Nose plastic surgery – also called nose job surgery
Nose reshaping or nose plastic surgery is also call rhinoplasty or nose job surgery
Why do people have nasal surgery?
Surgery of the nose is one of the commonest procedures performed by an ENT specialist
Nasal surgery may be performed for:
Cosmetic purposes, or a combination procedure to improve both form and function
Rhinoplasty may also may alleviate or cure nasal breathing problems, correct deformities from birth or injury, or support an aging, drooping nose
Patients who are considering nasal surgery for any reason should seek a doctor who is a specialist in nasal airway function, as well as reshaping the nose
This will ensure that efficient breathing is as high a priority as appearance
Aesthetic nasal surgery (rhinoplasty) refines the shape of the nose, bringing it into balance with the other features of the face
Because the nose is the most prominent facial feature, even a slight alteration can greatly improve appearance
Expectations
Rhinoplasty alone cannot give you a perfect profile, make you look like someone else, or improve your personal life
Before surgery, it is very important that the patient have a clear, realistic understanding of what change is possible, as well as the limitations and risks of the procedure
Skin type, ethnic background, and age will be among the factors considered before rhinoplasty by the surgeon
Young patients
Except in cases of severe breathing impairment, young patients usually are not candidates until their noses are fully grown, at 15 or 16 years old
Where is rhinoplasty performed?
The rhinoplasty is best performed in a hospital with a specialist anaesthetist and experienced medical and nursing team
How is the nose reshaped by open structure rhinoplasty surgery?
To reshape the nose, the skin is lifted, allowing the surgeon to remove or rearrange the bone and cartilage
The skin is then redraped and sutured over the reshaped nasal structure
A nasal splint on the outside of the nose helps retain the new shape during healing
Soft, dissolving nasal packing may be placed inside the nose to stabilize the septum, and will normally dissolved within 10-14 days with nasal saline irrigations after rhinoplasty surgery
After rhinoplasty external nasal dressings and splints are usually removed after five to seven days
Rhinoplasty by an ENT – head and neck surgeon
ENT – head and neck surgeons can provide a complete evaluation and treatment options regarding rhinoplasty
An ENT specialist can receive up to 15 years of university and post-graduate training in surgery, concentrating on ear, nose and throat procedures
Because they study the complex anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the entire head and neck, ENT specialists are uniquely qualified to perform the procedures that affect the nose
