What is Rhinoplasty?

When we use the term rhinoplasty, we refer to a surgical intervention that fulfills the function of changing the shape of the nose.

The main motivation that people have to perform this procedure is to change the image that this part has in their bodies, although it can also be applied with the objective of improving breathing or both purposes simultaneously.

What is the function of rhinoplasty?

The main function of rhinoplasty is to change the size and shape of the nose of any person who feels unhappy with it or has a problem that is affecting their health and requires surgery.

This procedure offers the possibility of repairing deformities that have been caused by injuries or even correcting other cognitive defects that can significantly improve the appearance and respiratory function of the nose.

History of Rhinoplasty

The process of nose surgery has a history even before Christ, when it was understood that it could be modified even though it was not at all advanced.

The truth is that there were several techniques to reach the process of rhinoplasty that exists today, for example:

There were processes of external operations, which was one of the first and was represented by Dr Dieffenbach On the other hand, there is Dr. J.O. Roe in the 19th century who discovered the perfect way to make intranasal incisions to make a different process than what they were used to.

However, there is a renowned German doctor called Jaques Joseph who practiced in the 1900’s, who would popularize these techniques and perfect them, occupying a space of importance for this technique of almost 30 years, either internally or externally, he always managed to innovate, even inventing most of the implements used for this process today.

What are the results that can be expected after a rhinoplasty?

The changes made during this type of intervention are minimal, and can even represent a few centimeters of difference. However, each of these centimeters will represent a great change in the image of your face.

In the majority of cases, the surgeons who apply this procedure can obtain results in which both parties feel completely satisfied, although it must be clarified that in some cases, a single intervention is not sufficient to achieve what is desired.

This is one of the reasons why some surgeons tend to recommend a second rhinoplasty in this same patient, considering that the nose may continue to suffer changes over the years.

Is rhinoplasty a simple operation?

This surgical procedure has never been considered simple by the surgeons who perform it, and this is due to several factors.

The first one is that the nose has a somewhat complex shape when treated in 3D since it is located in the center of the face and for this reason the changes made during rhinoplasty are minimal.

However, these changes can represent an automatic variation of image, and you will also be able to take full advantage of the functionalities of your nose.

What is the recovery time you should expect to have after a rhinoplasty?

After having been operated on by a rhinoplasty, the most recommendable thing is that you take a full week of rest at home so that you can avoid doing any kind of activity.

During the course of this week, you will begin to feel continuously better and after having spent the whole week, you will feel better than ever.

However, you must take into account that after having a rhinoplasty, there is a high probability of suffering from swelling in your face, although this swelling is painless and most of the time it is not noticeable.

For this reason, we only recommend a week of rest so that you can resume your daily activities in the best way possible.

Can you see how your nose will look after the rhinoplasty?

Nowadays, contrary to what many patients think, you can see how your nose will look after a rhinoplasty.

This is because your surgeon will take pictures of multiple angles of your face and then, these pictures can be digitally manipulated so that you have an image of how your nose may look after the intervention.

What are the risks that you may suffer from a rhinoplasty?

As with any surgical procedure, rhinoplasty can cause an interesting amount of risks that anyone can be exposed to during this procedure.

Among the most common are bleeding, infection, or negative reactions to the anesthesia applied at the time of surgery.

In addition to the above risks, there are other types of consequences that are not entirely safe, meaning that some people may suffer from them while others may not:

Scars

A hole in the septum

Difficulty breathing through the nose

A need for additional surgery

The possibility of an uneven looking nose

Pain, discoloration, or swelling that may persist

Permanent numbness in and around the nose

Before having a rhinoplasty, the best recommendation is that you talk to your surgeon so that he or she can tell you which procedure you should have done so that you suffer the least amount of risk possible during the operation.

Is rhinoplasty a painful procedure?

Contrary to what many people think, rhinoplasty is not considered a painful surgical procedure, since people usually classify this procedure with a pain that varies from 0 to 4 based on 10.