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Rhinoplasty
(Nose Job)
The nose due its central; location in the face is pivotal in facial aesthetics and appearance. While the shape of our nose is usually the result of heredity, the appearance may have been altered in an accident or by prior surgery. Cosmetic surgery of the nose, also known as rhinoplasty, is a procedure that improves the appearance and proportion of your nose, enhancing facial symmetry and gives you more self confidence. Rhinoplasty surgery can change
- Nose size, in relation to the other facial structures
- Nose width, at the width
- Nose profile, with visible humps or depressions on the bridge
- Nasal tip that is too large or bulbous, drooping or too upturned
- Nostrils that are large, wide or upturned
- Nasal asymmetry and deviation
- Nasal Septal Deviation with breathing difficulties
Rhinoplasty procedure involves reshaping of the cartilage, bone and sometimes the soft tissues of the nose. Choosing to change the shape of your nose with a rhinoplasty operation can change the appearance of your whole face and not just your nose. There are many reasons to choose to have rhinoplasty, most important is to do it for yourself.
Rhinoplasty Techniques
Closed Rhinoplasty
When you are concerned about surgery on the outside of your nose
and desire results that are not going to look obvious, then a Closed Rhinoplasty
is a procedure to consider. This technique involves working only on the inside of
the nose, within the nostrils. Since there is no work done on the outside, you don’t
have any obvious scars or any other kind of damage that would be of concern. A couple
of tiny scars may result due to the surgery, but these are subject to the extent
of the surgery. If you opt for Closed Rhinoplasty and want a lot of work done, involving
the tip of the nose, then a couple of tiny scars are to be expected.
Open Rhinoplasty
Is a surgical procedure that is performed on the external and internal
areas of the nose in order to reshape the nose. In this type of Rhinoplasty, incisions
are made on the Columella (the bridge connecting the nostrils) and other parts as
necessary. This technique will be used if you wish to reshape your nose extensively,
including the tip of the nose and other aspects of its. If you wish to reduce your
flared nostrils and modify other visual aspects of your nose, then this is the method
for you to consider.
The Nose Surgery Consultation
The consultation with your plastic surgeon is the first step to communicate your feelings about what you want to achieve and how nose surgery can change your appearance. It is very important to highlight to your surgeon exactly what you find most objectionable about the appearance of your nose and to try to define what you would like to see as an end result. The purpose is to bring focus and clarity to the concerns that you have regarding your appearance, but also to establish a realistic expectations and a clear sense of direction for your change. During the consultation you will be asked a number of questions about your health, desires and lifestyle.
Be prepared to discuss
- Why you want the surgery, your expectations and desired outcomes
- Medical conditions, drug allergies, medical treatments, facial trauma and fracture of the nose
- Use of current medications,alcohol, tobacco and drugs
- Previous surgeries
Your surgeon will also
- Evaluate your general health status; ask about any previous surgery, and any pre-
existing health conditions or risks factors - Take photographs for your medical records
- Discuss your goals and explain what results you can reasonably expect.
- Discuss any risks or potential complications and what to expect during your recovery.
- Discuss the use of anesthesia during your surgery
Reduction Rhinoplasty
If your desire is a smaller nose, then a Reduction Rhinoplasty
will be the course of treatment by your surgeon. With this technique, the bone and
cartilage within the nostrils are removed or re-
Augmentation Rhinoplasty
Augmentation rhinoplasty, is a group of procedures that involve increasing the projection
of the bridge and the tip of the nose. In order to improve the appearance of a flattened
nose it is necessary to introduce some additional framework underneath the skin to
raise and straighten the bridge-
Revision Rhinoplasty
If your previous Rhinoplasty did not give you’re the desired
results, then a Revision Rhinoplasty may be required. If possible this option should
be avoided, but there are times when this is not possible. There are many reason
why you may require a revision. The good news is that it can be rectified, but recovery
time will increase. In order to compensate for the size, cartilage might be used
from different sections like the rib or the ear or even the nose itself. Avoid getting
a Revision Rhinoplasty by clearly stating what you expect to your surgeon.
Types of Rhinoplasty Procedures
Additional Information
I encourage you to visit the web sites of the British Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (BAPRAS), British Association of Aesthetic Surgeons (BAAPS) and American Society of Plastic Surgeons. These web sites will provide you with additional information, photos and animated videos on this and other cosmetic procedures. All this information will help you have a more informative consultation with your consultant plastic surgeon.