One of the most common plastic surgeries is rhinoplasty. Some people experience discomfort and complexes due to their nose, which can negatively affect their self-esteem and communication with others. Both patients with clear medical indications and women and men dissatisfied with the shape of their nose decide to have nose surgery.
Indications and Results of Rhinoplasty
Nose surgery is a surgical intervention that involves correcting the length or shape of the nose for reconstructive or aesthetic purposes. During the operation, plastic surgeons widen and narrow the nostrils, change the length, width, or parameters of the tip.
One of the important factors for the success of rhinoplasty is choosing the right plastic surgeon. Patients should only go to experienced specialists who have appropriate education and certificates, as well as good reviews from their clients. It is also important to ensure that the clinic where the operation will be performed has the necessary equipment and meets high medical standards.
Modern rhinoplasty is an effective way to eliminate the following problems:
- overly large nose or its tip;
- hump;
- hooked or, conversely, excessively crooked nose;
- congenital and acquired defects, including deviation of the nasal septum, etc.
Depending on the method of performing the operation, the following types of rhinoplasty are distinguished:
- Open. The operation involves external incisions on the skin in the area of the nasal septum and the base of the nostrils. This method is considered a serious intervention and is used in case of severe injuries and congenital pathologies accompanied by pronounced defects.
- Closed. A less traumatic type of rhinoplasty, in which incisions pass along the inner surface of the nostrils. This method is considered labor-intensive and “jewelry-like,” but it allows a significant reduction in the period of postoperative recovery.
- Nose surgery may also be accompanied by grafting. This is a process of transplanting the patient’s cartilage, which is sourced from the ear or rib, to form the nose of the chosen length and shape.
Successfully performed rhinoplasty significantly improves the quality of life. The operation restores free nasal breathing and allows you to enjoy your reflection in the mirror.
Where can rhinoplasty be done?
It is best to trust qualified specialists with many years of experience in conducting such interventions. One of the leading clinics that is popular among patients is the Latvian Microsurgery Center. The cost of rhinoplasty starts at 2900 euros here.
The center’s experts do not recommend performing the operation before the age of 14-16 in the absence of medical indications. The fact is that up to this age, the bone cartilage is still actively forming. Performing rhinoplasty in children for exclusively aesthetic purposes is possible only with the written consent of the parents.
An important stage of preparation for the operation is the initial consultation. When communicating with a plastic surgeon, the patient needs to try to describe their problem as detailed as possible and try to describe the shape of the nose that will help change their life.
As a rule, rhinoplasty is performed under general anesthesia and lasts from two to five hours. The cost of rhinoplasty directly depends on the degree of complexity and the volume of the surgical intervention, determined by the main diagnosis. In addition, they affect the course of the postoperative period and the duration of recovery.
As demonstrated by reviews of rhinoplasty, swelling in the nose area persists from two to four weeks. Its disappearance can be accelerated with the help of special medications and taping. Quite often, after extensive interventions, tamponade of the nasal passages and the use of a plastic or plaster fixator are prescribed.
To achieve the desired result, it is necessary to follow the following recommendations during the postoperative period:
- avoid excessive physical activity for one month;
- protect the face from direct sunlight for eight weeks;
- avoid repeated nose injuries.
Rhinoplasty guarantees a stable result that will be maintained for life. Its objective assessment can be made approximately a year after the intervention, when all recovery processes are completed.
