What is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty surgery or nose job is one of the best cosmetic surgery which benefits in many ways like:
- Increase or reduce the nose
- Change the nose shape
- Lift and define the nose tip
- Narrow nostrils
- Correct structural deformities (it result in breathing problem)
With the nose job treatment, the nose cartilage, soft tissues, and bones are shaped. This surgical approach corrects the cartilage, bone, or both of the options.
Who is the best candidate for rhinoplasty?
Are you looking to change the nose structure? Well, you can undergo this surgery and some of the additional situations in which you can be benefited are:
- Wide nose
- Crooked or off-center nose
- Bulbous tip
- The nose bridge has a bump
- Nostrils are pinched or flared
- The injury affected the nose symmetry
- Problem breathing because of the improper nose structure
- Individual who feels the nose is small or large as compared to facial features
- Nasal tip that is enlarged, droops or protrudes
How do I need to prepare for rhinoplasty?
If you do so, then downtime is reduced and results are noticed quickly. Let’s understand what the doctor suggests:
- Without consultation, you should not make any decision. Ask in detail the surgeon what you need and what you expect from the treatment.
- The doctor is going to take pictures to discuss the best possible option and what can be best for your appearance.
- Make sure to inform the surgeon if you have undergone the surgery in the past.
- Prohibit yourself from taking anti-inflammatory medication and aspirin.
- Before you go for the surgery, make sure that the home setting is done properly.
How is the Rhinoplasty procedure performed?
Rhinoplasty is performed by administering general anesthesia. There are 2 types of procedures which include:
- Open Rhinoplasty
This procedure is preferred when the case is complicated. After the recovery, the incision is not noticeable.
- Closed Rhinoplasty
With this approach, several incisions are made and the surgeon does not reach the external nose structure.
How does the recovery feel?
- After the surgery, the eye and nose area is bruised & swollen. The face may feel puffy or achy.
- Keep your head elevated to reduce swelling. To speed up the recovery you should follow a balanced diet & do not bend or lift anything.
- Give proper time for the nose to heal as it is delicate. Follow the surgeon’s guidelines and this way the complications are reduced to a great extent.
- Make sure that your diet contains mild liquid options like soup, juice, or any other preferable option.
- You can see the final results within 2 weeks and small changes will be seen within 6 to 12 months.
What are the benefits of Rhinoplasty?
- With rhinoplasty treatment, emotional and social adjustments can be addressed.
- With rhinoplasty, you can get the desired appearance you need.
- With rhinoplasty, it is a great way to help the breathing issue to get solved.
- Increased self-confidence and you feel more positive.
