Rhinoplasty: Nose surgery

Indications for rhinoplasty

Patients turn to a plastic surgeon for the following reasons:

• nose too long or short;
• wide nostrils;
• a thick or too sharp tip of the nose;
• chicken nose;
• snub nose;
• rhinophyma;
• deformation after injuries or illness;
• congenital deformities.

The curvature of the nasal septum leads to deterioration of nasal breathing and is a direct indication for facial plastic.

Advantages of nose surgery

Congenital features of the structure of the nose or a change in its shape after injuries and diseases are common causes of psychological problems. Some are ashamed of their face and feel uncomfortable around other people, while others try to hide the defect under a layer of makeup or with the help of cosmetology procedures. Rhinoplasty is a radical but guaranteed way to solve a problem. Changes after surgery persist for a lifetime.

There are a number of contraindications to rhinoplasty. They are local and common. Among local contraindications emit:

• an inflammatory process on the surface of the nose or in the nasal passages;
• rash of any origin;
• active bleeding from the nose;
• the presence of benign or malignant neoplasms.

General contraindications to the procedure are as follows:

• severe chronic pathology of the cardiovascular, respiratory or endocrine systems;
• pathology of the blood coagulation system;
• autoimmune diseases;
• acute infectious process;
• the presence of a chronic focus of infection;
• pregnancy and lactation.

The process and duration of the operation

All types of rhinoplasty begin the same way. The surgeon photographs the nose and applies markings on it, then treats it with an antiseptic solution. The anesthesiologist applies general anesthesia. After this operation can proceed in several ways depending on the purpose of rhinoplasty:

1. Septoplasty is a correction of the nasal septum in order to restore nasal breathing.
2. Decrease or increase – correction of the size of the nose.
3. Plastic tip – an operation that does not affect the bony part of the nose.
4. Removal of a humpback – leveling the back surface.
5. Reconstructive surgery – restoration of the shape and size after injury or disease.

Rhinoplasty is performed in two ways: open and closed. The first involves surgical access from the outside – from the skin of the nose. With closed rhinoplasty, an incision is made from the side of the mucous membrane.

Rhinoplasty lasts from 40 minutes to 2 hours – it all depends on the type of operation and the anatomical features of the organ.

Rhinoplasty results

The effect of the operation is estimated in 3-4 weeks. In the first days, it is difficult to see the results, as it prevents post-operative swelling of soft tissues. According to reviews, repeated rhinoplasty treatment is extremely rare.

Rehabilitation period and aftercare

Immediately after the operation, a plaster cast is applied to the nose, and tampons are placed in the nasal passages. The first week there are unpleasant sensations: pain, swelling, and itching. They are easy to remove by taking analgesic drugs. Recommendations after discharge from the hospital:

• refrain from taking hot baths;
• do not exercise;
• do not tilt your head down for a long time;
• it is advisable to avoid air travel;
• do not wear glasses.

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