More and more people are dissatisfied with their appearance and try to correct certain parts of the body in some way. Sometimes it comes to insanity, but to a greater extent, everyone starts to be completely indifferent to it, because the demand for plastic surgery is increasing every year. For example, rhinoplasty is an opportunity to correct the shape of the nose, while blepharoplasty is to correct the eyelids and so on.
What is rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a surgery to change the shape, if necessary, you can also change the size of the nose. In the first half of the last century, a German surgeon named Jacques Josev performed the first such correction. With this successful experience, this kind of surgery has become popular every day, and due to the continuous development of drugs and equipment, it has become easier and safer. The essence of this surgical intervention is to change the osteochondral framework of the nose immediately after the skin is removed. Although this type of surgery has become very popular, there are still quite a few myths that can scare patients in some way.
Myth and reality
The first misunderstanding is that any plastic surgeon can perform this type of surgery. In fact, a doctor in this profession must at least have knowledge, but at most superficial skills. Unfortunately, this does not mean that he has enough practical experience to perform such operations at the highest level. This process is very complicated, and any plastic surgeon should know all the nuances and subtleties of the structure of the nose and respiratory system, because the main task is not only the attractiveness to the patient, but also the correct function of the organs after the operation. surgery. In this case, the doctor must observe the aesthetic proportions of the face.
There is a view that rhinoplasty is mainly performed for those who are obsessed with reshaping their bodies. But the fact is that if the normal function of the respiratory organs is disturbed, the doctor himself can prescribe such corrections. At the same time, it cannot be denied that a beautiful and elegant nose will give people more confidence (especially women), which will definitely make life better. But it is completely wrong to regard this kind of operation as the satisfaction of the inner "self", but a modern type of psychotherapy.
The rumors that rhinoplasty is a painful operation are not groundless. Like any other surgical intervention, it carries some risks, but compared to the same breast augmentation, the first type is less risky. As for the pain, the patient will not feel it because the whole procedure is carried out under general anesthesia. The swelling and slight discomfort after the operation lasts for 5-7 days, but not more.
Some people think that rhinoplasty is best performed in spring or summer, but in fact this is purely a fallacy, because the surgery can be performed at any time of the year.
The best rhinoplasty is performed by a professional doctor, and there will be no trace of intervention afterwards. Whether the operation is obvious depends on the initial degree of curvature.
Don't think that rhinoplasty can completely change the shape of the nose and make it perfect. It is largely limited by the individual characteristics of the structure, skin and osteochondral skeleton, which is why patients may even be dissatisfied with the results of the surgery. Therefore, according to statistics, every tenth of the patients will go to the doctor again to change the shape after the tissue has healed.
Choose a new nose
In order to take into account the ability of the doctor and the requirements of the patient, complete the computer diagnosis, and then provide you with photos. If the shape of the nose does not allow the desired results to be obtained, then the rhinoplasty and the corresponding surgeon himself cannot go beyond safe interventions. But doctors will be able to provide interventions that are as close to ideal as possible.
Based on the beauty of the nose parameters, more attention is paid to the contour angle, which is calculated by the line connecting the chin to the forehead relative to the line at the back of the nose. For women, rhinoplasty at the tip of the nose is relevant for them when it is slightly higher than the plane. Due to this correction, the face becomes noticeably younger. Don't forget that the surgeon will consider as many facial parameters as possible to choose the shape. The operation must be performed in such a way that the nose must not only coordinate with the rest of the body, but also give the owner personality.
Types of rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure, there are the following types:
- Open intervention
- Surgery that does not remove the skin (closed);
- Use filler;
- Repeat (secondary);
- Small column surgery
- Change the shape of the nostrils;
- Wide nose rhinoplasty.
For the first method, the doctor will make an incision directly along the bridge between the nostrils to provide the surgeon with the largest possible field of view. In this case, you can fully control the operation process. In the closed method, the incision is made from the inside, which makes it less traumatic, just like when correcting the shape of the nose, due to the use of fillers. Other types of interventions are based on individual anatomy.
Youthful Rhinoplasty
Recently, the most popular rhinoplasty surgery is a corrective surgery designed to affect the age-related increase in nasal dorsal bulge, tip and base sagging. Over time, it becomes bigger and more prominent, which makes women look older. Moreover, as the age grows, the ears will also become larger, so the surgeon must take this into consideration when correcting, so that everything is proportional. Even with a facelift, it is usually necessary to correct the nose according to the new facial contour. By the way, anti-aging rhinoplasty is the most personalized type. In each specific case, the price of such corrections will vary.
