Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty, also known as a “nose job,” is a surgical procedure to alter the size and shape of the nose for aesthetic or medical reasons. There are two advanced techniques currently being used to perform nose surgery: closed rhinoplasty and open rhinoplasty.

Why Have Rhinoplasty?
The most common reason people have nose surgery is to improve the appearance of the nose. Rhinoplasty can make the nose more attractive from the front and the side, helping to achieve a more refined nasal tip and beautiful profile that better suits the face.

Rhinoplasty can also be performed for medical reasons, such as to correct deformities resulting from accident or injury, congenital or birth defects, or to improve a person’s breathing. For some patients all these concerns can be addressed at the same time.

Revision rhinoplasty may be necessary if the patient is dissatisfied with the result of previous procedures or has experienced complications. This type of surgery is a little more complicated because the patient may have anatomical changes such as scar tissue and loss of cartilage.

FAQ’s

Is rhinoplasty painful?
You won’t feel any pain during the surgery as it’s performed under general anesthesia. After the first few weeks following surgery you may experience some pain, discomfort and swelling. You will be prescribed medication to help keep you as comfortable as possible.

What’s the difference between closed and open rhinoplasty?
Closed rhinoplasty is an internal approach that is the more common of the two. With this method all the incisions are carefully hidden inside the nose, with no visible scarring on the outside. The surgeon accesses bone and cartilage by making incisions inside the nostrils and lifting the skin. The biggest benefit for the patient is less downtime and easier recovery.

Open rhinoplasty is an external approach where all the incisions are placed outside the nose. When performed by a highly skilled surgeon, scars are barely noticeable once the nose is fully healed. Open rhinoplasty allows the surgeon to make more extensive changes than with closed rhinoplasty. The recovery time is also a little longer with this technique.

What are the complications of rhinoplasty?
Like with any surgery, rhinoplasty may result in complications such as infection, bleeding, scarring and reaction to the anesthesia. It’s also possible to be dissatisfied with the results or require revision rhinoplasty. For this reason it’s very important to choose a qualified and experienced surgeon.