Rhinoplasty Or Nose Surgery

By Author: Dr. Farhat Bokhari
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This surgery is performed to reshape and re-balance the nose. It has become popular among people who are not happy with the shape of their nose. It can make incredible changes in the shape of nose. Aesthetic improvements like changing the bridge or tip of nose, increasing and decreasing the size of the nose and changing or narrowing the span of nostrils. Although it is a type of cosmetic surgery but it can also be performed as reconstructive surgery to correct the structural defects causing breath problems.
 
Good candidates        
Before having a nose surgery it is important to discuss with your surgeon if you are a good candidate for it. Best candidates for rhinoplasty are those who want improvement not perfection in their appearance. Candidates for nose reshaping should be above the age of 15 because the nasal bone has matured enough and nose has stabilized at this age. People with birth defects are also right candidates for this surgery.
 
Before rhinoplasty
 You should ...
... pin possible hopes with rhinoplasty. Spend some time thinking what you actually want and then have a detailed discussion with your surgeon about your personal goals. Communication between the surgeon and patient is very important in this regard. Your surgeon will also give you instructions about eating, smoking, drinking and taking and avoiding of some medications and vitamins in order to prepare you for surgery.
 
Risks of nose surgery
Like any other surgery nose surgery has also some risks and complications but these complications are minor and infrequent. Before having cosmetic surgery of nose you must be aware of the benefits as well as the risks of it. Infections, anesthesia, bleeding and reaction to medication are some risks of rhinoplasty. Burst blood vessels that can result in red spots and small scars on the nose is also a risk of nose surgery. Sometimes a revisionary procedure is also needed to correct or remove the tissue.
 
Rhinoplasty procedure
The duration of the surgery is about two to three hours. The skin of the nose is separated from its framework during surgery. It is then stitched back to shape its desired shape and profile. The procedure of nose surgery depends on your problem and the preferred technique of your surgeon.
 
After surgery
Take prescribed medicines to avoid painful nose and headache and rest for the first day. Most of the patients are up within two days and back to their routine life