If you feel that your nose is not in proportion to the rest of your face, you
may want to consider Rhinoplasty. By enhancing the general appearance of your
nose, you will achieve a more natural balance between your nose and other facial
features.
Nasal surgery or Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes
the nose. It may be performed to reduce the dorsal hump, modify the nasal tip,
narrow the nostrils, reduce the width of the nose, change the angle between the
nose and the upper lip, and straighten or narrow the nasal bridge. Patients undergo
nasal surgery for one of three reasons: 1) to correct a crooked nose or deformity
as a result of injury 2) have difficulty breathing as a result of nasal passage
obstruction 3) for cosmetic reasons (to enhance the shape of their nose). It is
usually recommended to wait until facial growth is complete before undergoing
nasal surgery. Rhinoplasty is used to alter the shape of a variety of ethnic noses
(for example a "Roman nose", a "Black nose", an "Asian nose" etc.) Septoplasty
is a nasal operation that is used to straighten or reshape the septum. It is performed
on patients who have difficulty breathing as a result of a mal-positioned septum.
Septoplasty will not change the shape of the nose, and can be performed alone
or in addition to Rhinoplasty. Turbinate Surgery is nasal surgery that is used
to improve breathing by opening the nasal air passages. It does not change the
shape of the nose.
Reduction Rhinoplasty:
Used when
bone or cartilage are removed in an effort to change the shape of the nose. This
form of Rhinoplasty is the most common. Augmentation
Rhinoplasty:
Used to enhance the nose by adding cartilage, bone, or
implant material when nasal deficiency (loss of structure) is encountered. This
form of Rhinoplasty is used in special cases. Closed
Rhinoplasty:
Incisions are made inside the nose, and cartilage and
bone are removed, shaved, or repositioned to improve contour. Open
Rhinoplasty:
Incisions are made inside the nose along the nostrils
and across the columella(vertical strip), and cartilage and bone are removed,
shaved, or repositioned to improve contour.
The surgical approach will
be decided at the time of consultation depending on individual patient needs.
Chin Augmentation can improve facial balance as well, and enhances
Rhinoplasty in some cases. This should be discussed at the time of consultation.
Risks and complications may include but are not limited to bleeding,
infection, scarring, damage to deeper structures, numbness, asymmetry, chronic
pain, skin disorders, delayed healing, nasal septal perforation, nasal airway
alterations, and risks and complications associated with anesthesia. Even though
complications can occur, they are rare. Risks
and potential complications of surgery are best discussed at the time of your
consultation. Smokers have a greater risk of pulmonary, and wound healing
complications. Swelling and bruising will last for two to three weeks. Nasal packing
(if used) will stay in the nostrils for one to seven days. Any stitches inside
the nose will dissolve by themselves. Any stitches left outside the nose will
be removed in three to five days. The nasal splint will remain in place for seven
days to hold the nasal bones in place, as well as help reduce swelling. You may
return to work or school by ten days as well as resume light exercise. You may
resume rigorous exercise within 6-8 weeks. As each month passes you will notice
gradual improvement. The final result will be evident within one year. Rhinoplasty
is permanent. Occasionally, a touch-up procedure needs to be done to improve results.
Rhinoplasty may be performed as an out-patient under general anesthesia.
The surgery takes two or less hours depending on the extent of the surgery.
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