You may be an appropriate candidate for rhinoplasty surgery if:

• You are unhappy with the size and/or shape of your nose e.g., wide nose
• You suffered an injury that has altered the appearance of your nose
• You have breathing problems limited to your nose
• You have reached mature facial growth (about age 15 or 16)
• You have good physical and emotional health
• You have realistic expectations

• Rhinoplasty surgery can permanently improve the shape & size of your nose
• Patients typically return to work after 1 to 2 weeks
• Dermal fillers can be used to non-surgically reshape the nose for up to a year
• Chin or neck contouring are popular options to enhance the results of rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping surgery, improves the shape, size, and symmetry of a person’s nose, bringing it into better proportion with the rest of the face. When performed by a skilled, qualified cosmetic surgeon, rhinoplasty can be a rewarding and life-enhancing procedure patients often notice that their overall appearance has improved, as the nose they see now looks natural, like the nose they have always thought they should have.

For patients who previously had a nose job and need to undergo surgery again to correct both the structure of the nose as well as breathing functionality of the nose, a revision rhinoplasty surgery, also known as secondary rhinoplasty, is also available.

You may be an appropriate candidate for rhinoplasty surgery if:

• You are unhappy with the size and/or shape of your nose e.g., wide nose
• You suffered an injury that has altered the appearance of your nose
• You have breathing problems limited to your nose
• You have reached mature facial growth (about age 15 or 16)
• You have good physical and emotional health
• You have realistic expectations

Each patient is unique and their circumstances need to be understood prior to rhinoplasty surgery. In general, it is important for potential rhinoplasty patients to be both physically and emotionally mature.

PHYSICAL MATURITY:

Growth of the nose should stabilize prior to surgery, as continued growth after rhinoplasty can change the appearance of the nose and cause facial problems.

EMOTIONAL MATURITY:

Changing your nose can alter your appearance. Surgeons need to ensure the patients are ready for this. The general age recommendation for most patients is between the ages of 15–17 for women and 16–18 for men.

During your initial consultation for a nose job in our center, you will meet with the plastic surgeon and staff.

Your previous surgeries, your medical history, medications you are presently taking, and your overall physical and emotional health will be reviewed.

Your skin quality may also be evaluated.

Photographs may also be taken for your medical record.

Your surgeon will determine what you benefit from most and whether or not additional procedures will be necessary for you to achieve your desired results.
Recovery time, risks, and limitations associated with surgery will also be discussed.

The doctor’s patient coordinator will review rhinoplasty surgery costs and scheduling with you.

Proficient in nose surgery,our team take care of you from preoperative preparation to recovery and post-operative appointments. We take the time to make sure every individual who comes to our facility thoroughly understands every phase of the procedure:

• You will require anesthesia.
• In most patients, incisions are made only inside the nose. Some bone and cartilage are removed or reshaped and a splint is applied to the new nose to help keep its shape.
• This is an outpatient procedure. You will be released to go home the day of surgery.
• It is recommended that you take off work for at least two weeks after having rhinoplasty surgery.
• You will have fully recovered from your rhinoplasty surgery by the end of three months.

Open Rhinoplasty

For an “open” rhinoplasty, a small incision is made under the nasal tip, between the nostrils. This approach allows the cosmetic surgeon more complete access to the nasal structures, where he or she can then sculpt the nose into the desired shape. Because of this increased access, cosmetic surgeons will typically use the open rhinoplasty approach for patients requiring more extensive reshaping. The resulting scars are well-hidden in the natural contours of the nose so they are as inconspicuous as possible.

Closed Rhinoplasty

For a “closed” rhinoplasty, incisions are made inside the nostril. This approach is most commonly used for patients who need more minor adjustments to the nasal structures to achieve their desired improvements. The advantage of closed rhinoplasty is that there is no visible scarring after surgery; however, this approach may not be suitable for more extensive rhinoplasty procedures.

Tiplasty

A “tiplasty” refers to the area of reshaping, rather than the incision techniques. As you might have guessed, tiplasty involves reshaping the nasal tip only, without affecting the other nasal structures. Cosmetic surgeons may use the open or closed approach for tiplasty.

In certain cases, the nose can be reshaped non-surgically with dermal fillers, providing improvements that last up to a year. By strategically injecting a filler at certain points in the nose, a skilled cosmetic surgeon can help smooth out bumps, reshape the nasal tip, and improve nasal symmetry.

Although the results are temporary, this non-surgical approach can be a cost-effective way for patients to “test-drive” a nose reshaping procedure before committing to the permanent changes possible with surgical rhinoplasty.

Rhinoplasty is typically performed as an outpatient procedure using general anesthesia, although local anesthesia with intravenous sedation may be appropriate in certain cases.

After your procedure, your nose may be placed in a splint. This helps to support your newly reshaped nose and protect it from accidental contact. Splint will be removed after 7-10days

You may also go home with packing inside your nostrils—this can be uncomfortable, but temporary.

Your cosmetic surgeon will prescribe pain medication to help minimize discomfort during your initial recovery.

Take it easy after rhinoplasty

For the first 1 to 2 weeks, many patients experience bruising and swelling. At first, you may not be able to see the improvements made during surgery due to swelling. But don’t worry—the majority of bruising and swelling should subside after the first 10 to 14 days.

Most patients feel ready to return to work or school after 1 or 2 weeks, depending on the level of activity required.

Sports, Gym exercises or any strenuous physical activities should be curtailed for at least 6 weeks.

Do not blow your nose, or sneeze too hard in the first 3 weeks postoperatively.

Smoking is inadvisable for at least 3 weeks, it can result in poor healing and prolonged swelling.

After 4 to 6 weeks, you may gradually ease into your usual fitness routine with caution being exercised while undertaking contact Sports activities to prevent injury to the operated nose.

Typically after 3 weeks, most normal non-contact activities can be resumed.

However, limit activity according to your surgeon’s instructions and do not engage in any strenuous activities until you are cleared to do so.

Your new nose will continue to improve

While you will be able to see the improvements your cosmetic surgeon made during rhinoplasty after the initial bruising and swelling dissipates, it is normal to have some slight residual swelling present for up to a year. This is usually not noticeable to others, though.

The results of rhinoplasty surgery are permanent. While this means your new nose will be with you for a lifetime, it also makes it that much more important to choose a qualified cosmetic surgeon whom you can trust to deliver the results you desire.

If you’re considering rhinoplasty, the best way to learn about your options is to meet with a board certified cosmetic surgeon for a consultation.

The most important thing about planning your rhinoplasty surgery is to choose the correct qualified Aesthetic plastic surgeon. More specifically, ensure that the chosen surgeon is routinely performing breast lift surgeries.

MEDICATIONS

You must STOP the following medications approximately 2 weeks before surgery – blood thinners such as ecosprin, clopidogrel, warfarin etc, estrogen containing hormones, Vitamin E, ginseng, green tea, gingko balboa, garlic pearls, ayurvedic supplements.

SMOKING

It is imperative that you completely stop smoking for a minimum of 1 week prior to your planned date of surgery as it can significantly increase your risk for anaesthesia as well as delay wound healing and increase your risk for post-surgery complications.

FITNESS

You will be advised a set of routine pre-operative investigations to ensure that you are fit for anaesthesia and surgery.

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We are dedicated to our patients and open communication is never compromised. The better informed our patients are, the better they are at making their decisions.

We believe in providing the highest patient care and through your assigned patient advisor, you can be sure every consideration is made to ensure your expectations are the same as the final results.

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