What happens in rhinoplasty?

RHINOPLASTY IS SURGERY THAT IS UNDERTAKEN TO IMPROVE THE SHAPE OR FUNCTION OF THE NOSE; IT’S COMMONLY KNOWN AS A NOSE JOB.

Sometimes rhinoplasty is carried out for medical reasons, to correct someone’s breathing, or to realign defects caused during an accident, or at birth. Our noses always keep growing on our bodies, so surgery may need to be carried out later in life as the shape of the nose changes. Rhinoplasty can also be carried out for cosmetic reasons, with people who undergo the procedure claiming the surgery has a hugely positive impact on their lives, helping to improve their self-confidence.

THE SURGERY

Usually with rhinoplasty you’re considered an outpatient, so you won’t have to stay in hospital overnight. You’ll either be given a local anaesthetic to numb the pain or a general anaesthetic to put you to sleep throughout the procedure. During surgery, the surgeon make cuts within the nostrils, usually inside of the nose to minimise scars after surgery. The inner bone and cartilage will be realigned to produce an appearance that the individual feels is more pleasing and in line with their expectations. In more complicated cases, the surgeon can also opt to make cuts along the base of the nose.

THE RECOVERY

For the first week after surgery, patients usually wear a nose splint to ensure the changes made to the nose are maintained. There is often swelling and bruising which occurs around the nose and the eyes in the days immediately after surrey, which is nothing to worry about about. Usually after the third day, this begins to improve, but depending on the surgery, it can take up to two weeks for this bruising to disappear.

Your nose will continue to decrease in swelling over the next 6 months, by which point you’ll be able to clearly assess the changes that have been made and see the full results of your surgery.

IF YOU’RE CONSIDERING RHINOPLASTY, YOU KNOW YOU’LL BE IN SAFE HANDS WITH THE BELVEDERE CLINIC. WE’VE BEEN PROVIDING EXPERT RHINOPLASTY OPERATIONS FOR COSMETIC REASONS FOR OVER 20 YEARS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT US TODAY ON 0208 311 4464.

Interesting facts you didn't know about rhinoplasty

MOST PEOPLE HAVE HEARD OF A RHINOPLASTY (NOSE RESHAPING),

AND IT IS A PROCEDURE THAT IS ASSOCIATED WITH MANY CELEBRITIES WHO ARE LOOKING TO IMPROVE THEIR APPEARANCE.

HOWEVER, HERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT THE PROCEDURE.

Ancient cosmetic surgery

It’s thought that the first rhinoplasty was carried out in India about 2,500 years ago! In the 18th century, a book was discovered that explained how a similar technique to those used today was used to repair noses that were cut off or damaged in battle. As a result of the discovery, the rhinoplasty was brought to England and has been carried out ever since.

Most popular

Rhinoplasty is the most popular form of cosmetic surgery of the millions of procedures carried out worldwide. Other cosmetic treatments in the top five include breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tuck, and eyelid surgery.

It’s not ‘plastic’

A nose reshaping procedure is often referred to as ‘plastic’ surgery; however, skin and cartilage from other parts of the patient’s body are commonly used in order to carry out reconstructive work. Skin is usually taken from the forehead, whilst cartilage is removed from the rib area.

The term ‘plastic’ is actually derived from the Latin, ‘plasticus’ and the Greek, ‘plastikos’, meaning to shape or mould. The term was in use long before plastic was even invented!

Rhinoplasty – not just for cosmetic reasons

Although rhinoplasty is most commonly used for cosmetic reasons, it is also a technique that is employed to repair noses that have sustained damage due to accidents, birth defects or cancer. Medical issues, such as deviated septum, which can cause breathing difficulties, can also be corrected by rhinoplasty.

Rhinoplasty is also used to help in cases of low self-esteem and depression where someone’s body image is crucial to their mental health and wellbeing.

Most people have rhinoplasty to correct the appearance of their nose, for example, cosmetic surgery can be used to make a short nose longer, to straighten a crooked one, or to flatten a pronounced Roman nose. However, the ancient procedure can also be used to treat some medical problems and to repair noses damaged as a result of disease or trauma. Contact us today if you’re considering rhinoplasty yourself.