Nose reshaping (Rhinoplasty)
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| What is it? |
- Nose reshaping is a surgical procedure to re-shape or resize the nose
- It is also used to improve some breathing difficulties, repair injuries and correct defects
- It is one of the most common of all cosmetic surgical procedures and can involve alterations to the bridge of the nose, the tip of the nose or the width of the nostrils.
- Nose reshaping is not recommended for children under the age of 16 because the nose is still growing until then.
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| What's involved? |
Closed rhinoplasty involves
- A small incision being made inside your nose in order to hide scarring
- The nose cartilage and bone will be removed and/or reworked in order to sculpt a new nose profile
- Once re-shaping is complete, surgical packing may be applied to help control the bleeding, or an external splint fitted to protect your new nose for the first week following your operation.
Open rhinoplasty involves
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| Your recovery |
- Most people return to normal activity within one to two weeks. However, swelling could effect your ability to breathe through your nose for up to three months after your operation.
- In the first seven to ten days it is advisable not to sneeze or blow your nose as this could effect the healing process.
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| Possible side effects |
- During the first 24-48 hours, you may find breathing through your nose difficult.
- If your procedure involved bone work then you will have a splint across your nose for about a week.
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| Your results |
- Nose re-shaping surgery produces permanent results
- However, your nose, just like the rest of your face will continue to age in the normal way.
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