What is Nose Reshaping?
Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to modify the nose or treat nasal health issues.
Numerous structural issues with the nose can be fixed by rhinoplasty. Although there are medical and cosmetic reasons for rhinoplasty surgery, such a low nasal tip and an arched nasal structure, there are also congenital or acquired medical reasons that may result in breathing issues.
Why Is It Performed?
Rhinoplasty Performed For Cosmetic Purposes
Additionally, rhinoplasty can be done for aesthetic reasons, such as to correct an arched nose, narrow or reshape the nose’s tip, raise a low nasal tip, correct the internal and external curvature of the nose, alter the nostrils’ width and asymmetry, and correct the width and asymmetry of the nose’s base.
Rhinoplasty Performed For Medical Reasons
Particularly for structural breathing issues, birth deformities, nose traumas, cancer, or nasal damage from an infection, rhinoplasty surgery may be suggested. The nose’s airways may be the source of respiratory issues. While the majority of rhinoplasty surgeries are categorized as cosmetic procedures, in some situations, surgical applications are thought of as reconstructing the nose.
How is the Operation Carried Out?
Racial and geographical disparities exist in rhinoplasty procedures. Men and women have different structural characteristics, thus this should be considered while doing rhinoplasty procedures. Even though rhinoplasty is typically performed for cosmetic purposes, the plastic surgeon will evaluate the patient’s appropriateness for the procedure during the consultation.
The plastic surgeon examines the nasal structure during the pre-operative consultation. Expressing the issues that are generating disruption at this time is crucial. The Vectra device’s photos taken during the consultation are 3D modeled. This model is essential for the doctor to use when explaining the process. It gives the chance to correctly assess the issue and produce the desired results, as well as to picture the post-operative side profile or symmetry prior to the procedure.
When doing rhinoplasty procedures, many various techniques are preferred. It is common practice to follow the procedures for the suitable method during operations done under general anesthesia.
What Are the Rhinoplasty Methods?
- Open Rhinoplasty
- Closed Rhinoplasty
- Septorhinoplasty
- Preservation Rhinoplasty
- Revision (Secondary) Rhinoplasty
- Ethnic Rhinoplasty
- Tip (Nose Tip) Rhinoplasty
Preservation Rhinoplasty
What is Preservation Rhinoplasty?
Preservation Rhinoplasty refers to rhinoplasty procedures that keep the nasal bone or the dorsum of the nose intact. The objective is to address the nasal issues while maintaining the nose’s natural structure. The bone and cartilage structure, or upper portion, of the individual’s original nose dorsum, is undamaged. The surplus is eliminated by tiny incisions made in the lower portions of the existing bones and cartilages. The nose’s arch is improved in this way.
Since the integrity of the tissue is not compromised during preservation rhinoplasty, the recovery period is quicker. The muscle structure is retained in the same manner and the tip of the nose does not change as a result of this tissue integrity. Although restoring the nose’s natural arch is the main goal of a preservation rhinoplasty, the treatment also improves breathing comfort because it opens up the airway channels.
How is Preservation Rhinoplasty Carried Out?
The plastic surgeon examines the nasal structure during the pre-operative consultation. It is crucial to state your grievances in detail at this point. The Vectra device’s photos taken throughout the consultation process are 3D modeled. The doctor will use this model to illustrate the procedure to be carried out. It gives the chance to correctly assess the issue and produce the desired results, as well as to picture the post-operative profile or symmetry before the procedure.
Corrections are made to the tissue, cartilage, and bones during these open or closed operations. The person’s nasal structure will determine the surgical procedure that is performed. Surgery is used to fix the nasal hump, arch, and bone/cartilage irregularities.
Who Can Get Preservation Rhinoplasty?
- For those with a drooping nose shape
- Those who have a thick nasal structure
- Those who have a bifid or crooked nasal tip
- Those with an arched nose
Septorhinoplasty
What is Septorhinoplasty?
The procedure done primarily to alter the external size and shape of the nose is known as a septorhinoplasty, which is one of the cosmetic nose surgeries. People may not find the septum, or the wall between the two nostrils, to be pleasant in terms of their health or outward appearance. The septorhinoplasty procedure is used to improve and correct breathing as well as to eliminate bone protrusions and abnormalities.
How is Septorhinoplasty Carried Out?
The plastic surgeon examines the nasal structure during the pre-operative consultation. It is crucial to state your grievances in detail at this point. The Vectra device’s photos taken throughout the consultation process are 3D modeled. The doctor will use this model to illustrate the procedure to be carried out. It gives the chance to correctly assess the issue and produce the desired results, as well as to picture the post-operative profile or symmetry before the procedure.
A 2 to 4 hour procedure under general anesthesia is a septorhinoplasty. Corrections to the tissue, cartilage, and bones are made during these closed or open operations. The person’s nasal structure will determine the surgical procedure that is performed. During cartilage and bone revision, excess or insufficient tissues are removed surgically from between the nose skin and the skeleton’s cartilage and bones. Then, using a variety of surgical techniques, the bone and cartilage are reshaped to achieve the desired shape.
