Rhinoplasty: Your Nose Doesn’t Have to Look Unattractive Forever
The nose is one of the most prominent features on the face, and whether we like to admit it or not, it has a significant effect on our overall appearance. While sharp noses that are proportionate in size to the rest of our facial features are ideal, not every one of us is blessed with a perfectly proportional nose. However, with rhinoplasty, you can do away with an unattractive nose and have one that better compliments your appearance.
Rhinoplasty is ideal not just for enhancing one’s aesthetic appearance, but also for correcting any medical issues such as birth defects or trauma-inflicted defects that can affect the functionality and appearance of your nose. Let us learn more about rhinoplasty, what the procedure and recovery entails, and who can benefit from the surgery.
What is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a nose job, is a surgery performed on the nose to enhance its shape and structure or to improve its functionality. Rhinoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed across the globe. However, as mentioned before, it can also be performed to correct medical and health issues. For instance, a patient may have trouble breathing due to a birth defect, and this can be corrected with rhinoplasty.
What to Expect During the Rhinoplasty Procedure
In most cases, rhinoplasty is an outpatient procedure, meaning that patients don’t have to stay in a facility overnight after their surgery. Depending on your individual condition and the kind of surgery required, you will either be administered general or local anesthesia.
Next, your surgeon will make the necessary incisions to gain access to the underlying nose tissue. There are two types of rhinoplasty based on the incisions made – the open procedure and the closed procedure.
In a closed procedure, the incision is made inside the nose, while in an open procedure, the incision is made across the tissue that separates your nostrils. This narrow area is known as the columella.
It is through these incisions that the skin on your nose is gently raised, providing access to the cartilage and bones so the surgeon can restructure them as required. After the necessary changes are made to create the desired shape or correct any issues, the skin and tissue are redraped, and the surgeon will close the incision.
Recovering from a Rhinoplasty Surgery
For about a week after your surgery, you will most probably have to wear a nasal splint. This will help support the new structure of your nose while it takes time to heal. Slight swelling is normal and to be expected for a few days.
Initial swelling will subside in a few weeks, but complete healing with fully refined nasal contour can take up to a year or so.
Is the Rhinoplasty Surgery Right for Me?
If you’re asking yourself “is a rhinoplasty right for me”, then you should take note of the following requirements patients who want to undergo the surgery have to adhere to.
• You are not satisfied with the shape and appearance of your nose.
• You have difficulty breathing.
• You are at least 18 years of age.
• You have realistic expectations from the procedure.
• You’re in good general health.
Contact Our Office
Rhinoplasty is the perfect solution for people who aren’t happy with the look of their noses or those who suffer from defects that cause functionality problems. If you’d like to learn more about the surgery, contact Balikian Facial Plastic Surgery to schedule your consultation.
