With rhinoplasy being the second most popular plastic surgery procedure performed in 2004 (according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons), nose surgery is moving from the realm of the rich and famous into the homes of regular people like you and me. Now that this procedure is more accessible than ever, it’s only natural that you will be exposed to a lot of information about it – some true, some doubtful, some downright false. In this article, we’ll try to address some of the most popular misconceptions surrounding rhinoplasty.
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance or correct the function of the nose. While there is no one ideal nose that is suitable for all face types, having the rhinoplasty procedure done can deliver dramatic results for individuals who wish to improve the appearance and function of their nose.
Aesthetics isn’t the only reason people undergo rhinoplasty. Traumatic injuries to the nose, some types of cancer or birth defects can lead to decreased function of the nose, making breathing difficult, painful or even impossible without corrective surgery. For patients who have never had a rhinoplasty procedure performed, this initial surgery is referred to as a “primary rhinoplasty”.
If rhinoplasty is something you have been considering, but were leery of trying - we have good news. Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, one of the leading rhinoplasty experts, has over the past five years utilized Restylane as a non-surgical procedure for reshaping the nose.
Restylane can be used in a select group of patients to enhance the appearance of patients who have irregularities and asymmetry of the nose. Ridges, bumps, bulges and other blemishes can be camouflaged as the product are injected into pre-determined areas of the nose. Restylane is a substance composed of hyaluronic acid - which is produced naturally by the body, is the main products that we use in our office for these procedures. These are also the same products that we use for our facial rejuvenation clients to fill in lines and creases on the face.
Post-Rhinoplasty: Making the Most of Recovery Time
All over the world, at this very moment there will be hundreds of patients going under the knife of rhinoplasty surgeons. This is the one of the most common and popular cosmetic surgery procedures across any nation, and yet many patients are unsure of what to expect from recovery.
As there are four different types of rhinoplasty, recovery times and the severity of swelling differs. For an open rhinoplasty, where an incision is made in the cartilage and the septum is exposed, swelling will worsen over the following 48 hours, but after that it will get better every day. Closed rhinoplasties tend to have a shorter recovery time because they are carried out solely through the nostrils and no incisions on the outside of the nose are made. With that said, however, it does depend on what you are having done when you have a closed rhinoplasty. You won’t have any scarring, and you will need fewer stitches, but if you have had your aesthetics altered then it may still take 12 months for swelling to cease entirely. Filler rhinoplasties are carried out with dermal fillers under a light local anesthetic, and therefore recovery will usually take just a few days.
If you’ve spent time on our website already then you’ll know that rhinoplasties aren’t just carried out for cosmetic purposes. There can be many reasons why an individual would like to or need to have surgery carried out on their nose, and this week we’re going to explain what they are...
