A nose surgery (rhinoplasty) is performed to alter the structure and shape of your nose and improve its function and or appearance. Here are a few things you should know about nose surgeries:
Consult Your Doctor:
Before deciding on undergoing a nose surgery, speak with your doctor regarding issues with your nose. Your doctor will check your problems and judge whether or not surgery is a feasible option. It is only with your doctor’s confirmation that you should go for the surgery.
Be prepared to discuss the following points during your consultation:
- Your surgical goals, with regard to both appearance and breathing.
- Evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors.
- Medical conditions, drug allergies, and previous medical treatments.
- Current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco, and drug use if any.
- Details if you have undergone any previous surgeries.
- Discuss likely outcomes of a nose surgery and any risks or potential complications.
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Procedure:
The surgery is done either with local anesthesia (your nose and surrounding areas will be numbed) or general anesthesia (you will fall asleep).
The surgeon will make incisions in your nostrils and base of the nose and alter the shape, structure and position of the cartilages in your nose for appealing shape and better functionality. Polyp removal is also done by rhinoplasty.
Recovery After The Surgery:
You will be required to wear a nose splint. You can expect a swelling around the eyes, which will begin to subside after the third day. Swelling in the nose will go away after six months. Therefore, do not expect to see your results immediately, final condition of your nose will be apparent after the recovery period is over. You should avoid strenuous activity for 3 to 6 weeks. Do not smoke or drink alcohol during recovery. Smoking slows recovery time and alcohol reduces the normal effects of drugs.
Type of rhinoplasty you can opt for
Closed Rhinoplasty: Incisions are made inside the nostrils and hence there is no scarring.
Open Rhinoplasty: An additional cut is made along the columella and this may result in scarring. However, the position of the scar is such that it is almost unnoticeable.
Risks associated with it
Any surgical procedure has certain risks. These risks associated with nose surgery include:
- Infection
- Adverse Effect To Anesthesia
- Unfavorable Outcomes
- Visible Scarring
- Numbness
- Difficulty Breathing
- Chronic Nosebleeds
- A Perforated Septum
- Hematoma
- Burst Blood Vessels
- Nervous Damage
- A possibility of Revision Surgery
Rhinoplasty Before-After Results:
