Are you uncomfortable with the way your nose looks? Rhinoplasty surgery can be a solution to your problem.

Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgery in which surgeons reshape your nose according to your aesthetic desires. It is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries available.

Rhinoplasty surgery can help address:

• Problems regarding the size of the nose (facial balance)
• Size and position of the nostrils
• The shape of the nostrils (its width and tilt)
• Nose width at the bridge area
• Issues regarding the shape of the nasal tip (its size, angle, and shape)
• Nasal asymmetry

Plastic surgeons pretty much can change the entire structure of the nose in rhinoplasty surgeries.

Types of Rhinoplasty Surgeries

Rhinoplasty surgeries are commonly known operations as we have stated before. However, many people don’t know that there are two different methods of these surgeries. These methods are the endonasal approach, which is a closed surgery, and the external approach. External approach is, as the name indicates, an open operation.

Endonasal Approach

In the endonasal approach, surgeons operate inside the patient’s nose using various tools. This way, no part of the incision is visible on the outside; therefore, there won’t be any visible scars on the nose. Not having any visible scars on the nose is a significant benefit. However, operating inside the nose brings several challenges and technical limitations with it.

Surgeons have to perform the whole procedure through narrow surgical openings. Operating on such a confined space limits visibility. The surgeons also have to distort the nasal cartilage as accessing the nasal framework requires it. The swelling that occurs following this operation takes about six months to go away completely.

External Rhinoplasty

In external rhinoplasty operations, surgeons make a small bridging incision. The purpose of this is to adjoin the right and left nostril incisions. They fold the nasal skin upward to get better visibility of the lower nasal structure. This approach limits the distortion of the nasal cartilage significantly. It also allows surgeons to leave the components of the nasal skeleton undisturbed.

External rhinoplasty surgeries may involve scarring on the outside of the nose. However, this approach can provide more accurate, versatile and direct results for the patients as they give the surgeons better visibility.

Recovering Period after a Rhinoplasty Surgery

The good thing about rhinoplasty surgeries is that they do not require any downtime after the operation. You can return home the same day you have your surgery.

But remember, it is not a simple operation. You have to be careful during your first week of recovery. Once you return home, you should start to apply cold compress into your incision area. Keeping your incision area cold will reduce the swelling. But you can’t completely stop the swelling. 

The patients usually experience a moderate amount of swelling on their second and third days. The swelling will lead to some pain and discomfort, but your doctor will have prescribed some painkillers for you. These will ease your pain.

You will feel much better once you hit the one-week mark. Your doctor will remove the external stitches after the first week (if they are not dissolvable). Your bruising will have subsided.

The majority of the swelling should disappear between the second and fourth weeks. As the swelling goes away, your breathing will improve as well.

Consider taking at least a few days off from your work after the surgery to facilitate the recovery period.

You will begin to see your results after the swelling goes away.

Possible Complications

Like in every other surgery, rhinoplasty operations come with some risks as well. Some patients may even require an additional procedure. However, by consulting our experts, you can minimize the risk. Furthermore, following the instructions of your doctor will be helpful for a faster recovery period.

Planning on Getting a Rhinoplasty?

These are sophisticated operations. Your surgeon has to be skilled and experienced to perform this operation well. Contact us if you are considering rhinoplasty. We listen to our patients’ expectations and help them achieve their goals in a rather affordable way. Our experts will gladly provide you with further information on rhinoplasty and its prices.