About Rhinoplasty

12 July, 2021

About Rhinoplasty

1. What is RHINOPLASTY

Rhinoplasty is commonly known as nose job or nose reshaping surgery so rhinoplasty is an art of reshaping of nose and the goal of surgery to improve in shape and function of nose. It is one of the most common plastic surgery on face around worldwide.

2. Indications of RHINOPLASTY

There are 2 major categories of rhinoplasty surgery

 A. FUNCTIONAL     B. COSMETIC

Aesthetic Rhinoplasty: In aesthetic rhinoplasty involves modification of size and shape of nose only for to increase beauty of face so in this rhinoplasty change outer appearance of nose for cosmetic reason.

Functional Rhinoplasty: The functional rhinoplasty involves modifications in deformed and deviated part of nose that causes nasal blockage or breathing difficulties so by this surgery we improve nasal airway and breathing.

3. Benefits of RHINOPLASTY Surgery

  • Nose size and shape balance with other facial structures
  • Correction of nasal asymmetry
  • Improved breathing by blockage free nose
  • Improved in confidence and satisfaction

4. When to Consider RHINOPLASTY

If you suffering from

  • Bump on nose/Deviated nose
  • Most common reason for rhinoplasty SURGERY
  • Depression on nose (saddle nose)
  • Broad nose (nose too large as per facial proportion)
  • Bulky /Broad nasal tip
  • Finally, if someone think their nose does not suit their face

5. Techniques of RHINOPLASTY Surgery

Open Surgery - In open approach method an external incision is made at base of nose in columella and structural modifications are done according need of patient.

Close Surgery - In closed approach endonasal method the incision made inside of nose to access modifications. This method usually done when only limited correction required.

6. How Is Surgery Performed?

The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia and procedure usually takes around 3 to 4 hours.