Rhinoplasty nose correction aesthetic surgery

Rhinoplasty is a kind of aesthetic surgical technique designed to improve the appearance of the nose and bring it to your face. It is an operation that is performed frequently and allows changing the size of the nasal appendix, reducing the width, straighten the bridge, changing the shape of your tip, to vary its angle with respect to the lower lip and remove the signs of aging. On the other hand, nasal surgery can be helpful in resolving respiratory problems, birth defects and injuries due to injuries.

Who can get a rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty can improve its appearance in various circumstances: if the nose is too big or wide in relation to his face, the tip deflected, the irregular wall, the holes too big or some kind of asymmetry. It is important that you have a realistic expectation in terms of results, and he understands the image you want to achieve. The ideal patient has the emotional maturity to understand that it is increasing its own beauty, not look like someone else. Age is a factor of significance, it is not appropriate to conduct the operation before the 14 or 15 years, since the nose should be fully developed. Teenagers are subjected to great social tension and emotional, so security is essential that the desire for change is the young, and not just their parents. It is very important that before the merger talk extensively with his plastic surgeon about your expectations and desires.

Are the results permanent?

In most cases the results are permanent, although the patient is not without potential changes related to the natural process of aging.

How should I prepare?

In a prior consultation your surgeon will evaluate the steps to follow in line with their expectations, needs, medical history and current health status. Aspirin and other drug use Anticoagulants should be left to take a period of time prior to surgery. Your surgeon will ask if you have difficulty breathing, suffer from allergies, or user is chronic nasal spray. Tell your doctor about your habits and health problems, since some of them, such as smoking and high blood pressure can influence its future development. The additional indications and will be informed about the risks and potential complications.

Does it require general anesthesia?

In most cases applies local anesthesia with sedation, but, according to the particular characteristics and complexity of the operation, it may be advisable to general anesthesia. In the first case the patient is relaxed and feeling no pain, the second is asleep.

How is the operation?

It is important to note that this procedure must be designed according to the specific characteristics of each patient. Besides improving the appearance of the nose, surgery must preserve respiratory function, or improve it if necessary. It should be stressed that the intervention should not stop signs. The operation usually lasts one to two hours. The first step is the realization of incisions, in most cases, are located inside the nasal organ. In more complex cases, or reoperation, a small incision is made in the Columela (the region that separates the nostrils). If you want to shrink the base of the nose, are carried out external incisions, which in time will be somewhat visible. The next step is to separate the skin and shape the bone and cartilage to achieve the desired shape: narrow tip, making it more respingada, refine the entire body nose, rectify, place or cartilage grafts to correct the deviations of partition. Once completed this phase is re-adapt to their new skin support. Simultaneously one can proceed with an internal nasal surgery to improve the respiratory function. Is positioned to lead a cast to protect and maintain the new shape of the nose, and the graves were clogged with plugs.

What is the recovery?

It is likely to return to his home a few hours after the transaction or, if necessary, can be interned for a night.

After surgery, and especially during the first day, is likely to feel his face swollen, discomfort in the nose or headache, which is relieved with medication.

The first 48 hours should restrict its activity, stay in bed with his head elevated with pillows. Plugs in the nose are removed within two days. The bruising and swelling are increased in the first 72 hours, and usually with ease cold compresses. At first it may produce mild bleeding, for one week should not blow your nose with the force. The cast and the potential withdrew a week. A few days after the operation may use makeup. Most of the bruising and swelling after giving a fortnight, but the residual swelling will remain for several months, although it will be imperceptible to others. The return to their normal activities may take place about a week after the intervention, but care must be taken at face washing, avoid activities that require great effort and being struck in the area operated. If you use contact lenses can re-use them immediately, but the glasses require special precautions. For two months should not sunbathe. The success of the intervention will depend on you to follow strictly the instructions of your plastic surgeon. Every year, thousands of people undergo rhinoplasty and are satisfied with the results. Complications are rare, however, no medical procedure is free of risks and complications. Your surgeon will inform you on the subject.