Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)

Twin Purposes of Rhinoplasty

Nose surgery or rhinoplasty is performed either for reconstructive purposes or to meet aesthetic goals.  Nose surgery for reconstructive healthcare purposes helps relieve breathing problems, correct birth defects, or repair an injury.  Rhinoplasty for aesthetic purposes can make the nose bigger or smaller, make the nostrils narrower or wider, modify the shape of the tip or the bridge of the nose, and change the angle between the nose and the upper lip. Rhinoplasty, also popularly known as a “nose job,” can improve looks and enhance self-confidence.

Planning for Nose Surgery

Surgeons dissuade teenagers from opting for this surgery as they have many years left before full growth. People who are willing to go for nose surgery should ascertain the qualifications and efficiency of the surgeon. They also should make full enquiries about the healthcare risks involved in rhinoplasty, however minor they might be.

Rhinoplasty and Health Care

A typical rhinoplasty takes approximately 1-2 hours.  Surgeons may perform the operation from within the nostrils or from outside the nose.  Upon completion of the surgery, the surgeon may apply a splint to maintain the new shape.  To make the septum stable, nasal packs may also be placed inside the nostrils. Post surgery healthcare advice includes avoiding strenuous activities, sports, any activity that raises blood pressure (this means no sex until healing is complete), blowing the nose, and getting hit on the nose. Two days after the surgery, the patient will be able to leave bed and move about. In a week’s time, many rhinoplasty patients resume working if it does not involve physical labor. It might be another two weeks before the splints, dressings, and stitches are removed.  And an additional six weeks’ time is required for complete healing.

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