Everyone wants to look charismatic, attractive, and gorgeous. At times, it feels like your facial features are decreasing your beauty.

Rhinoplasty will make your nose look more appealing, enhancing your facial beauty and self-confidence. This is among the most popular cosmetic surgeries.

If you are thinking of getting such surgery, this article is all set for your prior knowledge. Read it till the end to make a wise decision for your nose.

WHAT DOES RHINOPLASTY MEAN?

Rhino means nose, and plasty stands for surgery. So, being explained by itself, Rhinoplasty (raie-no-plas-tee) means nose surgery.

Medically, it’s called nasal reconstruction surgery. But the patients commonly call it a nose job. It is to boost nasal beauty or to resolve breathing problems.

It goes under the category of cosmetic surgery. The plastic surgeons reshape and resize the nose to get the required results.

WHY DO YOU NEED NOSE RESHAPING? (Make a clear decision!)

If you have one of the following reasons, go for the nose plastic surgery:

• By-birth nasal impairment
• Continuous blocking of one side of the nose (Rhinoplasty Deviated Septum)
• Desire to increase facial proportion and appearance
• Fractured nose due to an accident
• Enhance breathing functions
• Nose reshaping includes tip, bridge, or nostrils
• Resizing the nasal base or nostrils

Remember that you have a beautiful face. There is no need to change for people’s approval. It must be your willingness and desire to get nose surgery.

REQUIREMENTS FOR RHINOPLASTY:

It is a safe and outpatient surgery. But like all surgeries, nose surgery also considers some health factors and has some requirements.

• You are a grown-up with good health.
• You are a non-smoker.
• You have enough knowledge about your decision.
• You know the limitations and aftermaths.
• You get the thought, sketch, or picture of your desired nose.
• You bring your medical record and current medical prescription.
• You realize there is no guarantee of 100% results.
• You accept that most of us have asymmetric faces.
• There is a chance that you may need a second surgery.

BE AWARE OF THE RISKS OF NOSE FIX:

Risks and benefits go side-by-side. Where rhinoplasty makes an appearance and breathing better, it has risks too. However, these risks are not long-lasting and chronic.

• Surgical scars
• Bleeding from the nose
• Unsatisfactory results
• Septal perforation; hole between both sides of the nose
• Infection around the nose
• Breathing problems, and numbness for a short time
• Swelling, bruising, pain, and discoloration of the skin for a long time
• Anaesthesia reaction
• Affected sense of smell
• Need for an extra nose correction surgery

HOW LONG IS A NOSE JOB PROCEDURE? (It’s not that risky!)

It is a 1.5 to 3 hours outpatient surgery. So, you can go home on the same day. Have a look at the whole procedure.

• VISIT THE NOSE SURGEON:

Once you have made up your mind about rhinoplasty, you should visit a nose plastic surgeon. Bring your prior medical history and current medical prescriptions (if any).

Give a physical exam for more clarity of the situation. Breathing power, bone, cartilage, and skin of the nose are examined to make better decisions.

Ensure to take an image, sketch, model, or piece of thought of your fantasized nose. It will make things easier for you and the surgeon to negotiate.

Discuss your expectations with the surgeon, remembering it is not necessary to have a 100% perfect aesthetic nose.

Do not take pain relief medicines like aspirin and ibuprofen two weeks before and after the surgery. These medicines thicken the blood and can cause nose bleeding.

Do not even use home remedies or herbal remedies. Also, you have to stop smoking and vaping (if you do). It slows down the healing process and causes breathing problems.

Listen to the surgeon’s advice carefully. Understand all the benefits, risks, and limitations of surgery.

• DURING RHINO PLASTIC SURGERY:

When the above matters settle out, the next step is rhinoplasty. You will get anesthesia first.

It can be general anesthesia that will make your mind and body fall asleep. Or it can be local anesthesia that numbs your nose only.

There are two types of rhinoplasty. The incisions can be made inside your nostrils (closed rhinoplasty). In the other way, incisions are made outside the nostrils, with the base of the nose (open rhinoplasty).

It is the rhinoplasty specialist’s choice to use one or both ways. Do not worry because these cuts heal and become invisible with time.

The surgeons can get additional cartilage from the nasal septum (the wall between both sides of the nose). The second option is from the ears and ribs. But it will leave scars.

They put splints inside or outside the nose to maintain the shape and size. You are recommended to wear the splints for a week or two.

Some cases require revision surgery. It will be scheduled based on the results from the first surgery.

• BACK TO HOME:

Avoid self-driving and walking back home. It is recommended to bring anyone from family or friends.

Because after surgery, you will be dizzy and forgetful for a day or two. Ask that person to stay with you at night.

RECOVERY PERIOD OF RHINOPLASTY:

Your nose will swell after surgery. The eyes, nose and face can have bruises because of using splints. It can be awkward to go in a social setting for a month or two.

The bruises will fade out soon. But morning swelling can last for four to six months. Every person recovers at a varied rate.

Doctors suggest not to wear glasses, do exercise, and swim for at least a month. It is also forbidden to pick up heavy loads.

Sleeping on the sides and face down is not good after rhinoplasty. Small damage to any part of the cartilage or bone can have a big effect on surgical outcomes.

In the early few weeks, it is preferred to breathe, cough, and sneeze with your mouth. Try not to do that hard. It can harm the cuts and fragile parts of the nose.

On average, it takes almost one year to get the real results. Mild swelling can last for 12 months. After that, it is decided whether a secondary nose fix is needed or not.

According to statistics, almost 15% of persons feel the need for secondary surgery. Again, you must recall that faces are asymmetric by nature and 100% results are not a must.

NEED TO REVISIT THE CLINIC:

Rhinoplasty is a permanent process. It is life-lasting, if you do not undergo another one. A patient can still feel the need to visit the nose plastic surgeon. It can be in the following cases:

• Frequent nausea
• Breathing difficulty
• Any kind of infection
• Severe and long-lasting pain
• Uncontrollable nasal bleeding

CONCLUSION:

You can have a rhinoplasty for a cute, elegant, and aesthetic nose. It is also good to get rid of breathing impairments and fractures.

You should consult a doctor to receive all necessary information, before surgery. The advantages, risks, and limitations should be discussed.

Everything should be done for self-pleasure. But with doctor’s discretion. Following his/her advice will benefit you.

Rhinoplasty is not very risky and costly. It is considered one of the most frequent plastic surgeries. But it is better to select an expert nose surgeon.

As you have reached the end of the article, you have got enough prior knowledge about rhinoplasty. Now it’s time to visit the doctor. Good luck!

FAQ’s

Q.  How painful is a rhinoplasty?

It varies from person to person. Some patients feel mild pain for a few days. Where some feel pain for a long time or with more severity.

Q.  How long does a nose rhinoplasty last?

It is a permanent surgery. It is life-lasting until you get an additional rhinoplasty.

Q.  Is rhinoplasty 100% safe?

Yes, it is 100% safe and secure surgery. Dubai has been called the Middle East’s “Plastic Surgery Hub”. So, no need to get much worried. But there are some risks when done at an older age.