Medical advances have facilitated and simplified the surgical techniques that modify the shape of the nose, to the point of making Rhinoplasty one of the most frequent surgical procedures in plastic and cosmetic surgery. In fact, Rhinoplasty is the most demanded facial aesthetic surgery in Spain along with Eyelid Surgery.
Dr. Alfonso Berea, Plastic Surgeon of Medical Option, clinics specialized in Plastic Surgery, Advanced Aesthetic Medicine and Obesity Treatment, solves all your doubts about Nose Surgery.
When is rhinoplasty indicated?
Rhinoplasty is a surgery that aims to modify the shape of the nose either for aesthetic reasons or to correct congenital or acquired defects, as well as improve the passage of air and breathing. We can act on the angle that the nose forms with the forehead, modify the back, restructure the tip, narrow the nostrils or increase or decrease the size of the nose.
What are the most common techniques to perform a Rhinoplasty?
The technique used will depend on the previous state of the nose, the elements to be corrected and whether it has been operated on before or it is the first time. Closed rhinoplasty techniques, usually applied to noses that have not been operated on before, are performed through a slight incision through the nostrils. They do not leave a visible scar and we can correct the back of the nose, as well as the shape and size of the tip. In cases where the nose has already been operated, open Rhinoplasty techniques will be necessary to expand the field of action.
How long does the Nose Surgery usually last?
Rhinoplasty is a simple and safe surgery that is performed on an outpatient basis and lasts between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on the technique we use. In complex cases, especially secondary or tertiary rhinoplasty, the intervention can last longer.
How is the recovery process after Rhinoplasty?
The nose, once operated, does not hurt. During the first 24 hours, we may have a sensation of slight headache and some discomfort in the nose, which subsides with the usual analgesics. Also, the area around the eyes may swell a little for the first few days, but this is normal.
Recovery in a Rhinoplasty is very fast. It is really possible to return to work obligations 2 or 3 days after surgery.
When can the results be seen?
97 % of people who undergo rhinoplasty are satisfied with the results. It is one of the most gratifying surgeries together with breast augmentation, due to its practically immediate results. These are usually visible after the surgery, however, when removing all the bandages -after two weeks- is when the patient begins to have total satisfaction. The final result will be seen after a year.
What is the secret of a well done Rhinoplasty?
Nature has made us imperfect and with small asymmetries. The objective of any plastic surgery is to improve some areas of the body without the hand of a surgeon noticing. Surgery, no matter how sophisticated it may be, must follow the dictates of nature and seek natural and harmonious results with the patient’s features. We could say that a well-performed rhinoplasty is one that is not noticeable.