Rhinoplasty Gains Popularity In India

By Author: Dr Sirisha Sirisha
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Rhinoplasty is the cosmetic surgery to change the shape, angle and size of the nose to make it more proportionate with the face. It is also a medical procedure to cure patients suffering from breathing problems or chronic congestion.

From top Indian actresses to common folks, Indians are experiencing the remarkable results of Rhinoplasty. It is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes the nose. Many of us are born with a nose that we have never liked or which may have been a butt of jokes from friends and family. Some of us may have had the misfortune of suffering from an accident that damaged the shape of our nose. Some of us may be suffering from chronic congestion or breathing problems due to the nose structure. In all these cases, Rhinoplasty is the best solution.

What Rhinoplasty essentially does is to alter the nose into a shape desired by a patient and in agreement with the cosmetic surgeon’s professional opinion. The alteration can be in the form of making the nose more proportionate to the face; reshaping the tip of the nose; correcting bumps or other defects; changing its angle in relation to the upper lip; ...
... making it smaller or larger and other such sculpting.

During the surgery, incisions are made in the nose to access bones and cartilage that support it. Some tissue may be added or cartilage and bone removed, to achieve the desired shape. After reshaping, a splint will need to be placed outside the nose to support it. The healing process will take a few weeks’ time. A patient can expect swelling and bruises around the eyes and nose. Cold compress and painkillers will be given, and precautions will need to be taken to allow complete healing.

The surgery itself is an outpatient procedure but may require a 1-night stay in the clinic. The splint and bandaging around the nose after surgery are usually removed within 2 days. The bruising and swelling on the face can take up to 2 weeks to heal. Strenuous activities can be resumed only after the time specified by your surgeon (which may be several weeks) but normal routine can be resumed within a few days after Rhinoplasty.

During Rhinoplasty, some patients choose general anaesthesia while some opt for local anaesthesia. Before going in for this surgery a patient and his/her cosmetic surgeon will need to be in complete harmony about the desired results. Expectations of the patient need to be realistic and the surgeon needs to be competent and experienced. Detailed discussions prior to the procedure are better than any bitterness afterwards. Consultations with your surgeon must be frank and unhurried.

Some of the issues that may arise during and after Rhinoplasty are excessive bleeding, skin problems, injury to the wall that separates nostrils, infection, major nasal blockage due to swelling and complications of anaesthesia. Surgeons are aware of these risks and a competent, experienced cosmetic surgeon will know how to perform the best Rhinoplasty on your nose.

Rhinoplasty provides permanent results unless a subsequent damage occurs to the nose due to an unfortunate mishap. India is now recognised as one of the top destinations for cost-effective and quality cosmetic procedures, including Rhinoplasty India caters to patients from all over the world. Cosmetic surgeons in India are especially recognised for their competence, experience, patience and empathy.

The author of this article is associated with Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, reputed for Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Chin Augmentation and many other cosmetic surgical procedures.  The writer is a surgeon based in Bangalore, an expert himself in the field of cosmetic surgery. Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, Bangalore has renowned surgeons on its panel, who have this writer’s vote of confidence. For details visit their website cosmeticsurgerybangaloreindia.com.