Rhinoplasty

What is Rhinoplasty/Nose Reshaping?

As the central feature of the face, the nose can determine your overall look. A Rhinoplasty, also known as Nose Reshaping, or a 'nose job', is a surgical procedure that can address several of the most common nose related concerns including:

• • Reduction in size
  • Reduction in length
  • Removing or reducing a bridge/ hump
  • Adjusting nostril size and shape
  • Amending asymmetry
  • Reshaping the tip of the nose
  • Improving or alleviating breathing difficulties

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Types of Rhinoplasty

• Open Rhinoplasty: a cut is made across the skin between the nostrils leaving a fine scar which gradually fades.
• Closed Rhinoplasty: involves tiny cuts inside the nostrils leaving minimal, mostly internal, scarring
• Septo-Rhinoplasty: straightens the nose to correct a deviated septum
• Rhinoplasty-Tip: cartilage is removed to reduce the tip without visible scarring
• Nostril Alteration:  involves tiny incisions with minimal scarring which is hidden in the nostril crease

The Rhinoplasty Procedure

Before the surgery you will meet with your surgeon to discuss:

• Your reason for undergoing Nose Reshaping surgery.
• The changes you are trying to make.
• The results you would like achieved - you need to maintain realistic expectations.
• Activities to be discontinued prior to surgery including smoking and taking certain medications.

The day of surgery will require some preparation before the procedure:

• You will be asked to be 'nil-by-mouth' for up to six hours.
• Your surgeon will prepare you for surgery - and may draw marks on the skin
• Final consent will be obtained at this time your surgeon will answer any last minute questions

The surgery itself will:

• Be performed under general anaesthetic
• Take around two hours
• Leave minimal scarring
• Requires an overnight stay in hospital

Immediately after surgery

• A splint is placed over the bridge of your nose, possibly packs inside the nostrils and possibly ice packs over your eyes, to minimise bruising and swelling
• You may not be able to breath through your nose; drink plenty of fluids to help avoid a sore throat
• Painkillers will be offered, however the congested nasal feeling is more the reason for the discomfort.

Following your surgery you will:

• Experience some numbness, bruising and swelling which gradually fades
• Have slight bleeding from your nostrils which can be dabbed away.
• Need to rest in a semi-upright position for the first few days and avoid bending down.
• Be required to come in to the clinic for a post operative appointment 7-10 after surgery
• Find contact lenses are difficult to insert or remove; glasses may be uncomfortable.