RHINOPLASTY A REVIEW

Rhinoplasty or Nose surgery is a surgical treatment to improve the appearance and proportion of nose. The surgery is also helpful in correcting impaired breathing caused as a result of structural abnormalities in the nose.

Who is fit for nose surgery?Rhinoplasty can be done only on a fully developed nose. The minimum age limits areFemales- 15 to 16 years Males – 17 to 18 years

What rhinoplasty surgery can change? Nasal asymmetry and deviation Shape modification Correcting any birth defects Altering the size and shape of the nose Correcting breathing blockages

About the Surgery Rhinoplasty is performed by a plastic surgeon under general anesthetic. The surgeon first separates the nasal skin and soft tissues from the nasal framework and reshapes them as required. The surgery can take a minimum of 90 minutes.

Methods in RhinoplastyDepending on the site of incisions, the surgery has two methods Open Rhinoplasty Closed Rhinoplasty

Open Rhinoplasty:The surgery is done through a cut in the outside part of the nostrils.Closed Rhinoplasty:In closed rhinoplasty the surgery is accomplished by making incisions in the inner side of the nostrils.

After the surgery:The patient may feel Anesthesia complications Pain Bleeding Swelling Nausea problems

Medication after surgery:The doctors may prescribe the following medicines Antibiotics Pain Killers Moisturizers- To minimize nasal crusting

Guidelines to be followed during recovery: Don’t blow the nose for a few days after the surgery Keep the head up while lying down Stay away from dust and smoke In case of excessive bleeding rush to the doctor Never try to block a sneeze

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