Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgery of nose. The surgery involves changing the internal structures such as cartilages, bone and fat
Rhinoplasty is of two types, closed and open. The surgeon decides the type of nosejob according to the patient expectations and indications. In Closed rhinoplasty, a incision is made from inside the nostril so that there is no visible scar from outside. In open rhinoplasty, a small incision is made at the bottom of the nose/columella and extended inside the both the nostrils to expose the cartilages, bone and nasal septum.
Rhinoplasty can be done,
• To increase/reduce the height of the nose
• To narrow the width of the nose
• To sharpen the tip of the nose.
• To correct the deviation of the nose.
Rhinoplasty not only improves the appearance, but also improves the breathing. Hence, in cases of deviated nasal septum, we do septoplasty in combination with rhinoplasty which is called as Septo-rhinoplasty.
Various graft options are available for rhinoplasty such as rib graft, silicone, septal cartilage, ear cartilage. At Praaya Aesthetic Internationale, our surgeons prefer rib cartilage graft over synthetic implants.
The surgery takes approximately 2-3 hours and the procedure is done under general anaesthesia. At our hospital we have a team of experienced anaethesiologists and physicians who will check for the fitness before we proceed for surgery.
The initial recovery takes about 2-4 weeks following surgery and the swelling gradually subsides with the time. The last 10% of the swelling reduces at 12 months after surgery.
Just like any other surgery there will be usual swelling and pain for few days which will be managed with medicines at our hospital.
We ask our patients to avoid strenuous exercise for 3-4 weeks after surgery, avoid lifting and bending, avoid sleeping on sides.
