Importance Of Rhinoplasty

By Author: Dr Sirisha Sirisha
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Rhinoplasty is the cosmetic procedure that reshapes a person’s nose according to his/her aesthetic desires. This procedure is undertaken only after a patient and the surgeon reach a common ground, where the patient understands what can be realistically achieved.

Rhinoplasty is a complex facial plastic operation to perform because each person’s nose has a different anatomy. Operations performed on most other facial features have a predictable anatomy whereas every nose will have a different nasal contour. The recommended age for this surgery is 16 to 17 years or more. Till that age, the nasal structure is often not fully developed. There is no upper age limit if a person is in good health.

Since rarely do two patients of a cosmetic surgeon performing Rhinoplasty have an identical anatomy, a surgeon will constantly need to change and improvise techniques. Every person who comes in for the Rhinoplasty procedure will have different functional and aesthetic needs. For example, a patient may be suffering from certain breathing problems that can be corrected by changing the internal nasal structure. This can be done ...
... along with nose reshaping. This dual purpose will dictate the Rhinoplasty technique for this particular patient.

Once Rhinoplasty is performed healing must occur completely to make the long-term outcome obvious. The healing process is gradual and takes time. A patient’s surgeon will counsel him/her in detail about what to expect from this surgery. At the first session itself, the plastic surgeon asks a patient to explain which part of the nose he/she dislikes. After the plastic surgeon understands a patient’s expectations and aesthetics, it is explained whether they can be achieved realistically.

A successful surgeon will usually display the following competencies:

* Accurate analysis of a patient’s nose to identify problems so that the correct surgery can be planned

* Ability to execute the planned Rhinoplasty operation properly and prudence to recognise any deformities that are outside his/her expertise area

* Excellent communication skills to remain empathetic and to be able to select good candidates, while recognising those with unrealistic expectations

A good surgeon will have resources and infrastructure at his/her command to collate photographic documentation of the patient’s preoperative record, so that the best postoperative follow-up of the patient can be provided. Sometimes results of Rhinoplasty continue to evolve even after several years of undergoing the cosmetic procedure. So, tracking a patient’s nasal contours can be a long documentation process for the surgeon. A reputed and good clinic will have the necessary infrastructure to provide every patient with excellent postoperative care and advice.

Rhinoplasty involves making incisions in the nose to alter contours of the nasal bones and cartilage. It is usually an outpatient procedure performed under general or local anaesthesia. There are risks like complications of anaesthesia, injury to the wall separating nostrils, infection, skin problems, excessive bleeding, and a nasal blockage due to swelling, involved in the Rhinoplasty procedure. Any discussions between the surgeon and patient should be extremely candid and frank before and after Rhinoplasty. It is extremely important to choose an experienced cosmetic surgeon for the best Rhinoplasty procedure.

India is recognised as a top destination for cost-effective and yet excellent quality cosmetic procedures, including Rhinoplasty surgery India is home to some of the leading surgeons in the field of cosmetic surgery who have earned worldwide acclaim for their work.

The author of this article is associated with Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, reputed for Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Chin Augmentation and many other cosmetic surgical procedures.  The writer is a surgeon based in Bangalore, an expert himself in the field of cosmetic surgery. Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, Bangalore has renowned surgeons on its panel, who have this writer’s vote of confidence. For details about the most competent and yet affordable procedures of cosmetic surgery Bangalore visit the official website of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Clinic.