Who Can Get Septorhinoplasty?
The majority of patients who have septorhinoplasty, which can also be done for cosmetic reasons, have respiratory issues. The most typical respiratory issues include:
- Dry mouth due to nasal crookedness
- Noisy breathing
- Snoring
- Fatigue due to breathing problems
- Acute post-nasal drip
- Frequent sneezing and runny nose
What Are the Purposes of Septorhinoplasty?
- Treating respiratory problems
- Ensuring proper breathing through the nose instead of the mouth
- Correcting inverted or everted nose tips
- Reshaping the cartilage
- Correcting the bridge of the nose
- Fixing fractures/cracks in the nasal bone or cartilage
Revision Rhinoplasty
All you need is a Revision Rhinoplasty if your initial Rhinoplasty didn’t yield the best results.
What Is Revision Rhinoplasty?
Revision rhinoplasty, often referred to as secondary rhinoplasty or second rhinoplasty, is carried out when the first rhinoplasty did not produce satisfying results and to fix any errors that were committed during the first procedure.
In order to improve nasal airflow, the goal is to restore the native nasal anatomy. This procedure therefore has a direct bearing on the structure and purpose of the nose. As a result, revision rhinoplasty improves nasal functions and makes breathing easier following the procedure. This procedure may be more complicated than a typical rhinoplasty because it seeks to repair prior procedures.
How Is Revision Rhinoplasty Carried Out?
The plastic surgeon looks at the patient’s nasal anatomy during the pre-operative consultation and asks questions about any previous procedures the patient has had. It is crucial to state your grievances in detail at this point. The Vectra device’s photos taken throughout the consultation process are 3D modeled. The doctor will use this model to illustrate the procedure to be carried out. It gives the chance to correctly assess the issue and produce the desired results, as well as to picture the post-operative profile or symmetry before the procedure.
Under general anesthesia, revision rhinoplasty is a 2 to 4 hour procedure. Revisions are made to the tissue, cartilage, and bones during these closed or open rhinoplasty operations. The person’s nasal structure will determine the surgical procedure that is performed. During cartilage and bone revision, excess or insufficient tissues are removed surgically from between the nose skin and the skeleton’s cartilage and bones. Then, using a variety of surgical techniques, the bone and cartilage are reshaped to achieve the desired shape. Revision rhinoplasty may necessitate a few extra surgeries. These can involve injecting adipose tissue, removing cartilage or bone, or removing subcutaneous dermis tissue.
Who Can Get Revision Rhinoplasty?
If your nose has one or more of the following issues, revision rhinoplasty may be right for you:
- An excessively narrowed and pinched nasal tip,
- Defects and asymmetry in the nostrils,
- Creases on the nasal wings,
- A curved nose tip,
- A crooked nose,
- Disproportion in the length of the nose,
- Narrowing of the nasal bridge,
- Difficulty in breathing,
- The hump that reappears on the dorsum of the nose,
- A collapsed or excessively carved appearance of the nose after surgery,
- Dissatisfaction with previous rhinoplasty results.
When Can Revision Rhinoplasty Be Carried Out?
Revisioncan be performed at least a year after the initial procedure since the nose continues to heal and improve for a year following the procedure.
Will the Revision Rhinoplasty Leave A Scar?
Since the incisions are made on the inside of the nose, there is no scar visible from the outside while doing a revision. There will be a hardly perceptible scar between the nostrils if the patient has open rhinoplasty.
What Are the Risks of Rhinoplasty?
Risks from bleeding, infection, or anesthesia are possible with it, as they are with any surgical procedure. Moreover;
- Excessive nose bleeding may occur,
- An infection may occur which may require antibiotic treatment or another surgery,
- There may be severe and persistent pain,
- There may be permanent numbness around the nose,
- There may be a decrease in the sense of smell (occurs in rare cases),
- Thick and abnormal scars may appear,
- Shortness of breath may occur due to narrowing of the airways,
- Swelling can be seen on the tip and side of the nose which persists for a long time,
- There may be nasal deformity after the operation.
- After the operation, one may not be satisfied with the new appearance and a second operation may be required.
What Measures Should Be Taken After Rhinoplasty Operations?
Procedure After Surgery
Applying ice is recommended for the first two days.
For a month, the nose should be shielded from physical harm.
Nostril asymmetry can be seen up to 6 to 8 weeks after surgery. 90% to 95% symmetry of the nostrils is anticipated with complete healing.
After surgery, it’s usual to experience minimal bleeding in the form of seeping or trickling. However, if the bleeding is serious and ongoing, you should see a doctor. Following the procedure, your nose could occasionally become obstructed. This could go on for six to eight weeks.
