Thinking of Getting a Nose Job? All the Information You Require on Rhinoplasty     

Rhinoplasty, a plastic surgery operation that means “change the nose,” is frequently referred to as a “nose job.” It can be used to enhance nasal breathing and, in certain situations, reshape and beautify the nose. Sometimes the procedure’s objectives will be both improved nasal function and attractiveness. Because the nose is such a prominent feature on the face, selecting a surgeon who is skilled in this kind of surgery and has an eye for facial artistry—someone who appreciates the beauty of facial proportions—is crucial.

What kinds of rhinoplasty are there?

Cosmetic Rhinoplasty

An elective treatment used solely for aesthetic purposes that modifies the nose’s anatomy and appearance. It can be used to contour the nostrils or nose, remove bony humps, narrow the nose bridge, or refine the tip of the nose.

Both esthetic and practical rhinoplasties

Many patients ask if it is possible to alter the nose’s appearance simultaneously with functional nasal surgery to enhance breathing. It is ideal to carry out any further functional nasal surgeries, like a septoplasty, in addition to the cosmetic rhinoplasty. An ear, nose, and throat surgeon with expertise in facial plastic surgery is usually the ideal person to do this.

Reconstructive Rhinoplasty

A surgically recommended process used to restore or repair a nose damaged by trauma, disease, or accident; may involve surgical resection of the nose. Additionally, it might be advised to help those who have a deviated septum, a disorder where the cartilage that divides the nostrils is crooked or misplaced, partially obstructing the nasal airway.

Revision Rhinoplasty

To further improve or modify the outcomes of the previous operation, a revision rhinoplasty may be performed. Numerous minor adjustments, including little bumps, can be performed under local anesthetic. Others can be more complicated, requiring nose reconstruction and cartilage transplantation. Before considering a revision treatment, patients are encouraged to wait until they have fully healed and the swelling has subsided following their initial surgery.

How are nose jobs performed?

A rhinoplasty cannot be performed uniformly. A skilled surgeon can use a variety of surgical techniques to accomplish the intended result, and each surgery is customized to match the goals and expectations of the individual patient while also taking into consideration the individual’s unique nasal anatomy.

There are two primary surgical methods for rhinoplasty:

Stopped

A technique where all incisions are made inside the nose, where they are discreetly concealed and leave no outward scars.

Open

The columella, or the skin and tissue between the nostrils at the base of the nose, is cut thinly during the procedure. The surgeon can then access the internal nasal structures by raising the skin covering the nasal bones and cartilage. Following the treatment, the wound is sewn shut and the skin is repositioned. Usually, the little incision heals well and leaves very little scar.

What is the duration of a rhinoplasty?

The complexity of the operation, the surgical method (open or closed), and the skills needed for the best result will all affect how long a rhinoplasty takes. However, patients should generally anticipate that the procedure will take two to three hours. Revision rhinoplasty operations and complex cases could take longer.

Where can one get a rhinoplasty?

Almost all of rhinoplasty procedures are carried out an ambulatory surgery facility or a hospital as an outpatient procedure. After a period of surveillance to make sure they are fully recovered from the anesthetic, the majority of patients can return home on the same day of the treatment. It will be mandatory for every patient to have a companion accompany them following the procedure and spend the first night with them.

What can I expect to happen at home following a nose job?

You will be instructed to avoid any demanding activities and activity for a minimum of two weeks following your release to your home, which typically occurs on the same day as the treatment, to give the nasal bones time to mend and stabilize. You should take a break from high-contact activities for at least six weeks. Patients who work in jobs that are not physically demanding should schedule a minimum of one week off. Other symptoms you can encounter consist of:

In the early days following surgery, you can feel some soreness and/or achiness, even though pain and nausea are normally rather low. Although most people discover they don’t require pain medication for very long, your doctor will nevertheless give it to you to assist in managing any discomfort.

For the first few days, there can be some stuffiness and/or nasal drainage; this is typical and to be expected.

Although some swelling and bruises are normal, they normally go away in a week or ten days. To minimize this during the first several days, you can apply ice compresses.

Your nose may be taped shut or have a plastic splint on the outside. Additionally, internal splints could be present if a deviated septum was corrected. Usually, these are in place for a week.

Further advice regarding wound care, infection prevention, and when to arrange a follow-up appointment will be given by your doctor.