Rhinoplasty can simultaneously help you improve breathing and achieve a more balanced appearance. A common medical reason for rhinoplasty is difficulty breathing through the nose. Nasal obstruction can cause problems with exercise, disturb sleep, contribute to snoring and sleep apnea, or interfere with other activities.
If medical treatments such as nasal spray or sleep apnea treatment fail, surgery may be the next step. Rhinoplasty done for medical reasons such as these is often covered by health insurance.
Nasal surgery is tailored to the underlying problem. If the septum —— the midline wall of cartilage that divides the right and left sides of the nose —— is deviated, then a septoplasty alone may fix the problem. However, when a septal deviation is more severe, or occurs nears certain critical areas of nasal support, a rhinoplasty is required to ensure proper breathing and nasal shape. Rhinoplasty also called septorhinoplasty addresses the septal deformity and strengthens key breathing areas of the nose with strategically placed cartilage grafts.
The most common requests are reducing a nasal hump, refining the tip, or correcting asymmetries. These cosmetic changes, which are not covered by insurance, are frequently combined with functional rhinoplasty so there is only one recovery.
Rhinoplasty is performed under general anesthesia. A very small incision is made along the base of the nose, which is not noticeable after the skin heals. This incision is connected to incisions inside the nose, which are never seen. Those incisions permit access to the cartilage and bones of the nose.
Next, the nasal passageways are improved and nasal reshaping if desired is performed through careful, meticulous adjustments to the bone and cartilage.
Most rhinoplasties leave the bones intact. If patients have had significant trauma to the nose in the past, the nasal bones are sometimes shifted into a more favorable position during surgery.
For cosmetic reasons, a bony nasal hump may be smoothed down to a straight profile or gentler curve. Patients awaken from anesthesia and go home the same day.
You should expect to take one week off from work or school. During that time rest, ice, and a regimen of nasal cleaning is recommended. While pain medications are provided, most people only require them for a few days. Both cosmetic and therapeutic issues may be addressed in a single procedure. In any surgery, scar placement may have a huge effect on the success of the procedure.
Many rhinoplasties can be done using closed surgical techniques. In this case, incisions are made inside your nose, so resulting scars are completely hidden. Some procedures that address changes to the tip of your nose or severe breathing issues still require open surgery, where external incisions are necessary. In rhinoplasty, alterations are typically measured in millimeters, yet these make a significant change in the appearance of your nose.
In most cases, an experienced surgeon delivers the results you want in a single procedure. However, most surgeons work conservatively, and revision surgery is sometimes recommended to fine-tune results.
A rhinoplasty must be customized to fit your face. The shape of your face, your chin position, and the width of your eyes, cheeks, and forehead all determine what kind of nose will best fit your face. A good facial plastic surgeon will work with you to develop a plan that is tailored specifically to you.
Your plastic surgeon will cover your medical history, conduct any relevant tests and examinations, and talk with you about what kind of shape you desire. In Dr. The surgery itself will involve altering the cartilage and bone beneath the skin of your nose. If you have a deviated septum, it will be straightened. The process may sound scary, but Dr. Farrior has a deep understanding of the anatomy of your nose. After the procedure is complete, professional medical staff will be with you as you wake up from anesthesia.
You will go home the same day as the procedure. Full rhinoplasty recovery often takes up to a full year.
All forms of surgery, cosmetic or otherwise, involve some potential for complications. For nose jobs specifically, problems may become apparent as the swelling resolves. Your next step should be a consult with a certified and experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. A consult could help you finally decide if a nose job is right for you, as well as determine what kind of result is possible.
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