Nose surgery or Rhinoplasty is a surgery that changes the shape of the nose. The reason for undergoing Rhinoplasty may be for reshaping the nose, for better breathing or both.

The upper portion of the nose is bone. The lower portion is cartilage. Rhinoplasty can change the bone, cartilage, skin, or all three. Before this surgery, the shape of the face, the amount of skin on the nose, etc., are considered.

Types of nose surgery:

  1. Turbinate reduction

  ➤ Turbinates are tiny structures inside the nose that cleanse and humidify the air that enters through the nostrils.

  2. Septoplasty

  ➤ This is the surgical correction of deformities of the nasal septum.

  3. Rhinoseptoplasty

  ➤ This process is used when the septal deviation is more complex or there are associated deformities on the external nasal portion.

  4. Rhinoplasty

  ➤ This is the cosmetic reshaping of the nose.

 Procedure

  ➤ The process begins with the application of anaesthetics.

  ➤ Then the incision is made - either an open or a closed one.

  ➤ After the incision, the nose is reshaped either by the removal or by the addition of cartilage.

  ➤ Once the desired shape has been achieved, the incisions are closed.

 Benefits

  ➤ It controls over the size of the nose.

  ➤ It sorts the problem of breathing.

  ➤ This surgery provides nostrils a good shape.

  ➤ This surgery successfully provides good facial features.

  ➤ It reduces nasal tip to a certain extent.

  ➤ It corrects the problems of a deviated septum.

  ➤ It helps in reducing the nasal bridge.

  ➤ This surgery provides the long-lasting effect.

  ➤ It is an easy procedure with quick recovery.

  ➤ This surgery provides a boost in people’s confidence.

  ➤ The patients are heard of very few complications with this surgery.