Contraindications
There is a list of conditions that do not perform operations:
- Rhinoplasty surgery is not performed under the age of 18 unless it is necessary after injury.
- Inflammatory process of the skin of the nose.
- A serious disease of internal organs that can cause complications.
- Infectious, neoplastic and acute viral diseases.
- diabetes.
- Blood disease.
Prepare for surgery
High-quality rhinoplasty, first of all, is a comprehensive understanding between doctors and patients. During the first visit, the surgeon must listen to all wishes. In addition, upon request, doctors should discuss possible techniques related to a particular situation. Afterwards, various nuances that may directly or indirectly affect the operating process are evaluated. The selection of a specific technology is based solely on the following parameters:
- Customer requirements;
- The structure of the bone cartilage bundle of the nose;
- The condition and thickness of the skin;
- The age of the patient;
- Face shape.
At the same stage, computer modeling is required, the purpose of which is to use a special program to virtually create the shape of the nose. In the choice of surgical technique, the initiative has been completely transferred to the surgeon's hands. A complete historical record.
The doctor should inform the patient of the correct preparation for the operation. This includes removing certain foods from food, compulsory smoking cessation, and restricting the intake of certain fluids, especially alcohol.
If the patient has recently had a skin infection or a disease related to the upper respiratory tract, surgery can be postponed. About 1-2 weeks before the corrective procedure, drugs containing salicylate must be completely abandoned.
surgery
Currently, there are a sufficient number of private and public clinics that can perform rhinoplasty surgery. The price of such medical institutions depends on the professional level of the institution, equipment, doctors, and of course the procedures they provide and execute. Local anesthesia is often used and several sedatives are injected into the vein. Sometimes general anesthesia is required. During the operation, the patient is always under the continuous monitoring of special computerized equipment to monitor the stable work of the heart, pulse and pressure.
At the end of all surgical interventions and procedures, the patient was transferred to the ward. Usually there may be some discomfort, but with appropriate targeted drugs, everything will disappear quickly. In certain types of surgery, special splints are required to keep the nose in a static state and prevent accidental abrasions. If you have a nose tip rhinoplasty, use a special triangular bandage for support, and you can use a nostril splint placed inside. You can leave the clinic within a few hours, but some patients decide to stay overnight.
carried out
The operation itself will not last long, about a few hours, depending on the chosen intervention method and initial complexity.
The first stage involves an incision in the vestibule of the nasal mucosa. After that, the surgeon needs to correct the tip of the nose, sometimes changing the height of the nostril and the width of the root of the nose. After removing the hump or nose, give the necessary appearance and use the cartilage for the final correction. They can be their own or they can be preserved. During the deformity, the operation is performed simultaneously with the change of the position of the nasal septum.
It is worth noting that after all the operations, there will be some changes in the nose that the surgeon cannot predict with 100% accuracy, which can be proved by a large number of photos. Rhinoplasty is a very complex operation, but there are still a small number of unsuccessful interventions, which are entirely due to the individual characteristics of the patient.
Possible complications
Any surgical intervention on the body is not natural and will not pass without leaving a trace, and rhinoplasty is no exception. Surgeons must of course have a high level of qualifications, but sometimes complications that are completely related to personal characteristics may occur. These include:
- Anatomical structure
- Response to anesthesia;
- wound healing;
- Nosebleed
- The body's general response to surgery;
- infection.
If you follow all the doctor’s recommendations carefully, the risk of complications can be reduced to zero.
restore
On the first day after rhinoplasty, the nose may cause some discomfort. There is also swelling around the eyes, but after 4 days after the operation, there will be no more signs of swelling. After two weeks, the nose will almost completely fix its final shape, but it will still be fully formed within six months. During this time, take special care when caring for the skin of your nose, as it can become particularly vulnerable. During this period, it is recommended to refuse to go to the sauna and wear glasses within one and a half months.
Return to normal life
If you do not bring yourself a lot of physical exertion, you can start your daily life and even work within 1 week after the operation. As for resuming exercise, it is recommended to start no earlier than 3-4 weeks later. You should also avoid direct sunlight on your face. In fact, anyone can perform rhinoplasty, but only by following all the doctor’s recommendations can it be possible to obtain and consolidate the desired results.