Rhinoplasty

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Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty, more commonly known as the nose job, is the term used to refer to the plastic surgery procedure to reconstruct the nose. Rhinoplasty may be undergone to change the appearance of the nose, improve breathing issues, after an injury, or to correct any birth effect. This is one of the most common types of plastic surgery that people undergo. The nose is made up of bone and cartilage. Rhinoplasty may be able to change both the bone and the cartilage, along with the skin. When planning rhinoplasty, other aspects such as features of the face, type of skin around the nose, and the required changes are kept in mind. If rhinoplasty is being planned for a reason apart from a medical condition, then an appropriate age should be achieved before undergoing the surgery.

The possible changes that can be made through rhinoplasty are:

• Change in size and shape of the nose
• Narrowing of nostrils
• Straighten the bridge of the nose
• A changed angle
• Reshaping the tip of the nose

What are the types of Rhinoplasty?

There can be mainly two types of rhinoplasties:

Reconstructive surgery, wherein plastic surgery takes place to restore the shape and functions of the nose.

Cosmetic surgery, wherein plastic surgery is performed to change the appearance of the nose.

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How do you prepare for the rhinoplasty?

The surgeon may take into consideration a few important factors before scheduling the surgery. These factors generally include the following:

• A medical history, including your purpose, motivation, or goal for the surgery is asked about.
• A physical examination including laboratory tests is taken. The facial features are examined by the surgeon.
• If you have hemophilia, a disorder causing excessive bleeding, the surgeon may recommend against any elective surgery.
• Photographs of the nose from different angles are taken to create a manipulation of the desired result with the help of computer software.
• The cost of the surgery is discussed.
• A discussion about the expectations of the person undergoing the surgery is done.
• Any additional surgery such as chin augmentation can be required so the prospects for the same are discussed.
• Medications such as aspirin and the like should be avoided for over two weeks before the surgery.
• Stop smoking.

What happens during the procedure?

Rhinoplasty can be scheduled in a doctor’s office, a hospital, or any other outpatient surgical facility, as recommended by the surgeon.

It comprises a simple process wherein a local or general anesthesia is given to numb the nose which also numbs the face, but you will be awake.

Cuts between and inside the nostrils are made which separated the skin from the bone or cartilage and then the reshaping of the nose is started. A bone graft or implant may be required to add more cartilage. The procedure takes about an hour to two to be completed. In the case of complex surgery, more time may be required.

After the recovery, swelling and bruising around the eyes may be expected, the nose may feel congested, exercising should be avoided, the nose should not be blown, smiling and laughing should be avoided, high-fiber foods should be taken.

What are the risks involved with rhinoplasty?

There are certain risks involved with rhinoplasty that can be listed as:

• Infection
• Bad reaction to anesthesia
• Bleeding
• Difficulty in breathing
• An asymmetrical nose as a result
• Scars
• Numbness around the nose, which may be temporary or permanent
• Pain
• Discoloration
• Swelling
• Septal perforation
• An additional needed surgery
  Sometimes the results of the rhinoplasty do not come as desired and another surgery may be needed to correct the unwanted. Another surgery thus planned should be done after a period of a year at least.

Keywords

• Rhinoplasty
• Nose-job
• Reconstructive nose
• Cosmetic nose
• Nose surgery