Rhinoplasty or cosmetic correction of the appearance of the nose can be performed with techniques that allow recontouring in a natural way.
Often breathing problems and nasal congestion can be improved at the same time, providing both a practical and aesthetic benefit to the patient. Some insurance may cover surgery to alleviate breathing problems, or trauma.
Many features which are not desirable in a nose may be improved through cosmetic surgery. Noses may be made narrower, straighter, longer or shorter. Humps may be removed and the shape, size and angle and definition of the tip of the nose may be altered.
Breathing problems caused by a deviated septum may be corrected. Rhinoplasty may be performed at any time after facial growth has been completed that is age 15-16 for women and age 16-17 for men. The ideal outcome in Rhinoplasty is a natural appearing with balance and harmony, enhancing beauty of the eyes and lips.
Because of the special nature of the blood supply to the nose and surrounding area, it is possible for retrograde infections from the nasal area to spread to the brain. To reduce the risks follow the doctor's advice both before and after the surgery.
Surgery can be performed under general anesthesia with local anesthesia depending on patient or doctor's preference. Incisions are made inside the nostrils sometimes tiny incisions are also made on the columella, the bit of skin that separates the nostrils. The surgeon first separates soft tissues of the nose from the underlying structures, then reshapes the cartilage and bone which causes the deformity.
In some cases the surgeon may shape a small piece of the patients own cartilage or bone to strengthen or increase the structure of the nose. This is done for cosmetic reasons or to improve breathing and function of the nose.
In rarer cases a synthetic implant may be used to reconstruct the nose if the normal structure of the bone and cartilage is badly damaged or weakened. Alloplastic synthetic are often associated with long term complications alternatively, cartilage from the septum, ear on rib may be used.
A tape dressing will cover the nose for one week, there may be some discoloration and swelling around the eyes which will improve over 5-7 days. One week is usually enough time for returning to work and social activities.
The best candidates for rhinoplasty are when you are looking for improvement, not perfection, in the way you look. If you're physically healthy, psychologically stable, and realistic in your expectations, you may be a good candidate.
Your consultation with your plastic surgeon will help determine the possibility of surgery.
Author Resource:-
Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in West Hills, California and plastic surgery procedures like west hills rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, liposuction, arm lift, eyelid surgery, and thigh lift.
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