Technically called rhinoplasty, it is surgery on the nose to change its shape or improve its function.
It can be done for medical reasons – such as correcting breathing problems related to the nose or disfigurement caused by trauma, accident or birth defects
It can also be done for cosmetic reasons, which will change the shape and appearance of the nose
?Why rhinoplasty
If you are considering rhinoplasty, we make an appointment with a good surgeon for you to discuss. During the consultation, you can tell the doctor what is bothering you about your nose and how you want to change it.
Keep in mind that there is no such thing as a perfect nose. Surgery though, can enhance your facial features and emphasize your natural beauty. A cosmetic surgery gives you facial features that make you unique
The surgeon will assess the texture of the nose and facial features. After the evaluation, he or she will be able to tell you if your expectations are realistic.
The surgeon will also review your medical condition, and discuss with you the risks, duration of hospitalization and costs
There are different techniques for changing the shape of the nose, when you make the decision your surgeon will explain carefully about his proposal
Rhinoplasty: recovery time
Rhinoplasty is usually done without the need for an overnight stay in the hospital. There will be general anesthesia, with which you will sleep throughout the procedure
During the operation, the surgeon makes incisions inside the nostril, and in more complex cases, the surgeon makes an incision around the bottom of the nose, after which the surgeon changes the position of the internal bone and cartilage to reach the desired appearance
Post-rhinoplasty recovery
After rhinoplasty, people wear a nose splint for the first week. You can expect swelling and some blueness around the eyes after the operation, which will improve starting from the third day, but the effects may last for up to two weeks
Expect some swelling of your nose that most of you and the surgeon will not notice, this swelling will go away over the six months after the operation, the final shape of your nose will be noticeable after full recovery
You should stay away from strenuous activities three to six weeks after the operation, you can return to your social activities within two to three weeks without any noticeable signs of having an operation
