Nose is a prominent feature that helps to identify a face, easily. Thus, a severely damaged nose causes physical and emotional trauma. However, with help from nose reconstruction procedure, the patient can regain their look, confidence, and improve the functionality of their nose. Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) involves re-sculpting the cartilage and bone to either change the shape or rectify breathing problem.
Nose deformity surgery is performed to rectify a birth defect, improve the shape and structure caused due to an injury, or resolve breathing problems. Nose reconstruction is a highly complex surgery due to its 3-D structure, and hence a highly trained Rhinoplasty surgeon or Rhinoplasty cosmetic surgeon is need for this job. Depending on the severity of the problem, the surgeon will conduct a surgical or a non-invasive procedure.
Congenital defects exist at birth.
Trauma or injury leading to broken nose and blocked nasal passage.
Cancer surgery causing problem in breathing.
Previous rhinoplasty surgery that requires correction.
Nose reconstruction procedure is available as – Open & Close surgery and Cosmetic rhinoplasty.
Open rhinoplasty: It is a major surgery performed to reshape the nose. The surgeon makes an incision to separate the skin, cartilage, and bone of your nose. This procedure enables them to view your nose anatomy before taking a decision on how to proceed with the reshaping surgery.
Closed rhinoplasty: It’s a minor surgery performed to reshape the nose. The surgeon makes an incision inside the nose to separate the skin, cartilage, and bone.
Cosmetic rhinoplasty enhances the appearance of your face and nose.
Non-surgical rhinoplasty uses dermal fillers to temporarily fill irregularities and dips in your nose. It corrects a small bump or can lift a drooping nasal tip.
Functional rhinoplasty: It restores nasal shape and functionality after traumatic injuries, cancer treatments, diseases, or congenital defects.
Secondary rhinoplasty: It corrects problems that occur from the first surgery. It is usually minor surgery but involves a complex repairing process.
You stay in the recovery room for 2-3 hours after the surgery and may be transferred to the hospital ward or allowed to leave for home the same day.
After nose deformity surgery, while resting in bed, your head must be raised higher than chest. It reduces swelling and bleeding.
A splint is taped to the nose for protecting and supporting the internal bandages. It stays for 1-7 days and is removed after your doctor’s examination. Further, you may bleed old blood and drain mucus after a few days of surgery, a drip pad is taped to the nose to absorb the secretions. You must regularly change the pad as directed by your doctor.
Avoid intense physical activities (jogging and aerobics) for several weeks after the surgery. Don’t blow your nose, else the stitches may rupture, leading to nosebleed, and running to ER. Wear loose clothes that can easily pull down without hurting your nose.
For maintaining oral hygiene, brush your teeth carefully without moving your upper lip. To keep healthy bow movements, eat fibre-rich foods. Use SPF 30 sunscreen on your nose to prevent permanent pigmentation and discoloration. Avoid wearing spectacles, instead use contact lenses until your nose is completely healed.
Our Rhinoplasty & Cosmetic surgeons are certified by Indian and US medical boards. Hence, they possess the required skills to deliver superior results in both functional and cosmetic procedures. Further, we use advanced surgical tools and techniques to reconstruct the nose. Our medical staff nurses the patients to healthy recovery by treating their physical, emotional and psychological needs, too.
I was treated by Dr. Chintan Patel. I am ten years old and had a serious injury on my nose and I was taken immediately to the hospital. The staff comforted me very well and did not make any mistakes. The doctor took well care of me and always comforted me by saying that it will not pain at all. I was not feeling any pain and the doctor did all the work very precisely. He also did it at a quite fast pace. The pain healed very quickly as I was well taken care of. The doctor also gave me a gift to make me feel better. This was one of the best treatments I had. I personally think that there is nothing that they could work on as they are superb.
Rhinoplasty is either performed inside the nose or through an external incision, at the nose’s base, between the nostrils. The surgeon readjusts the cartilage and bone before suturing the surgical site.
This surgery is done to correct crooked septum (wall between the two sides of the nose), restructure the cartilage and bone to rectify deformed nose, caused due to an injury, cancer treatment, or birth defect.
Surgeries entail risks and rhinoplasty is no different. However, the risks are minimal like pain and bleeding that can be controlled with prescribed medicines. Discoloration may occur due to sun exposure but can be controlled by using SPF 30 sunscreen. Infections that occur due to poor wound healing, and immediate doctor visit is needed. Lastly, additional surgery may be need because the previous surgery was flawed.
Healing is gradual and slow. It takes a few days to weeks for swelling to reduce. The expected result of rhinoplasty is usually visible after a year.
Enquire with your insurance company to check if rhinoplasty is covered for your policy. Depending on the policy terms and conditions, the insurer may pay partly or fully the procedure cost, or the surgery may not be covered, but medicines may.
We provide effective surgical and non-surgical treatments for all parts of the body. At Cutis Hospital, our cosmetic and plastic surgery team is committed to giving patients safe and high-quality care.
