The
medical term rhinoplasty is a harsh-sounding name for a procedure that
skillfully refines the shape of your nose. The term dates back to the early
1800s and is a combination of two Greek words, rhino - nose, and plastos -
molded or formed. Although the nose doesn’t appear to be more than a bony
bridge and cartilage, it is quite complex so surgeons have developed a number
of ways to refine, reshape and repair this prominent facial feature.
Refining and reshaping: Depending
on the patient’s preferences, the nose can be made larger or smaller, the angle
of the tip changed in relation to the upper lip, or corrections made to
irregular bumps or indentations.
Repair and reconstruct: Revisions
and reconstruction surgeries may be necessary to correct a deviated septum that
is obstructing the airway, or restore the nose to proper alignment after an
injury.
A
surgeon performs rhinoplasty by making incisions to access the cartilage (soft
bone-like material) that form the framework of the nose. The incision is usually made inside the nose
so as to obscure it from view. Depending on the desired outcome, several
cartilages may be carved, altered or removed, or accentuated by adding tissue
taken from another part of the body. After the cartilage is rearranged, the skin
is draped back on, stitched up and then covered with a sterile dressing or splint
as it heals.
The
bandage can be removed after a week, or until the surgeon’s further advice. The
face may feel puffy during the recovery period, characterized by swelling around
the eyes and nose. A rhinoplasty expert will have a proven recovery protocol,
that if followed closely, will ease you through the recovery process, help you
manage the discomfort and keep you focused on the results that will be revealed
in the weeks following your surgery.
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