FAQ's
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What is Rhinoplasty / Nose Job?
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to modify the size and shape of the nose in order to give it a more pleasant look. Harmonize your nose and show off a really proportionate face. Rhinoplasty also called nosejob.
Rhinoplasty may also be performed to reduce the dorsal hump, modify the nasal tip, narrow the nostrils, reduce the width of the nose, change the angle between the nose and the upper lip, and straighten or narrow the nasal bridge.
Who is the best candidate for Rhinoplasty?
- For cosmetic reasons, i.e., to enhance the shape of their nose.
- To correct a crooked nose or deformity as a result of injury.
- Have difficulty breathing as a result of nasal passage obstruction.
What does Rhinoplasty do ?
It corrects un-aesthetic characteristics in noses that are too long or too big, bulbous, with a hump or with a ‘hanging’ tip. It narrows the nostrils, if they are too wide. It corrects deformities such as those acquired as a result of accidents. It helps correct certain breathing problems. It can give the nose a more masculine or feminine look, according to the standards of proportion and harmony prescribed for each sex.
What is the ideal age for undergoing a Rhinoplasty operation?
What is the procedure of Rhinoplasty or nose job ?
What anesthesia is used for Rhinoplasty?
Length of surgery:
One or two hours
Hospitalization:
There is usually no need for hospitalization; it is done on an outpatient basis. Sometimes, a 24-48 hour hospital stay may be required, depending on the type of correction required for that individual.
What are different types of Rhinoplasty procedure ?
Reduction Rhinoplasty:
Bone or cartilages are removed in an effort to change the shape of the nose. This is done for humped noses, where there is an excess nose height seen.
Augmentation Rhinoplasty:
It is done for the low bridge noses or saddle noses. These clients seek enhancement of their nose height. It is done by adding cartilage, bone, or implant material on the dorsum of their nose. I personally prefer natural material which exists within their nose.
Closed Rhinoplasty:
Improves the contour of the nose by making the incisions inside the nose and removing, shaving or repositioning the cartilage and bone.
Open Rhinoplasty:
Improves the contour of the nose by making the incisions inside the nose along the nostrils and across the columella(vertical strip), and removing, shaving or repositioning the cartilage and bone.
Will only Rhinoplasty help me with breathing problem ?
How painful is the operation ?
What are the common adverse effects after Rhinoplasty?
Failure to accomplish the goal is usually due to unrealistic expectations of the patient or over-assurance by the surgeon.
Results after Rhinoplasty can be compared to a step ladder, where one can climb a few steps after surgery but not necessarily reach the top step. Results depend on the type and severity of the deformity of the nose, along with the surgeon’s technical artistry and expertise. Therefore, the most important factor is proper understanding regarding the nature of the deformity and having realistic expectations about the results, which will lead to a satisfying outcome for the patient after surgery.
What about the use of implants for the nose ?
I'm going to get my nose done soon and my doctor also recommended getting a chin implant because he says my nose will still appear 'big' because my chin recedes. Do people get both these procedures at the same time ?
This is a very common recommendation from a cosmetic surgeon. A weak chin can make even an ideal nose look larger than it actually is. Chin augmentation is a relatively minor procedure when implants are used, although it does have some risks of its own, such as lower lip numbness. A more extensive procedure would be to detach a piece of the lower jaw at the chin and move it forward and reattach it to the jawbone. Either type of chin augmentation can be done at the same time as a Rhinoplasty. Chin augmentation is often performed by a maxillofacial surgeon, who may be a medical doctor or a dentist.
I have thick nasal skin and a surgeon I spoke with said that I may not be able to see much detail with my Rhinoplasty. Is this true ? Should I see another surgeon ?
For many patients with thick skin, the skin is thinned out in the surgery as the tip is worked on, which can help with definition. But many patients with thick skin actually do better with Rhinoplasty. Very thin skin, shows every little imperfection.
Revision Rhinoplasty
Revision Rhinoplasty
These are terms used to denote a repeat Rhinoplasty due to either a complication of previous surgery or inadequate improvement in the result.
Various deformities found in these clients are:
- Persisting deviation
- Nose height problems, either more or less
- Tip problems
- Nostril problems, like unequal size, large, small etc.
- Functional problems, related to breathing
Reason for deformities include:
- Inadequate assessment before surgery
- Poor planning lead to wrong result
- Bad execution also leads to wrong results
- Surgeon not having experience in performing Rhinoplasty on individuals of particular ethnic origin
- Inexperienced Rhinoplasty surgeon in performing operations on complex noses
- Sometimes implant problems, like extrusion, migration, infection, etc.
The most common reason for Revision Rhinoplasty is unrealistic expectations by the client. Therefore, Rhinoplasty surgeons should study the psychological nature and expectations of the results by the client before performing the surgery.
Dr. Venkataramana has experience performing Revision Rhinoplasties and is very choosy in operating on these clients. A thorough history of the case regarding previous surgery, revealing factors for unhappiness, psychological assessment, future outcome of the redo surgery, and expectations of the results are considered. If all factors are favorable, then he will take up the case for secondary Rhinoplasty.