Rhinoplasty

Who is it for?

Individuals looking to improve the appearance of their nose for cosmetic reasons.

People with nasal breathing issues due to structural abnormalities.

Patients seeking correction of congenital nasal defects or deformities caused by injuries.

Recovery Period

The procedure typically takes 1 to 3 hours, followed by a recovery period of 3 to 6 weeks for most activities.

Complete healing and final shape visibility can take up to a year.

Patients usually wear a nasal splint for the first week.

Potential Risks and Side Effects

Bleeding, infection, and an adverse reaction to anesthesia.

Difficulty breathing through the nose.

Numbness or pain, which might persist.

Possibility of an unsatisfactory aesthetic outcome, necessitating revision surgery.

Alternative Treatments

Non-surgical nose reshaping using dermal fillers (temporary).

Breathing aids or devices for mild breathing issues without structural correction.

Septoplasty, for those with breathing issues only, without changing the nose's appearance.

Success Rate

Rhinoplasty has a high satisfaction rate, with about 85-90% of patients reporting positive outcomes regarding aesthetic appearance and functional improvement.

Procedure step-by-step overivew

Anesthesia is administered for patient comfort during the surgical procedure.

Incisions are made either inside the nose (closed rhinoplasty) or across the columella (open rhinoplasty) based on the desired outcome.

The nose's structure (bone and cartilage) is reshaped through removal, addition, or rearrangement.

After the alterations, the incisions are closed using sutures.

A splint is placed on the nose to support and protect the new structure during the initial healing process.