Rhinoplasty is a procedure that is carried out to correct or alter the shape of the nose. A prominent or oddly shaped nose can achieve a proportioned aesthetic look that is more pleasing and makes the individual look more beautiful. Large noses can make a person feel self conscious in public as it ruins the overall features. Rhinoplasty corrects the nasal deformity and alters the appearance successfully.
Many people opt for this procedure to alter and shape the nose in proportion to the rest of their face. Recent statistics reveal that over 244,000 such surgeries were performed on the nose in 2011 in the United States alone.
Many people opt for this procedure to alter and shape the nose in proportion to the rest of their face. Recent statistics reveal that over 244,000 such surgeries were performed on the nose in 2011 in the United States alone.
Rhinoplasty is the name of the surgery carried out to modify the size as well as the shape of the nose. It is possible to undergo the procedure as an outpatient though some may require to stay overnight after the operation for observation. It generally takes about two hours and the recovery period is about two weeks. Some people use this opportunity to get other cosmetic surgery done such as a face lift, eyelid surgery or augmenting the chin.
Many deformities and structural abnormalities that are caused at birth are corrected with this surgery. Broken noses occurring from an accident can also be repaired.
Patients also undergo reconstructive procedures which include correcting the saddle nose deformity where the height of the bridge is lost. Rhinoplasty corrects sidewalls of the nose that has collapsed, tip projection that is lost, a nose where the tip looks pinched and aligning the angle of the nose in relation to the upper lip.
An incision is made in the nostrils during the surgery. If the case is complicated, the plastic surgeon makes a tiny incision across the columella to get access to the framework that supports the cartilage and bone.
Advanced techniques are then used to sculpt the framework of the nose to attain the desired shape. The cartilage and bones are separated from the skin of the nose during this operation and re-draped over the new sculpted framework.
This type of surgery works well for people who require correction of any nasal disfigurement that occurred from an injury or a birth defect. Actors and models also undergo cosmetic surgery to improve their appearance. It is necessary to have a realistic expectation and be healthy physically as well as psychologically to be able to undergo rhinoplasty.
Patients may experience bruising or swelling around the operated area or even a headache immediately after the surgery. In rare cases, bleeding due to injury to the septum may occur. Other problems that could occur are unwanted scarring, reactions to anesthesia, infection or asymmetrical surgery which may not be the desired outcome. In some extreme cases, the patient may have to undergo another procedure to fix the deformity however minor.
Some people recover faster than others and are able to get back to normal life in a week's time. The splint or nasal bandage is generally removed on the tenth or twelfth day. Patients are advised not to involve in strenuous activity for the first few months and refrain from taking part in contact sports. Oral medication is prescribed to take care of the slight discomfort following the surgery.
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