You may be a candidate for nose reshaping (rhinoplasty) if you have a nose that is cosmetically unattractive or does not "fit" with other facial features. Rhinoplasty may also be indicated for abnormal appearance of the nose as a result of birth defects, injury, or disease.
Nose reshaping is intended to produce a more attractive nasal shape and/or a nose in better proportion to other facial features. Rhinoplasty is most often done on an outpatient basis under sedation, and local or general anesthesia. Your plastic surgeon will decide which of the following techniques should be used.
The standard rhinoplasty is performed by incisions being made inside the nostrils. The nasal bones, cartilage, and soft tissues are reshaped to improve the external contour.
The open rhinoplasty is frequently used for difficult or larger noses. It involves one external incision across the columella (strut between the nostrils). Bones, cartilage, and soft tissues are reshaped under direct vision.
Tip-plastiy is only used if the nasal tip is abnormal, it may be corrected with either a standard or external (open) approach.
Large nostrils may be reduced through tiny incisions at the outer base of the nostrils with either type of rhinoplasty.
After a nasal surgery procedure is performed the patient most often goes home with an external cast or splint in place. The nose may be packed for twenty-four to forty-eight hours. The cast or splint is usually removed in seven to ten days. Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. The majority of swelling and bruising subsides progressively over the first two to four weeks. External sutures (if any are used) are removed in four to six days. Internal sutures will dissolve naturally.
The semi-final result of a nose reshaping procedure is evident in three months. The final result is evident in twelve to fourteen months. An additional procedure that may enhance the result is a chin augmentation. If you need to improve your breathing, correction of a deviated septum (Septoplasty) may also be appropriate.
Rhinoplasty is not covered by insurance if being done for cosmetic reasons. If however, the nasal deformity is due to recent injury, insurance coverage may be available. Pre-authorization information can be obtained from your insurance company.
The specific risks and the suitability of nose reshaping for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.
Author Resource:-
Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Los Angeles, California and cosmetic surgery procedures like los angeles rhinoplasty, rhytidectomy, abdominoplasty, liposuction, mentoplasty, and otoplasty.
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