Rhinoplasty
What is rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is a surgery that affects the most central part of the face, the nose.
It aims at both the aesthetic improvement of the shape of the nose, as well as the restoration of functional problems, such as the crooked diaphragm.
It is an operation with many benefits, however it is not recommended for people under the age of 18. This is because the face is not fully developed until then.
The complete transparency of the patient's medical history is of great importance, as an older nasal surgery affects the doctor's plan for the procedure that is to be followed during the operation.
Rhinoplasty, like eyelid surgery, is one of the most common cosmetic procedures on the face.
Rhinoplasty is a surgery suitable for men and women, while it is most often chosen by people aged 20-35!
The operation
Rhinoplasty is divided into two categories.
Open rhinoplasty
The open rhinoplasty operation is applied under general anesthesia and begins with a small incision in the stylus, i.e. the thin part of the nose located at its lowest point, between the nostrils.
The incision then extends to the inner surface of the nostrils, making the entire anatomy of the nose accessible.
Thus, it becomes possible to carry out the necessary interventions to improve the existing problem.
So the "hump" in the back of the nose can be corrected, the tip of the nose can be thinned, or even the base of the nose can be narrowed with the procedure of lateral osteotomy.
Respectively, interventions can be made in the diaphragm when it is crooked so that it can be straightened, thus correcting any deviation of the nose from the midline.
Finally, with rhinoplasty we can treat hypertrophy of the nasal passages.
The nasal passages are located on the side walls of the nose and determine the moisture of the nose. This is done by fluctuating their size depending on the external conditions and emotions of the person (when it is cold or we cry, our nose "runs").
In some cases, the size of the nasal passages, however, does not return to normal, resulting in overeating and difficulty breathing.
Open rhinoplasty is preferred by the scientific team of Facemed in 95% of cases, since it can face a wide range of problems with aesthetic and functional weight.
Closed rhinoplasty
Closed rhinoplasty is also performed under general anesthesia, but the difference with open rhinoplasty is that the incision is made only on the inside of the nostrils. This is how the inside of the nose is accessed.
There are surgeons who love closed rhinoplasty and operate exclusively with it, however at Facemed we choose it in very few cases due to the limited possibilities provided by the incision made in closed rhinoplasty, but also the difficulty that exists in handling the tools through it.
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Recovery after surgery
It is necessary to stay at the Clinic for one night.
After the operation, two hemostatic sponges (tampons) are placed inside the nostrils for 2 days. For this reason there is a difficulty in breathing for the first 48 hours.
Rhinoplasty is accompanied by mild pain and so simple analgesics are enough for postoperative analgesia. Once the diaphragm has been tampered with, a silicone splint is placed on either side of it.
Finally, if the operation involves the correction of bone parts of the nose, a splint is applied to the back of the nose after the surgery.
The splints as well as the sutures are removed in 7 days.
After the rhinoplasty, resting for 2 to 3 days is required, while mild activity is allowed from the fourth day.
Instructions after the operation
After returning home, cold compresses should be applied on both sides of the nose and on the forehead near the base.
During sleep, the head should stay higher, so high pillows are recommended.
The splint is removed after 7 days, but you can still use it for a few weeks, if you are afraid of any injuries during sleep.
After the surgery it is necessary to rest for two to three days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a rhinoplasty operation take?
The duration of the rhinoplasty is on average 3 hours, depending of course on the case and the extent of the problem that we want to improve. However, this is a very important operation, since it concerns the most central point of the face, so the time required to complete the whole procedure is not of major importance.
When can I return to work?
Returning to work is usually possible after 10 days whenever the swelling and possible bruising have subsided. But special care is needed to avoid injury.
If I do not like the result, what is the next step?
In case the result is not the desired one, there is the possibility of re-intervention. We must emphasize, however, that this can be avoided by the proper communication of the person concerned with his doctor. The patient's expectations, for the aesthetic result, the existence of functional problems of the nose or older surgeries in the area, have a decisive role for the doctor's plan. Respectively important is the choice of the doctor you will trust.
Are there any complications?
Rhinoplasty is a procedure with excellent results for the majority of patients. However, as with any surgery there may be some complications such as:
Bleeding.
Mild bleeding is common after surgery, but is limited after the first 24 hours. Rarely it may be more intense and require a return to the operating room.
Scars - incisions.
Rhinoplasty incisions have excellent healing and in most cases are almost invisible.
Olfactory disorders.
After the operation, a mild and temporary olfactory disturbance can be observed, which is a common phenomenon and almost always transient.
Swelling-eczema.
After the rhinoplasty there is intense swelling especially in the acronym and bruising especially when there is an intervention in bone structures. The bruises usually subside in 7 to 10 days while the swelling may last a little longer.