Step-1:
Set Your Expectations Right
If you are thinking about getting a nose job, it is
best to set up an appointment with a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon
to discuss about your goals and tell him what bothers you about your nose and
how you would like to change it. Identify
the specific aspect of your nose that troubles you such as a hump on the
bridge, tip looks like a ball, crooked nose, deviated septum, big nostrils and
so on.
Your expectations are key to
the success of your nose job. However, success also depends on matching your
expectations with your physical characteristics, such as skin thickness and
bone structure. People do sometimes bring in photographs of celebrity noses and
expect to have a nose like them, but this is a dilemma because another person's
nose may or may not fit your other facial features or be achievable with your
skin type and nasal bone.
If you approach rhinoplasty with such an ideal in
mind, you’re setting yourself up for a potential disappointment. With a better
understanding of the procedure, and a more thoughtful approach to your results,
you’ve got a better chance of achieving your desired results and complete
satisfaction.
Step-2: Know The Procedure
The first thing that you need
to know, is that rhinoplasty surgery isn’t exactly a series of same steps to be
followed in each procedure. Many surgeries tend to involve steps, but rhinoplasty
needs to be fitted to the individual rather than the textbook. That being the
case, each operation is going to be entirely unique and customized for your
anatomy. Not only that, it will be customized specifically for the individual’s
goals. A nose job is not necessarily a straight forward operation and it’s
different for each person.
Generally, rhinoplasty is
performed inside your nose (known as closed rhinoplasty) but there can also be
a small external incision made (known as open rhinoplasty), which will allow
your surgeon to readjust the bone, as well as cartilage beneath the skin. This,
however, is a very simplified way of putting it, and there are definitely more
complex procedures out there.
Your surgeon will be able to
augment your nasal bone or nasal cartilage in many different ways. For smaller
alterations, the surgeon will be able to use cartilage harvested from inside
your nose or even your ear. And if your nose requires bigger changes, then your
surgeon will more than likely to harvest cartilage from other parts of your
body such a from around your ribs or back of your elbow. Chances are you’ll
never even miss it.
Step-3: Learn about Recovery
After a nosejob, you will be asked to wear a nasal splint for the first week. You can
expect swelling and some bruising around the eyes after surgery that will begin
to improve after the third day. This will go away over the next six months. The
final shape of your nose will be apparent after it has completely healed.
You may
return to your social activities as soon as within two to three weeks without
any recognizable signs that you had a procedure done.
The First Several Days
During the first 48 hours after surgery, it is important to
get plenty of rest. In particular, people should:
- ·
Sleep
with their heads elevated
- ·
Wear
clothes that button, rather than go on over the head
- ·
Brush
their teeth gently to avoid irritating the upper lip and nose
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Keep
their faces still as much as possible
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Apply
cold compresses to the nose and mid-face
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Eat
soft foods that still have plenty of nutrients and fiber
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Take
baths, rather than showers, while the bandages remain in place
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Avoid
blowing their noses
- ·
Change
bandages and gauze, as instructed by their doctors
The First Several Weeks
- Typically, patients can return to work within two weeks of
their surgeries. However, they should continue to monitor their activity level
and protect the tender nasal tissues. Among other things, patients should:
- · Avoid
strenuous exercise until otherwise instructed by their surgeons
- · Limit
sodium intake to reduce post-surgical swelling
- · Wear
sunscreen with at least 30 SPF whenever they go outside
- · Not
wear glasses or sunglasses for at least four weeks (if needed, patients can use
chin rests to support the frames)
Step-4: Understand the Risks
When performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, rhinoplasty is
a safe procedure with few long-term complications. However, all surgeries do
carry some risks. It is important for patients to be aware of these risks so
that they can monitor their healing and contact their doctor if they notice
anything unusual.
Step-5: Find Out The Benefits
Among the aesthetic rhinoplasty benefits are:
Facial Symmetry - The slightest imbalance in a person's nose
can make a distinct difference in their appearance. Rhinoplasty can create a
more balanced look.
Improved Shape- Altering the bridge or tip of the nose can draw
attention to other areas of the face.
Proportionate Size - Reducing the width of the nose, even by a
small amount, can have a significant effect on how the nose fits in with the
rest of the facial features.
Removal of Bumps or Crookedness - Whether congenital or
caused by past injury, rhinoplasty can correct imperfections on the bridge of
the nose.
The two main functional rhinoplasty benefits are:
Improve Breathing Difficulties - Rhinoplasty can open
narrow nasal passages and correct structural abnormalities, improving a
patient's breathing abilities
Correct Birth Defects - Nose surgery can address external
abnormalities, as well as internal birth defects, such as a deviated septum.
Step-6: Discover the Results
Rhinoplasty is unique in that the final
results of the surgery can take up to one full year to develop. In the months
following surgery the nose will begin to settle in to its final shape. Because
the final results of rhinoplasty take a significant amount of time, doctors
usually discourage patients from undergoing revision rhinoplasty until a full
year has passed.
As far as guaranteeing those results goes, keep in
mind that rhinoplasty is a highly complicated and complex surgery requiring
expert knowledge, experience, and top-notch skills. To get the best results you
can, start with the best plastic surgeon plan your surgery. While you
can’t get a guarantee on any surgery you’ll have, choosing your surgeon wisely
is your best chance for success.
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By-
Dr. R. K. Mishra, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon
SIPS Hospital, 29 Shah Mina Road, Lucknow-226003
Mail at- mycosmeticsurgery@gmail.com
Visit-
www.MyCosmeticSurgery.in
Call/Whatsapp- +91 9795800800
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