Rhinoplasty - Cure Mile

Also known as Nose job, Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgery done to correct the deformation and alignment of the nose. The nose is an important feature of your image. A broken, twisted or asymmetric nose mars a person’s appearance to a great extent. Although nose job is done purely due to cosmetic reasons, certain medical conditions like nose injury and breathing difficulty from restricted nasal passage can call for this procedure.

Correction of the deviated septum is one of the common Rhinoplasty procedures done to ease breathing problems. An individual out of dissatisfaction with a disproportionate nose can opt for Rhinoplasty to rectify an unwanted nasal tip or de-shaped nostrils.

Is Rhinoplasty right for you?

If you are image conscious, you can certainly go ahead with the procedure provided your health is good free from serious diseases and pre-existing medical conditions. Rhinoplasty is not recommended for individuals until they achieve the adult size of nose development. Girls after the age of 14 and boys after the age of 15 can go for this procedure.

It is not that every teenager dissatisfied with his/her nose should be under the surgeon’s scalpel for a nose job. They normally outgrow this dissatisfaction as they mature. In adults, aging loosens skin elasticity making the nose elongated and drooping. They can go for nose correction to get a younger look. People suffering from recurrent sinus infections are good candidates for Rhinoplasty but only on doctor’s recommendation.

Non invasive rhinoplasty on female patient

Procedure:

The entire procedure is done under general anesthesia and normally takes 1-3 hours depending on the alteration requirement. In open Rhinoplasty, a cut is made on the skin between the nostrils. In closed Rhinoplasty, tiny cuts are made inside the nostrils that leave no visible scars and cause less swelling.

The surgeon may also treat the following areas of your nose to give the desired shape:

Bridge: Removing the bone and cartilage causing the hump. The nose may be broken to fix the bones closer creating a narrower nose.
Tip: Reshaping the cartilage of the nose tip. The surgeon may make a small cut between the nostrils as in open Rhinoplasty.
Length: Reducing the septum to shorten the tip and overall length of the nose.
Width: Breaking and repositioning of the lateral nasal bone to give a better shape.
Change the septum: This is mainly done after a nose injury especially if you have problems in breathing.

Recovery

You can expect 1-2 nights of hospital stay. There will be dressings over the nostrils supported by a splint fixed with a tape. This is to keep the restructured nose in the correct position. Painkillers will be given to ease out post-operative pain and discomfort. After 7-10 days, the splint will be removed. Bruises go off in 7-10 days.
Initially, you may also feel some breathing difficulty. Nasal drops or sprays help in this situation. You will be able to breathe normally and blow your nose after three weeks. The smelling may be affected but becomes normal in a few weeks.
The nasal bones take 3 months to heal. You should be cautious not to cause any injury. After removing the splint, the changes of your nose will be visible but it would remain swollen. This will go away gradually with changes becoming more apparent.

Is Rhinoplasty right for you?

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