Nose correction (rhinoplasty) is one of the most common procedures within aesthetic (plastic) facial surgery. It is a procedure aimed at improving the functionality and form of the nasal region.
NOSE CORRECTION – AESTHETIC AND FUNCTIONAL ASPECT
In cases where nose correction has a functional character, it corrects breathing difficulties caused by a deviated nasal septum or issues that arise as a result of injury.
The aesthetic effects of this intervention include:
PREOPERATIVE PREPARATIONS FOR NOSE CORRECTION
Nose correction is not recommended before the age of 16 (for girls) or 18 (for boys), when facial structures finish their growth.
There is no upper age limit for nose correction, meaning rhinoplasty can be performed at any later life stage. Correcting a drooping nasal tip in older patients has a rejuvenating effect, which often motivates them to undergo surgery.
It is important to understand that the change should satisfy the patient, not their parents or surroundings. Attention should also be paid to the reasons that motivate the patient for the intervention, considering any psychosocial disturbances.
A general health check and basic laboratory tests are mandatory for all patients
NOSE CORRECTION – SURGICAL PROCESS
Nose correction is most commonly performed under analgesosedation or general anesthesia and usually lasts from one to two hours.
During this surgical intervention, incisions are made inside the nostrils to avoid external scars. The skin is then lifted from the bony and cartilaginous framework, on which a reduction is performed.
Through this closed method, the shape and position of the nasal cartilage and bones are altered.
If augmentation (increase) of the nose is necessary, cartilage from the nasal septum or the ear is used.
Sometimes, a piece of rib is used as an autogenous graft for increasing the nasal bone.
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POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD
After nose correction, the patient stays at the clinic for one day. They lie with a slight incline and cold compresses over the eyes to reduce the expected mild swelling. Swelling may be more pronounced if nasal bones have been fractured.
Tampons are removed from the nasal passages on the first day to facilitate breathing, except in the case of nasal septum correction, when they remain for five to seven days. Pain is minimal and can be easily managed with medication.
The nose is stabilized with adhesive and a plaster mask, which is removed on the seventh day. If necessary, sutures are removed on the fifth day, and bruising on the face gradually disappears within five days.
Serious complications, such as bleeding or infections, are rare.
Returning to work can be expected after two weeks. Prolonged sun exposure is not recommended for a month.
The final results are evaluated only after a year.
