Rhinoplasty: who is suitable for nose shape correction and how to get the perfect result?
Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular and frequently performed surgeries among women and men. The procedure is quite complicated, because cartilage tissue takes a long time to recover. According to patients, a hump, wide nostrils, a wide bridge of the nose and other shortcomings can seriously damage self-esteem. Rhinoplasty can eliminate the problem and acquire the desired shape.
What is Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery of the nose aimed at correcting its shape, congenital and acquired defects. During the procedure, the doctor corrects the length, tip, bridge, widens or narrows the shape of the nostrils. He is able to completely restore the lost organ. After successful rhinoplasty, a person’s facial proportions improve, self-esteem increases significantly, and therefore, life improves.
Types of Rhinoplasty
Depending on the type of access, rhinoplasty can be:
- Open – is indicated when there is a need for a significant change in the shape of the nose.
- Closed – is used for minor correction.
- Laser. Instead of a standard scalpel, a laser beam is used, which cauterizes tissue, eliminating the possibility of bleeding, the ingress of pathogenic flora.
With open access, the nasal membranes are cut, with closed access, manipulations are performed inside the nasal passages. Doctors more often use the closed method, but the final decision remains with the surgeon and is made after consultation and examination.
Indications for rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a nose operation that is most often performed according to indications. In this matter, an important factor is age. Interventions for aesthetic purposes are not performed on patients under 18 years of age. The operation is possible if there are medical indications with the written permission of the parents. It is best to wait until age 25, when the formation of bone cartilage is complete.
Indications for rhinoplasty:
- congenital deformities and developmental anomalies of the nose;
- changes associated with injuries;
- the presence of a hump;
- thickened bridge of the nose;
- asymmetry and disproportionate shape.
The presence of indications for nasal surgery is determined by a plastic surgeon.
What the patient should understand before the first consultation
There are differences between female and male rhinoplasty, they lie in the ratio of the nose and lips. In men, the angle is 90°, in women this figure is much greater. The principles of the intervention are the same, the only difference is in the angles and sizes.
Going to the first consultation, the patient should collect maximum information about his health, namely:
- tell about drugs that cause allergies or are poorly tolerated;
- be sure to report chronic and recent illnesses.
In addition, at the first meeting, the patient should honestly answer several questions, including:
- what exactly would you like to change in appearance;
- for what reasons did the person decide to have surgery;
- why, in his opinion, the intervention is needed right now;
- how a new nose shape can change your life.
During the consultation, you need to be extremely honest and tell in detail about everything that worries you and feel free to ask questions of interest, even if they seem absurd. Patients should correctly assess the possible risks after surgery. Bruises and swelling – are common phenomena and are a variant of the norm.
Possible complications include:
- bleeding;
- infectious diseases;
- damage to the septum;
- deterioration of the sense of smell and difficulty breathing (passes after swelling subsides);
- mismatch between the expected and the actual result.
With a competent approach and high professionalism, the occurrence of side effects is rare
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Familiar things will help to regain control over the situation:
- It is recommended to take some household items from home: your pajamas, personal care products, a sheet or a blanket. All this will provide an environment close to home and will have a positive effect on the psychological state.
- It is important to have the support of loved ones, so that someone can take on household chores and care for four-legged friends. When a person knows that everything is under control at home, it is easier for him to be within the walls of the clinic and not be distracted by extraneous things.
It is necessary to learn as much as possible about the operation, because information on a particular issue will help reduce anxiety and fear. It would be a good idea to prepare everything for your return home, for example, don’t forget to take the necessary medications, your favorite magazines that you can read during the rehabilitation period.
Psychologists recommend meeting with people who have already undergone the procedure rhinoplasty. Their experience will be useful. Very often, people are not so much afraid of surgery as they are of uncertainty. You shouldn’t radically change your usual way of life, because this is additional stress.
