Rhinoplasty

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Rhinoplasty is a process of changing the shape of the nose, which is carried out mainly for cosmetic purposes, to increase the harmony between the nose and the rest of the face. Also, it is often performed to treat breathing problems and disorders resulting from deformities or defects in the structure of the nose, as well as due to accidents.

Types of rhinoplasty

• Nose reduction surgery: This can involve specific areas such as the wing, bridge of the nose, or the width of the nose.

• Nose augmentation surgery: This type of surgery is often curative in nature and can result from deformity or incomplete growth of the nose, or after surgical removal of a portion of the nose.

• Ethnic plastic surgery: Common in certain ethnicities and is characterized by special shape and edge of the nose, such as the people of the Middle East or the Mediterranean.

• Accidental plastic surgery: This is performed in a period of one week to ten days after an accident that caused the destruction of some of the bones or cartilage of the nose.

Stages of rhinoplasty at Top Medica:

• Anesthesia

Anesthesia can be complete or local, depending on what the doctor orders. After that, the process begins, which is performed through an incision in the nose or without an incision.

• Changing the shape of the nose

When cartilage and bone are removed, cartilage transplantation may sometimes be required.

• Correction of the shape of the nasal septum

If it is deviated, then the surgical incision, ‘if used’, is closed, and a splint is placed on the nose, then the recovery phase begins.

Tips & advices

• Do not be afraid if you find that your nose is congested and swollen after the removal of the surgical mold about a week after the operation, this is completely normal and sometimes it can take a whole year after the operation to get the final image of the nose, so be patient and fully follow the doctor’s instructions. …
• After the operation, the patient follows the same instructions that are followed after all operations: he should not eat food until he is sure of defecation, and try to move as much as possible at home to avoid blood clots.
• Vigorous exercise should be avoided for at least three weeks after surgery.
• The nasal splint should also be kept dry for a week after surgery until it is removed, and be sure not to be exposed to direct sunlight for several weeks after surgery until full recovery.