Rhinoplasty
The size, shape and proportion of the nose has a dramatic impact on the overall appearance of a person’s face. A rhinoplasty procedure has the ability to reduce the size of a nose for cosmetic purposes, restore damage from an accident or injury, or treat nasal deformities present since birth. Additionally, a rhinoplasty is often sought to address issues such as breathing difficulties.
Is this procedure for me?
A rhinoplasty typically involves reducing the size of the nose by removing and sculpting and refining nasal tissue.
The method of surgery will differ from patient to patient, as will results of the surgery. In some instances a rhinoplasty may involve addressing a small bump on the nose. In others a “complete” rhinoplasty” may be conducted, involving reshaping the entire nose.
During your pre-operative consultation, Dr Gahankari will examine the proportions of your nose, and perform an intra-nasal examination in order to work with you to determine which procedure is right for you.
What Results Can I Expect?
The results of a rhinoplasty are unique to each individual. Typically, nose surgery is designed to give patients relief from symptoms such as breathing difficulties or to provide a cosmetic result such as improved facial symmetry and/or a reduction in the size of the nose.
Each surgery is unique to the patient and as such, the duration of the surgery, the recovery requirements and times, and the results will differ from patient to patient.
Typically, the rhinoplasty procedure is completed as a day surgery.
Nasal packs, if used, are typically removed within 24 – 48 hours. If external splints are used, they are typically worn continuously for between 10 and 14 days.
In most cases, most of the swelling and any bruising around the eyes subsides in 2-3 weeks of the rhinoplasty. In most cases, swelling subsides gradually and it may take some time to see the final results.
It is important to remember that results will vary from patient to patients, as will recovery times.