Some Lesser Known And Uncommon Facts About Rhinoplasty

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Some Lesser Known And Uncommon Facts About Rhinoplasty

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    The nose is one of the most important parts of our face and is among the foremost features that people notice when they meet you. With the increasingly common and highly accessible plastic surgery, the perfect nose is no more just a dream. The advanced cosmetic surgery can give you an entirely new look depending on your aesthetic desire.

    Rhinoplasty, more commonly known as the nose job,involves reconstructive surgery to correct birth defects or breathing problems often caused due to an accident. In addition, it also involves cosmetic surgery to improve the aesthetic appearance of the nose. As it is quite affordable, it has become one of the most popular forms of cosmetic surgeries. However, there are still a few unknown facts about the surgical procedure that one should read about before going under the knife. Here’s the list:

    Two types of surgical approaches: Closed and Open

    Rhinoplasty is performed either under general anesthesia or local anesthesia. It consists of mainly two surgical approaches: closed and open.

    • In the closed surgical operation, the incisions are put inside the nostrils while in the open an extra incision is made along the membrane that splits the nostrils. Closed approach is used for minor procedures and it does not leave a scar.
    • An open rhinoplasty approach has become more popular in the past several years because of its higher degree of certainty with results. The selection of the approach depends on the reason for the surgery.

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    Not limited to gender or ethnic group

    When one thinks about enchantment of looks/features, females are the first that come to mind. However, rhinoplasty is the most performed plastic surgery for men. According to the data, the desire to reshape the nose, rhinoplasty, is not limited to any gender, ethnic or age group. Both young and old people go in for the procedure either for cosmetic purposes or to relieve breathing issues. Similarly, all ethnic groups, for example, Caucasian, Asian, American seek rhinoplasty.

    Benefits of Rhinoplasty  

    The surgical procedure is mainly done for two purposes: improving the looks and correcting any functional issues. Rhinoplasty has a few more benefits, such as it restores the skin surface area, refurbishes airflow through nasal cavity and re-establishes normal contours.

    Post-operative is easy but gradual

    Like all other surgeries, there is some discomfort after rhinoplasty as well. Depending on the body’s acceptance, your face might feel puffy, you might experience light headaches and would need to keep your head elevated. In certain cases, pain killers are required; however, it is best to keep away from them and let the nose heal naturally. General activities can be performed within a week; however, full recovery is a gradual process and takes a few weeks.

    Claiming insurance is possible

    Most of the health insurance companies do not entertain the claim for plastic surgeries. However, if you have breathing problems or the surgery comes because of an injury, you can check with your health insurance. In most cases, the policy should pay for the procedure if it is medically necessary. Of course, the necessary documents would be required by the medical insurance company. If you are opting for the surgery for cosmetic purposes, you can pay for the procedure in installments. Several hospitals provide the patients the option of paying for rhinoplasty in installments.

    Have realistic expectations. Make sure you discuss all your concerns beforehand and look at how your nose will look post-surgery using a computer imaging software to gain confidence and clarity about the procedure. Remember, it is like an alteration and not a replacement. Rhinoplasty complications are rare and generally the results last a lifetime.

    Overall, if you are unhappy about the appearance of your nose, you can give all the thinking a rest. Consult a good surgeon, consider how comfortable you would be with changing your appearance, weigh the pros and cons, and go in for it.

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    Dr Vikas Gupta