Rhinoplasty, commonly known as nose surgery or a nose job, is performed to reshape the nose and improve its proportion with other facial features. It may address concerns such as a prominent hump, broad or drooping nasal tip, asymmetry, wide nostrils, or changes caused by injury. In some patients, the procedure may also be combined with functional correction to improve breathing. The surgical plan is customised according to nasal structure, skin thickness, facial proportions, medical history, and individual expectations. The aim is to achieve a natural-looking result that complements the patient’s face while preserving or improving nasal function.
Did you Know?
• Rhinoplasty may reshape the nasal bridge, tip, nostrils, or overall size and proportion of the nose. • Functional nose surgery may be performed alongside cosmetic rhinoplasty when structural problems contribute to breathing difficulties. • Rhinoplasty may use an open or closed surgical technique, depending on the changes required and the surgeon’s treatment plan. • Swelling gradually reduces over several months, and the final nasal definition may take time to become fully visible.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RHINOPLASTY
Rhinoplasty is a highly individualised procedure planned according to nasal anatomy, breathing function, facial balance, and aesthetic goals. These answers explain its techniques, recovery, results, and possible risks.
1. What is rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes the nose by modifying bone, cartilage, skin, or internal structures to improve appearance, function, or both.
2. What concerns can rhinoplasty correct?
Rhinoplasty may address a nasal hump, broad bridge, drooping or enlarged tip, wide nostrils, asymmetry, excessive size, injury-related deformity, or breathing concerns.
3. Who may be suitable for rhinoplasty?
Suitable candidates may include healthy individuals with fully developed facial structures, realistic expectations, and cosmetic or functional concerns involving the nose.
4. Can rhinoplasty improve breathing?
Yes. When breathing problems result from structural abnormalities, rhinoplasty may be combined with septal or internal nasal correction to improve airflow and function.
5. What is the difference between open and closed rhinoplasty?
Open rhinoplasty uses a small external incision between the nostrils, while closed rhinoplasty places all incisions inside the nose. Technique depends on treatment requirements.
6. Is rhinoplasty painful?
Anaesthesia prevents pain during surgery. Temporary pressure, congestion, tenderness, swelling, or discomfort may occur afterward and can usually be managed with medication.
7. How long does rhinoplasty recovery take?
Most visible bruising and swelling improve within several weeks. However, subtle swelling may continue reducing gradually for several months after the procedure.
8. When will I see the final result?
Early changes are visible after initial swelling settles, but final nasal definition may take several months or longer as tissues continue healing.
9. Will rhinoplasty leave visible scars?
Closed rhinoplasty leaves internal scars. Open rhinoplasty creates a small external scar between the nostrils, which generally becomes less noticeable over time.
10. What are the possible risks of rhinoplasty?
Possible risks include bleeding, infection, breathing difficulty, asymmetry, altered sensation, visible scarring, nasal obstruction, unsatisfactory appearance, or the need for revision surgery.
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