A rhinoplasty (or nose job) is an operation performed to alter the appearance or function of the nasal bone. According to the American society for plastic surgeons, approximately 220,000 rhinoplasties take place each year. This is the most popular type of facial plastic surgical procedure. Rhinoplasty surgery can simultaneously help you improve breathing and achieve a more harmonious appearance.

Is rhinoplasty right for me?

Problems breathing through the nasal passage are a common cause of rhinoplasty. Nasal blocking may interfere with exercising, disrupting a nap or sleep apnea. A nasal spray or nap-apnea treatment may fail. If this happens, an operation could be the next step.

Many health insurance companies cover rhinoplasty performed for medical reasons. The surgery of the nasal cavity is tailored according to the difficulty. Septoplasty is the only way to fix the problem if the septum (the midline cartilage wall that separates right and left side of nose) has been deflected.

Even so, a rhinoplasty can be required to maintain nasal shape and breathing when the septal variation becomes more severe, or occurs at critical points of the support structure. The term rhinoplasty is also used for septorhinoplasty. The procedure addresses the septal deformity, and reinforces important breathing areas of your nose with cartilage.

What are the cosmetic rhinoplasty options?

Most commonly, people ask about reducing the size of a nasal tip, removing a hump on the nose, or correcting an asymmetries. These restorative modifications, which insurance companies don’t cover, are often combined with functional nose surgery to achieve a single healing.

What should i know about the surgery?

A general anesthesia is used for rhinoplasty. A tiny incision is made next to the nose’s base. It is undetectable after the healing of the skin. This cut correlates with incisions within the nose which are never again visible. These cuts allow for access to the cartilages and bones in the nose. Next, the nasal pathways are fixed. If necessary, the cartilage or bone is reshaped by carefully and precisely adjusting the adjustments.

Most victims will ask “Will you need to develop my nase?” Not usually. The majority of rhinoplasties do not split the bones. When there is a history that includes significant trauma, the nasal bone position will rarely be altered during surgery. To achieve cosmetic goals, the bony hump on the nose may be shaved down to a more gentle curve or straight contour. Patients can be roused out of anesthesia on the same day.

Expectations at Recovery Stage

For the recovery, one week is required to be off of work or from school. During that time, it is suggested to rest, use ice and follow a nasal cleansing regimen. Although pain pills are prescribed, many people only require them for a couple of years.

During rehab, it can be challenging to breathe comfortably because splints inside the nose are placed to keep the septum straight. On the third morning, swelling zeniths are reached and then they decrease. Rarely, you may experience discomfort under the eyelids. During the week following the surgery, you will wear a tiny cast on your face to preserve it. This will also help reduce inflammation.

One week after the surgery, both the support and cast will be removed. You can then return to work, and continue cardio exercise such as walking. You’ll need to refrain from meeting sports for six week.