Rhinoplasty Nose Surgery
An otolaryngologist, a head and neck surgeon, a maxillofacial surgeon, or a plastic surgeon may typically do a rhinoplasty to either improve the nose’s function (reconstructive surgery) or look (cosmetic surgery). The terms “nose reshaping” and “nose job” are other names for rhinoplasty.
Candidates
People who believe that their nose is too large compared to the rest of their facial characteristics may want to get rhinoplasty (nose reconstruction) surgery. Examples of typical problems that can be fixed by nose reconstruction surgery include people who have noses with a “hook,” crooked noses, an exaggerated “ski jump” tip at the end of the nose, a flat nose, and huge nostrils.
Procedure
When redesigning the nose, a number of different procedures can be used. Depending on the treatment chosen, the process could take up to two hours and be done under local or general anesthesia. ‘Open’ and ‘closed’ are the two primary rhinoplasty/nose reshaping techniques used. Some surgeons feel that open tip rhinoplasty allows them more control over the nose’s reshaping because the incisions are made on both the inside and outside of the nose. The incisions are only made on the inside of the nose with a closed tip rhinoplasty, minimizing external scarring (which is minor after an open tip rhinoplasty). The nasal tissue that covers the bone and cartilage beneath is typically separated during the procedure. The cartilage may need to be altered or the bone fractured and relocated. Sometimes, reshaping the nose may involve using cartilage from another area of the body. The incisions are frequently stitched shut with dissolvable sutures.
Recuperation time
Following surgery, you might need to keep the nose in place and preserve it by donning a plaster for around seven days. Following nose repair or rhinoplasty, temporary swelling, bruising, and numbness are common side effects. Additionally, you should take up to two weeks off from work and refrain from any strenuous exercise for several weeks.3 weeks with little to no sun exposure.
Risks
The risks of reconstruction and rhinoplasty include blood clotting, skin discoloration, ruptured blood vessels, permanent, noticeable scars, numbness, swelling, and breathing difficulties.
