Rhinoplasty is one of the most common facial plastic surgery procedures. It can make a dramatic difference in the overall appearance of your face by changing the shape and size of your nose.
It can also help with breathing problems caused by structural abnormalities. Cosmetic surgery can also help restore confidence if your nose deviates from the “norm”. There are many options and surgeons available for this procedure in Cyprus.
Nose Augmentation
Rhinoplasty can enhance the overall balance of your facial features and give you a more attractive face. The procedure involves reshaping and resizing the nose bones, cartilage and skin. It can also be used to correct nasal deformities such as a large nasal hump or narrowing of the nostrils.
Rhinoplasties are usually performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. It may take about an hour to perform. Your surgeon will discuss your goals and review your medical history.
You should avoid consuming foods with high salt content before your operation to help minimize swelling after the surgery. You should also keep your head elevated using 2-3 pillows to reduce swelling for about a week after the operation. It may take up to a year for the final result of the rhinoplasty to develop. You should not have this procedure if you are still growing, as your facial growth can affect the results. It is best to have this procedure done when you are a mature teenager with full parental consent.
Nose Reshaping
When a nose is too broad or “bulbous” it can be reduced in size to create a more symmetric appearance. The nose can also be reshaped to correct problems caused by injury or breathing difficulties.
When the nose is reshaped it can be done by making an incision across the columella or through tiny cuts inside the nostrils (closed rhinoplasty). This technique is often used for smaller changes to the upper and middle section of the nose but patients with a crooked nose or significant problems in the tip may benefit from the open approach.
A physical exam will help your surgeon determine what kind of changes to make. You and your surgeon should have a clear discussion about what you hope to achieve from the surgery and what the procedure can realistically accomplish. You should also share your medical history with your surgeon, including any medications you take. This will help prevent complications that might affect your results.
Rhinoplasty with Hump Removal
A dorsal hump can be very unsightly and affect the overall balance of the nose. During rhinoplasty, the surgeon can reshape the nose to remove this bump and refine the tip of the nose for an improved appearance.
Hump removal is usually done through open rhinoplasty but can also be done with closed rhinoplasty (without a visible incision). In closed rhinoplasty, the plastic surgeon works underneath the nostrils to modify the cartilage and bone above them. This approach can be less invasive and faster to recover from but may increase the likelihood of complications from nasal injury.
The bridge of the nose is made of bone in its upper third and cartilage in its lower two-thirds. Some people have humps that are limited to the bony area of the bridge and can be shaped by removing excess bone. Others have a hump that is composed of both bone and cartilage and require both reshaping the bones and trimming of excess cartilage. In either case, spreader grafts may be needed to maintain the support of the nasal bridge after hump reduction.
Rhinoplasty with Narrowing of the Nostrils
This patient wanted to narrow her wide nostrils. During her open rhinoplasty procedure, the surgeon broke and moved her nasal bones to narrow the nasal bridge area. This is also called osteotomies and when done correctly will create a smaller nose without looking skinny. She also had a tiplasty which is when the surgeon reshapes the nasal tip to better balance with the newly narrower bridge line.
A rhinoplasty is a difficult and challenging procedure for plastic surgeons to perform because it is important to think in three dimensions at all times to achieve the right aesthetic proportions for your face. It is very important to choose an experienced and proven plastic surgeon in order to receive the best results for your nose surgery.rhinoplasty north cyprus
