Rhinoplasty (plasty of nose)

The nose is the most visible part of the face, and for many people is too large or small nose, aquiline nose or saddle-shaped, narrow or wide nose, crooked nose, a flattened nose, bulbous nose, etc. is the reason for their hesitation and awkwardness. One common plastic surgery, you can change the shape of the nose is rhinoplasty (Nose).

We recommend using a computer simulation to determine the future shape of the nose.

Rhinoplasty can correct the shape of the nose, make it shorter or longer than the opposite, removing bump, change the tip of the nose, narrow the nostrils, change the angle between the nose and upper lip …

The acquisition of the desired shape of the nose allows a person to achieve the mental equilibrium. However, you must understand that the shape of the nose, depending on its anatomy may change only to a limited extent. We recommend the use of computer simulation in conjunction with your surgeon to determine the future shape of the nose.

Indications for rhinoplasty

•          deformity of the nose after trauma

•          crook of the nose (hooked nose)

•          saddle-shaped nose

•          snook

•          Bold and the nose tip

•          large nostrils

•          disturbance of nasal respiration

Surgical technique rhinoplasty

When rhinoplasty incision is performed, or only inside the nose – closed rhinoplasty, or two inner section connected to each other in the skin of the nasal septum – an open rhinoplasty. In both cases, the scars are invisible.

Conducted subject to detachment of skin from bone and cartilage. In accordance with the objectives of the operation is performed plastic bone and cartilage framework, and laying a new skin on the skeleton. Operation completes installation of tampons and applying special dressings stickers.

Anesthesia for rhinoplasty

When the plastic nose apply basic types of anesthesia:

•          general anesthesia (intravenous anesthesia)

•          general anesthesia (endotracheal anesthesia)

•          local anesthesia

Duration

Duration of rhinoplasty depends on the planned volume of operations and may range from 30 minutes to 2 hours or more for complex reconstructive operations

Hospital stay

After general anesthesia in rhinoplasty, we recommend that the first day to spend in hospital

Postoperative period and rehabilitation

Early postoperative period followed by time-painful sensations. At the time of standing swabs in the nasal passages have to mouth breathing. Bandage-label is removed after 7-10 days. Acceptable form of nose gets in 10-14 days. Slight swelling may persist for several months and the final result of the operation is estimated at 6-8 months.

To speed up the recovery period and reduce the risk of complications in the postoperative period, you must fulfill all the recommendations of your doctor. We do not recommend smoking in the postoperative period. For the first time after surgery, we recommend to refrain from excessive stress, leaning forward, wearing glasses.

To work with some limitations you can begin 10-14 days after surgery.

The final exercise after rhinoplasty recommend 2-3 weeks. We do not recommend sunbathing for several months.

Risks

The modern technique of surgical intervention reduces the risks to a minimum.

On the possible complications can be found in the informed consent for the operation of rhinoplasty.

If you decide on surgery Rhinoplasty, we expect that the information provided was useful for you.

For more information about how rhinoplasty can help you, about the indications and contraindications of the method, we recommend that you consult a plastic surgeon with experience in operations, plastic nose.