Rhinoplasty Can Significantly Change Facial Features. Advantages, Risks, Procedures

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The nose has the shape of a pyramid made of bones and cartilage, covered on the outside with leather, and on the inside lined with mucosa. Under the skin there is a thin layer of muscle, responsible for the wrinkling of the skin at this level and the dilation and constriction of the nostrils. 

The nasal bones resemble a roof, which continues to the bottom with triangular cartilage, and between them, on the midline is the septal cartilage.

The Purpose Of The Operation

Rhinoplasty aims to improve the appearance and proportions of the nose, whose shape is altered either hereditary or post-traumatic or as a result of previous operations.

In addition, nose reshaping can improve breathing when there is nasal obstruction due to structural abnormalities of the nasal pyramid.

As with any cosmetic surgery, it is very important to know the changes desired by the patient and his expectations to be consistent with the surgical possibilities of modeling the nose.

 

Aesthetic Rhinoplasty Aims To:

  • reducing the size of the nose;
  • removing the hump and obtaining a straight or slightly concave back;
  • narrowing of a broad or bulbous tip;
  • raising the tip of the nose;
  • rounding a too sharp tip;
  • narrowing of too wide nostrils;
  • removal of asymmetries and deviations.

 

Reconstructive Rhinoplasty Aims To:

  • correction of congenital malformations of the nose;
  • correction of post-traumatic deformities;
  • nose reshaping after removal of tumors.

What Preoperative Investigations Are Needed

Blood tests usually only require routine investigations to attest to the patient’s health.

  • The radiograph of the facial mass will provide details about the architecture of the nasal pyramid.
  • Sometimes, in case of a significant alteration of the shape of the nasal pyramid or in case of associated nasal obstruction, a CT or MRI may be required.

Preoperative Details

During the preoperative consultation the surgeon will follow the following aspects:

  • It will evaluate the shape and dimensions of the nose in relation to the other elements of the face and the ideal proportions. A nose may appear large in a patient with an underdeveloped chin and as a result, in such a case it is wiser to increase the chin (increase the projection of the chin) instead of reducing the nasal pyramid.
  • It will evaluate the angle formed by the nose with the upper lip, which ideally should be 90 degrees for men and over 90 degrees for women.
  • You will notice the symmetry of the nostrils and the position of the dividing wall between them (nasal septum), as well as any respiratory disorders.
  • It will evaluate the quality of the skin at the level of the nasal pyramid, because the thicker it is, the less it will mold over the small osteo-cartilaginous support, limiting the changes obtained by the operation.
  • Will take photos and measurements regarding the current size of the nose,
  • It will assess the patient’s health and obtain information about his medical history. Last but not least, the doctor will recommend preoperative investigations (blood tests, imaging investigations, ENT consultation) and will adjust or stop the administration of drugs that increase the risk of bleeding (aspirin, oral anticoagulants, natural medication, etc.).
  • He will recommend quitting smoking at least 2 weeks before the operation.

The more pronounced the dysmorphism of the nasal pyramid, the more dramatic and obvious the changes will be after the operation. 

When The Operation Is Indicated

Rhinoplasty is a strictly individualized operation, and as a result cannot be practiced to satisfy someone else’s desires or to copy an ideal image.

It Is Indicated When:

  • the patient has reached adulthood (over 18 years) and the elements of the face have completed their growth;
  • health is good;
  • the patient’s expectations are realistic.

In certain situations it is not possible to obtain the desired results in only one operator time. Sometimes minor corrections are required to get the final aesthetic look.

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Rhinoplasty – Myths Dismantled

Rhinoplasty Myths

The operation is accessible, customized for each patient and many plastic surgeons choose to specialize in the art of nose beautification.

Rhinoplasty Is A Surgery For Women

While women represent 90% of patients who resort to plastic surgery, this does not mean that rhinoplasty is a surgery only for them. In fact, rhinoplasty is the second cosmetic surgery performed on men immediately after liposuction. Male patients use rhinoplasty to remove the “hump” of the nose, to shrink or to create a symmetrical nose.

Anesthesia Is Dangerous

The rhinoplasty operation is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is completely asleep. Because it is an cosmetic surgery, patients who choose to have a rhinoplasty are healthy and in good physical condition and thus, their body can withstand anesthesia, without the risk of a complication. There were no cases in which the anesthesia caused problems for the operated patients.

Rhinoplasty is an operation whose purpose is aesthetic, but if the anatomical structure of the nose does not allow proper breathing, you can resort to this surgery to correct this problem.…

What Are The Consequences Of Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty Risks

Rhinoplasty is deservedly considered one of the most complex surgeries performed on the face. Other interventions can be difficult because of the anatomy, it requires too much force, until the doctor is completely exhausted, but nose surgery is a procedure that combines art and science. Each specific case requires a careful assessment of the defect, the selection of an appropriate method of execution, a specific algorithm of actions and, of course, improved execution techniques.

Nasal Plastic Surgery Results

Anyone who decides to carry out such an operation is primarily interested in its effect. In almost every review of the results there are a few photos through which you can understand what to expect from rhinoplasty. The consequences and results of such an intervention, provided they are kept in a reliable clinic, are in most cases aesthetic and natural. However, in reality, the severity of the effect is determined not only by the skills of the doctor, but also by the size of the defect itself, as well as the characteristics of the body.

After traditional rhinoplasty, the result will not be visible immediately due to the presence of hematomas and puffiness. Only after a rehabilitation period can changes be considered. The result of such an intervention remains unchanged for life, in which, in fact, is its main advantage.

But the effect of non-surgical rhinoplasty can be assessed almost immediately after the procedure, but it is not long-term. Ideally, the result will remain pronounced for two years, but on average lasts 6-9 months. After this time, the patient needs a filling session again.

Opinions On The Rehabilitation Period

Recovery after rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult and unwanted stages for every patient. Many negative comments about users are dedicated to this period, which is one of the main shortcomings of the traditional method of intervention. First of all, it is associated with severe swelling and hematomas, which affect the face for a long time. Moreover, rehabilitation after rhinoplasty is long.

According to reviews, the recovery period lasts at least 3 weeks. True, this is only the time when bruises and swelling disappear from the face. But full recovery can take six months or even a year. During this time, many patients complain of recurrent pain and swelling.

In addition, anyone deciding on rhinoplasty should take into account that post-procedure rehabilitation also involves certain limitations. Thus, patients are forbidden to wear glasses, sleep on their stomachs, lift heavy objects, bend over, go to tanning salons, saunas and swimming pools. In the first few weeks, bans also include washing and using any cosmetic product.

But it must be said that the result of rhinoplasty, subject to all the doctor’s instructions, usually proves to be positive. About 80% of all online reviews are proof of this.

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