rhinoplasty surgery

Every year thousands of people

make enquiries at cosmetic surgeons about rhinoplasty surgery. This

is a type of cosmetic surgery that makes alterations to the size and

shape of patient’s noses. Many of these patients are unhappy

with the nose they were born with and often have been for many years.

For others, they are interested in having nose surgery as they are having

trouble breathing or maybe because an injury has damaged their nose

so it needs repairing.

Even a small adjustment to

the nose can make a huge difference to the face and can help to improve

looks, health and self-confidence. One of the key aims of rhinoplasty

surgery is to make the nose look natural and in harmony with the rest

of the face. This may limit the possibilities in some patients but it

also helps to create a natural and non-surgical appearance. In this

sense it is like many treatments in cosmetic surgery and dentistry such

as dermal fillers and tooth whitening guide which yield the best results when

done to fit with the natural appearance of the patient.

In most rhinoplasty surgery,

which takes place under anaesthetic, surgeons make incisions in places

that cannot be seen, such as under the nostrils. This means they can

carry out the treatment without leaving any noticeable scar tissue.

The procedure usually involves the removal of certain amounts of bone

and cartilage to make the nose appear smaller, straighter or more even.

In some cases, patients whose health problems are being caused by a

deviated septum can have this straightened to alleviate their suffering.

After surgery it is usual for

a nasal splint to be applied to hold the nose in place during recovery.

This and the accompanying bandage will need to stay in place for a number

of days and even weeks but will have little impact on the patients life

and most return to work after one to three weeks. Some swelling may

still be present but this will subside in time and is often not noticeable.

Rhinoplasty is a useful and

sometimes necessary cosmetic procedure that works best for patients

looking for improvement rather than perfection. Make an appointment

to see a cosmetic surgeon to discuss the possibilities of rhinoplasty

for your nose.