The Ultimate Guide to Rhinoplasty

Dr.Chirayu Parwal, 4 mins read

Are you considering surgery for your nose to enhance your appearance and confidence? You are at the right place. The comprehensive guide will help you to understand what rhinoplasty (nose surgery) is, about its goals and effectiveness. It will also cover important consideration before making the decision to proceed with rhinoplasty. If you are looking to enhance the shape of your nose, here are some of the things which you should keep in mind.

What is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is a specialized surgery that deals with restructuring of the nose to improve its appearance and breathing. It is the only way to change the current look and shape of your nose by symmetrizing it and sizing it to ideal proportions to match your face.

This surgery alters the underlying nasal cartilage and bones, allowing the overlying skin to redrape aesthetically.

You should discuss with your plastic surgeon your cosmetic concerns and problems with breathing to know how and what kind of rhinoplasty would help you.

Types of rhinoplasty:

Rhinoplasty is of two types - open and closed. The difference being that open rhinoplasty involves making an external cut between your nostrils ( in addition to internal cuts which are not visible) to lift up the nose skin for the surgeon to work underneath, whereas in closed rhinoplasty, the surgeons work by feel rather than by look as the cuts are made completely inside your nose.
While both techniques have their takers, your surgeon will discuss what would work best in your case.

How Rhinoplasty Surgery Is Performed?

Rhinoplasty is performed under general anaesthetic in most cases as a day case procedure. The surgery takes around 3 hours which involves reshaping your nose structure by means of cutting excess irregular tissue or adding your own spare tissue called graft to change the look of your nose .

How do you need to prepare for rhinoplasty?
Below are the best ways to prepare for rhinoplasty:

• Medications: We should avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements for at least two weeks before and after surgery. These drugs can increase bleeding.
• Smoking: Stop smoking or vaping before your procedure as it can slow healing and increase the risk of tissue death and infection.
• Consultation: Consult your surgeon for an initial consultation. Show you your current medications and supplements, and photographs of how you want your nose to look after surgery.
• Rest: Take rest in the week before surgery.

What happens on the day of surgery?

• On the day of surgery, your surgeon and the anaesthetist will answer all your queries and iron out gaps in communication if any.
• Your surgeon, with your permission,would also take some clinical photographs.
• After you wake up from anaesthesia , you may find a plaster on your nose or packing inside your nose if the surgeon needed it.
• You would feel swollen around your nose and eyes and it is better to have soft diet for a couple of days till you feel better.
• In most cases the nasal pack is removed the next day or before discharge and the plaster in your follow-up visit after a week.
• You may find additional dressing around your ears of your chest if your surgeon needed a cartilage graft from these areas. These will be discussed with you before your surgery.

How Long will it Take to Recover From Rhinoplasty Surgery?

As every rhinoplasty is different, the recovery time can vary from patient to patient. Recovery is quick in most of the cases and only takes a couple of weeks for patients to return to their normal routine. More invasive surgeries may take a few additional weeks for recovery.

Conclusion

The decision to undergo rhinoplasty is entirely personal and should be made after careful research, consultation with professionals, and realistic goal-setting. The experienced surgeons at Aakash Healthcare are the top surgeons of India who could help you make informed decisions and achieve results that enhance your confidence and overall well-being.