What Is Involved In A Rhinoplasty Procedure?
Rhinoplasty is a medical procedure that involves reshaping the nose for either reconstructive or cosmetic purposes. It is more commonly referred to as a ‘nose job’. The word rhinoplasty is derived from the Latin word ‘rhino’ (nose) and the Greek word ‘plasty’ (forming or molding).
This procedure can be done to make the nose smaller or to change the tip for a more attractive look. Even the angle between the upper lip and the nose can be changed. If someone has incurred an injury or an abnormality of the nasal cavity due to an accident or injury, it can be corrected through reconstruction of the nose. This will enable the patient to breathe correctly through the nostrils.
There are two ways of performing rhinoplasty; either the ‘open’ or ‘closed’ techniques. Whichever method your surgeon chooses, incisions will have to be made in both nostrils. If you have the open surgery an additional incision will be made in the fleshy portion between your nostrils. The surgeon can then adjust your bone and cartilage.
Sometimes bones may have chiseled or broken, and cartilage might have to be trimmed to obtain the desired result. The passages are packed and a splint is placed externally on the nose. The packs are taken out within 24 hours but the splint will remain for a week. The procedure usually takes 1-2 hours and it can be done with local or general anesthesia.
Within 3 days you will experience painful bruising and swelling around your nose and eyes. This will persist for as long as 3 weeks. Other uncomfortable side effects could be numbness in your nose, headaches, or your nose will ache a lot. The healing process will be longer if the surgeon had to break any bones.
You can expect your recovery to be rather unpleasant and very painful, especially if you have had a revision rhinoplasty. This is a second procedure on your nose. The best way to relieve the pain and help reduce swelling is to apply a soft ice pack for 20 minutes. Remove it for the next 40 minutes and then re-apply it. This should be continued all through the day.
Keep your head elevated. Piled up pillows is a good way to do this, or stretch out on a recliner. While you are sleeping or resting, your head must be at an angle of between 30 and 45 degrees. Remaining in this position will reduce swelling and improve blood circulation after revision rhinoplasty.
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