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Nose job definition

Nose job (rhinoplasty) is the name of the operation performed on the nose to change its shape, or size, or both. The nose is a dominant feature on the face; however, all operations to change it must be planned with reference to other facial features in order to achieve facial harmony.

In order to understand what can achieved surgically, it is necessary to have an understanding of the basic anatomy of the nose. The bony part of the nose (the upper third, nearest to the forehead) is much like the sloping roof of a house, with two bony sides and a central vertical sheet called the septum (made up of bone and cartilage). The tip of the nose is largely cartilage. These components exist in a complex arrangement which maintains the integrity of the structure and allows the nostrils to flare during the intake of breath without collapsing.

Nose job surgery procedure

Surgical approaches to nose job are varied. Internal nose job involves making all incisions inside the nasal cavity. The external or "open" technique involves a skin incision across the base of the nasal columella. An external incision allows the surgeon to expose the bone and cartilage more fully and is most often used for complicated procedures. During surgery, the surgeon will separate the skin from the bone and cartilage support. The framework of the nose is then reshaped in the desired form. Shape can be altered by removing bone, cartilage, or skin. The remaining skin is then replaced over the new framework. If the procedure requires adding to the structure of the nose, the donated bone, cartilage, or skin can come from the patient or from a synthetic source.

When the operation is over, the surgeon will apply a splint to help the nose bones maintain their new shape. The nose may also be packed, or stuffed with a dressing, to help stabilize the septum.

When a local anesthetic is used, light sedation is usually given first, after which the operative area is numbed. It will remain insensitive to pain for the length of the rhinoplasty surgery. A general anesthetic is used for lengthy or complex procedures or if the doctor and patient agree that it is the best option.

Simple nose job is usually performed in an outpatient surgery center or in the surgeon's office. Most procedures take only an hour or two, and patients go home right away. Complex procedures may be done in the hospital and require a short stay.

Nose job surgery aftercare

A nasal splint is normally worn for the first week after nose job operation. You can expect swelling and some bruising around the eyes after surgery which will begin to improve after the third day, but lasts up to two weeks.

After that, you will have a minor degree of swelling noticed only by you and your surgeon. This swelling will go away over the next six months. The final shape of your nose will be apparent after it has healed completely.

You should avoid strenuous activity for three to four weeks after surgery. You may return to your social activities in as soon as two to three weeks without any recognizable appearance that you had surgery.

Nose job surgery risks

When a nose job is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, complications are infrequent and usually minor. Still, individuals vary greatly in their anatomy, their physical reactions, and their healing abilities, and the outcome is never completely predictable. Complications that can occur include hematoma (a collection of blood under the skin that must be removed by the surgeon),sensation disturbances (usually temporary), infection, uneven contour, pigmentation changes and reactions to the anesthesia. Poor healing of the skin is most likely to affect smokers. You can reduce your risks by closely following advices mentioned above both before and after surgery.

When the nose is reshaped or repaired from inside, the scars are not visible, but if the surgeon needs to make the incision on the outside of the nose, there will be some slight scarring. In addition, tiny blood vessels may burst, leaving small red spots on the skin. These spots are barely visible, but may be permanent.

Nose job surgery case study

Chris Amos Age 28 London.

Features Writer "Bent" magazine.

Chris recently attended our clinic for a nose reshape. A full page feature on his experiences will shortly appear in the "Bent" magazine...watch this space. At the same time as his nose job surgery, they also corrected a "deviated" septum. This occurred during a childhood accident which attributed towards the unfavourable shape to his nose.

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