Features of the preoperative period
Before rhinoplasty requires a medical examination and tests. The doctor needs a clear picture of the patient’s health to rule out contraindications. The preparatory stage includes a visit to the surgeon for a consultation. He examines the nose with special instruments, determines the scope of the upcoming work, and indicates which method is best to perform the operation .
The person is sent for standard urine and blood tests, including biochemical, RW and HIV, and a chest x-ray is prescribed.
To exclude contraindications, it is necessary to undergo the following examinations:
- electrocardiogram;
- test blood for prothrombin, anti HCV and Hbs antigen;
- determine the Rh factor.
It is necessary to do an x-ray of the nose. This will help the doctor to exclude inflammatory processes, diseases of the maxillary and paranasal sinuses, frontal sinusitis and other diseases. Only healthy patients are allowed to undergo surgery.
Using an X-ray, the doctor evaluates the condition of the nasal septum. If breathing is difficult, rhinoseptoplasty can be performed during the intervention (to eliminate the curvature of the septum and fully restore respiratory function). If there are injuries, tomography is performed, a 3D model of the skull is created, which allows you to clearly see the curvature or displacement of the nose. A study of the volume of breathing is also carried out. The patient and the surgeon think through the shape of the nose to the smallest detail.
You should consult an anesthesiologist. On the eve of the operation, you can take a shower, and plan your last meal no later than 20:00.
You need to start preparing for the operation 2 weeks before the expected date: stop taking medications that affect blood clotting, stop smoking, and – stop drinking alcohol a few days before.
How is rhinoplasty performed?
Rhinoplasty is performed under general anesthesia using an open or closed method. Cartilage and bone tissue are given a new shape. The main principle is to minimize tissue removal. It is important not only to preserve the functions of the nose, but also to give it the desired shape. In some situations, cartilage removal is performed, but it is important not to do unnecessary manipulations.
In general, the surgeon’s work on correcting the nose takes from 2 to 6 hours. Since general anesthesia is administered, the person falls asleep in the pre-operative room and wakes up after the operation, pain and discomfort are not felt. Local anesthesia is possible only for superficial interventions, if bone tissue is not affected.
Features of the postoperative period
In the first days after plastic surgery of the nose, there are hematomas and swelling – this is a normal reaction of the body to injury. Physiotherapy and cold compresses are recommended to accelerate tissue regeneration. After 3-6 days, tampons (silicone splints) are removed from the nose, after 5-10 days, the fixing bandage is removed. The patient is discharged from the hospital the next day, if the condition allows.
What is allowed after surgery:
- take a full shower after 1 week;
- start physical exercise after 10-18 days, depending on the complexity of the load;
- it is necessary to brush your teeth carefully, since rough movements can increase the sensitivity of the nose;
- plastic surgeons recommend sleeping on your back as long as possible;
- for the first few months after nose surgery, you cannot wear glasses, it is better to give preference to contact lenses;
- for 2 months, you should avoid exposure to the sun and solariums.
Healing takes from 1 to 3 weeks and during depends a lot on age. The younger the body, the more regenerative resources it has.
Are there scars after rhinoplasty?
With closed rhinoplasty, incisions are made inside the nose, leaving no external traces. With open method, incisions are made in the columella area (the part of the nose located between the nostrils). A scar may form in this area, but over time it will lighten and become invisible to others. Scars near the wings of the nose heal over time, on average it takes 2-3 months and the patient is satisfied with the result.
In conclusion, it should be said that the rhinoplasty procedure does not just change the appearance. This is a complex operation consisting of successive steps to correct the functional, aesthetic and psychological problems of each patient. Nose surgery (rhinoplasty) is very individual, solving specific problems of each person. Turkish surgeons have professional skills not only in plastic surgery, but also in psychology. It is important to understand that the shape, aesthetics and functionality of the nose are inseparable.
Rhinoplasty is one of the most complex operations in aesthetic surgery. An insightful surgeon always builds a trusting relationship with the patient, carefully studies the anamnesis, and assesses possible risks. Only an individual approach of a professional to a patient ensures a positive result.
