old and 18 years old, respectively.
Moreover, a candidate for rhinoplasty is a person in sufficient health to undergo the procedure. Someone in good health with no medical conditions that could complicate healing, whose heart and lungs are in good functioning order.
Pre-operative Consultation
You consult with a surgeon prior to making an appointment for rhinoplasty. You can talk about your expectations, the cost of rhinoplasty, etc. You discuss factors that impact how effectively the operation will work for you. Typically, this appointment covers:
- Your health history.
- A medical examination.
- Photos of your nose.
- A conversation about your expectations.
The Surgical Process
For the procedure, medication is administered to induce a sedative-like state in you. We refer to this as anesthesia. The complexity of the procedure and the surgeon’s preferences will determine the type of anesthetic you receive.
A tiny external incision made between the nostrils at the base of the nose is called an incision. The cartilage and bone beneath the skin will probably be realigned by the surgeon.
There are various procedures to alter the contour of the cartilage or bones in your nose. It depends on the structure of the nose, the amount that needs to be added or removed, and the available materials.
Recovery and Healing
You must lie in bed and rest with your head higher than your chest following the procedure. This lessens edema and bleeding. Your nose may have bulged significantly due to swelling. Another possible cause could be the splints that were inserted into your nose during surgery.
After surgery, the internal bandages are frequently left on for one to seven days. To offer stability and security, a splint may be put across your nose. It usually lasts for around a week.
For a few days following the procedure or after taking off the bandage, you can have some minor bleeding as well as mucous and old blood draining. To absorb drainage, a thin piece of gauze called a drip pad may be placed under your nose and secured with tape.
Potential Risks and Complications
As with any major surgery, there are dangers with rhinoplasty, such as:
- Bleeding.
- Infection.
- A bad reaction to the anesthesia.
Other risks that may be unique to rhinoplasty include:
- Having trouble breathing through your nose.
- No feeling in or around the nose for good.
- The chance of having a nose that doesn’t look even.
- Pain, redness, or swelling that might last a long time.
- Skin scars.
- A hole in the wall between the noses on the left and right sides.
- Need for another surgery.
FAQ
What will I look like immediately after rhinoplasty surgery?
Following a rhinoplasty, some bruises and swelling around the eyes are typical. Bruising often disappears in a week. Conservative makeup might be used to conceal any residual bruises. Additionally, applying cold compresses and taking anti-edema medicine may help patients feel better.
Is rhinoplasty and “nose job” different from one another?
No, they are not different from one another.
When will I be able to return to my usual activities?
Two weeks following the treatment, patients should refrain from engaging in any vigorous activities. They can then gradually resume their regular activities, including working out, at that point.
