What is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a nose job, is designed to help those who are unhappy with the shape, size, or form of their nose, either for medical or aesthetic reasons. It is a very commonly performed plastic surgery in India.
Rhinoplasty operation was one of the greatest highlights of Indian medical history. It is said that in 1500 BC, Sushruta, who is called the father of plastic surgery, was the first to perform a cosmetic reshaping operation of the nose. India remains a major destination for rhinoplasty today, with experienced surgeons and costs well below those in the UK, US, New Zealand and Australia.
The surgery is performed for two main purposes:
Aesthetic: to improve the appearance of the nose i.e. broad nostrils, bulging nose tip, a prominent dorsal hump, bump on the bridge etc.
Functional: to correct the deviated septum to improve breathing
Nose plastic surgery or Rhinoplasty can accentuate your overall facial appearance by making the nose look in proportion with the rest of the face.
Benefits of rhinoplasty
- A rhinoplasty surgery done by a skilled surgeon improves the overall appearance of a person's face
- The shape, size, asymmetry and other imperfections are smoothened out
- Breathing ability is improved and certain birth defects are corrected
- Many patients tell us they feel more comfortable with their appearance afterwards. How much difference it makes varies from person to person, and a surgeon will want to understand what is prompting the request before recommending surgery.
Am I a good Candidate?
If you are 18 or above, in good health, mentally and emotionally stable, with a dislike for your nose and have realistic expectations from the surgery, you are a good candidate for rhinoplasty.
If you are one of those who is thinking about rhinoplasty, then you would be curious to know what are the common reasons people undergo rhinoplasty. IndiCure has listed some of the reasons:
- Breathing Difficulties – Deviated septum and nostril collapse are the main reasons for difficulty in breathing.
- Snoring – Snoring is mainly caused by deviated septum. It can be congenital or due to trauma.
- Shape Change – People often complain that they have a nose bridge that is either too big or too small; or broad or narrow nostrils or short philtrum etc. These can be re-contoured with a rhinoplasty.
- Size Change – The size of the nose is another complaint most people have to make. A proportionate nose achieved with rhinoplasty can make a great difference to your face and make your facial features more harmonious, giving you a beautiful face.
- Gaining Symmetry – It is a proven fact that facial symmetry is one of the surest signs of perfect beauty in all cultures. Since the nose occupies the centre of the face, there can be substantial disruption in overall symmetry with a crooked or off-centre nose.
If you are dealing with any of the above mentioned issues, you can educate yourself on rhinoplasty through this page and get a free consultation with one of our best rhinoplasty surgeons in India.
Types of rhinoplasty
There are various treatment options with rhinoplasty which decide the final goal of surgery such as:
Reduction Rhinoplasty
The commonest type of rhinoplasty is to reduce the size of the nose in relation to the rest of the facial features by correcting the bridge, tip and nostrils.
Reconstructive Rhinoplasty
Ageing Rhinoplasty
Ageing can cause constriction and drooping of nasal tissues. These problems can be alleviated by rhinoplasty.
How is Rhinoplasty done?
Step 1
Incisions are made on the inside of nostrils to lift a flap and gain access to underlying bone and cartilage.
Step 2
Grafts are added or tissue removed to reshape the bridge, tip or nostrils as planned with the surgeon.
Step 3
The flap is then closed and sutured.
What is the Recovery after Rhinoplasty like?
Nasal packing (if used), stays in the nostrils for one to seven days. The outside stitches, if any, are taken off within the next five to seven days. The inner stitches however dissolve by themselves.
To reduce swelling and to keep the nasal bones in place, the nasal splint is kept in place for seven days.
Light activity like returning to work or school can be resumed in the next ten days. It takes about 6 - 8 weeks to resume rigorous activities.
What Results Can I Expect from Rhinoplasty?
Most patients are pleased with the change, though what is achievable depends on your nasal structure and skin, which the surgeon will assess. Final results of rhinoplasty may not be apparent until 6 months to a year after the surgery.