Rhinoplasty

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Functional and Reconstructive Rhinoplasty

Functional rhinoplasty aims at restoring normal breathing function by restoring the normal passage of air through the nasal passages.

In conjunction with this surgery, a septoplasty (straightening the partition between the two nasal cavities) might be performed as well. If irregular breathing is caused by the swollen bony plates in the nasal passages, a turbinectomy or a turbinate reduction can also be performed to clear passages and restore normal nasal breathing.

Reconstructive rhinoplasty aims at restoring the appearance and normal function of the nose. This surgery is performed often after trauma has deformed the nose, such as accidents, autoimmune disorders, previous unsuccessful surgery, cancer and intra-nasal drug abuse. A reconstructive rhinoplasty can also treat congenital abnormalities.

About The Rhinoplasty Procedure

Rhinoplasty surgery is generally an outpatient procedure that can be performed in a hospital, ambulatory surgical facility or an in-office surgical suite.

It requires local anesthesia with IV sedation or general anesthesia. An overnight stay in the hospital or a special recovery facility might be recommended, and you can request either option if it will make you feel more comfortable.

To determine the approach to your rhinoplasty, your surgeon should carefully evaluate your overall facial appearance, proportion and structure, while taking your medical history, ethnicity and personal goals into account. The possibilities of this procedure are exciting, and they include:

• Eliminating bumps and irregularities on the bridge of the nose
• Lowering a high bridge or raising a low bridge
• Narrowing a wide bridge
• Turning a tip up or down
• Reducing or enlarging a nasal tip
• Changing the size and position of nostrils

It is a myth that the nose must be broken during rhinoplasty. A broken nose happens in accidental trauma. In nose surgery, the smallest instruments are used to cut and shape structures of the nose, including the bone.

Rhinoplasty is performed as an open or a closed procedure, depending on structural changes required to refine features or fix a problem, depending upon your surgeon's expertise and preferences. In a closed procedure, incisions are hidden within the nose. An open procedure requires an additional incision across the narrow strip of tissue that separates the nostrils. This incision site will heal and scarring will diminish during the healing process.

Dissolving sutures are used internally, and either dissolving or removable sutures are used to close external incisions. You will wake up after surgery with a splint covering your nose, and small tubes might be placed in your nose for a short time to prevent draining fluid from being swallowed. It's also possible that you may have packing to support the nose internally as the nose heals. No matter how cumbersome or uncomfortable, you shouldn't remove any splints or packing without your surgeon's permission.

The Rhinoplasty Procedure

Rhinoplasty techniques and approaches depend on the surgeon and the patient's case. Although the procedure varies, it has some universal characteristics that make it safer, better and more precise.

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Rhinoplasty Types

There are many rhinoplasty techniques and options available: closed and open, primary and secondary, as well as a host of new approaches described on our comprehensive guide.

Rhinoplasty Fees

The most accurate way to know the fees associated with rhinoplasty is to set up a consultation with a surgeon. He or she will evaluate your case, let you know if you are a good candidate and give you an estimate for your surgery based on your situation.

The surgeon’s office will talk with you about financing options if you are not able to pay the fee in one lump sum. Click here to read more about costs associated with rhinoplasty surgery.

Rhinoplasty Recovery and Results

While you research your procedure, learn what to expect after rhinoplasty, including the length of recovery time, special care requirements and medications you might need to take. Learn about what long-term results you can expect, how to manage your expectations and what additional treatments or care might be necessary to maintain your results.

Benefits of rhinoplasty

There is a reason why rhinoplasty procedures are so popular: They can have a large and powerful impact on a person's life. They can alleviate breathing problems, improve one's appearance, boost a person's confidence and help them to achieve an overall better quality of life. All of this can be achieved with only minor downtime after it is performed.

Choosing a Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Our goal with RhinoplastyGuide.com is to help you with your decision-making process. We have compiled information, videos and before-and-after pictures to help you to understand the procedure. We list featured surgeons for you to review and contact for an appointment.

Patients should ask questions like, "Is rhinoplasty right for me?" "Would I make a good candidate for this procedure?" "What results can I expect?" "How can I find a good surgeon?" "How much will my surgery cost, and how long will it take me to recover?"

Check if the surgeon is board certified in plastic and cosmetic surgery and has rhinoplasty training. Research the facility where the surgery will take place. View the surgeon’s before-and-after photos and ask for testimonials.

Learn About Rhinoplasty

RhinoplastyGuide.com has helped many prospective patients like you to learn about the latest trends, procedures and developments in rhinoplasty. If you take a look at the different sections of our site, you will come away with a very good understanding.

Find out what rhinoplasty techniques are most popular, how much they cost, what might happen during your surgery, receive answers to numerous frequently asked questions, and much more. View pictures and videos of people who have undergone this surgery, and see for yourself what they looked like before and after their surgeries.