What is rhinoplasty surgery?
Various types of cosmetic surgery have different levels of complexity and all of them significantly change the appearance... Rhinoplasty (cosmetic nose surgery) is recognized to be one of the most complex operations. It can improve both appearance and proportion of your nose – enhancing facial harmony and self-confidence. Cosmetic nose surgery may also improve a breathing problem or correct some defects being caused by trauma or a birth defect. After all - this plastic procedure may change the nose overall size, tip, bridge and nostrils. [1]
It’s important to realize that rhinoplasty is a highly individualized surgical operation. Therefore, it should be considered and planned while in advance, as well as, chosen without trying to fit into someone else's image. The reason is that all shapes greatly differ and cosmetic surgery initially serves to balance the patient’s appearance. In general, all the potential patients fall under the requirements below:
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Facial growth is complete;
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There are no existent issues with the physical health;
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Ideally, potential patients do not smoke;
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The future patients have rather realistic goals on the appearance improvement [2]
Experienced surgeons at Medical Travel Czech clinique can offer a refined cosmetic nose surgery in Prague, which positively transform the most defining characteristics of the patients’ faces. When considering plastic nose surgery, it’s advised to choose certified plastic surgeon that holds both an extensive training and significant experience.
What Can Rhinoplasty Treat?
Cosmetic nose surgery is mostly carried out for improving an obstructed airway requires careful evaluation of the nasal structure as it relates to airflow and breathing. Correction of a deviated septum, one of the most common causes of breathing impairment, is achieved by adjusting the nasal structure to produce better alignment. Even those who wish to obtain a more symmetrical nose shape, should keep in mind that human faces are always asymmetric to some degree. Results may not be completely symmetric, although the goal is to create facial balance and correct proportion, fixing the following cases:
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There is a disproportioned nose size in relation to facial balance;
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When it is an unbalanced nose width at the bridge or in the size and position of the nostrils;
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It is an unbalanced nose profile with the visible humps and/or depressions on the bridge;
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There is a problematic nasal tip, which is enlarged and/or bulbous, drooping, upturned or hooked;
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When nostrils have large, wide or upturned form;
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If there is a nasal asymmetry. [3]
Tips for Rhinoplasty Consultation with Surgeon
Cosmetic nose surgery – similar to any other surgery type - may involve some risks of unsuccessful results and complications, including injuries. Truth be told, all the individuals very differ in their response to surgical operations, along with their anesthetic reactions and post-surgery, healing processes. Thus, some questions for discussion during the consultation include:
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Surgical goals for both appearance and breathing
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Medical conditions, drug allergies and all the past medical treatments
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Current medications, vitamins and herbal supplements, alcohol/tobacco/drug use
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All the past surgical operations [4]
In some cases, potential patient will need to be ready for the chosen rhinoplasty surgeon to do some preparations such as:
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To evaluate a general health status, any pre-existing health conditions and/or risk factors;
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To suggest he options available for nose reshaping
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To examine and measure the patient' face
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To take some photos of potential patient' face
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To discuss the nose surgery options
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To recommend a treatment course
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To discuss various results of cosmetic nose surgery – as well as - any risks and/or potential complications
After all, it's very important to understand all aspects of rhinoplasty procedure. It's absolutely natural to feel anxiety prior to deciding for it - whether it'd be an excitement for long-anticipated new look or a bit of the stress before going for surgery. However – all the aspects should be discussed with the plastic surgeon in order to reach the most desired results. [5]
Sources:
[1] National Heath Society (UK): Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty)
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cosmetic-procedures/nose-reshaping-rhinoplasty/
[2] American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Cosmetic Procedures - Rhinoplasty
https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/rhinoplasty
[3] MedicineNet Healthcare Media: Rhinoplasty
https://www.medicinenet.com/rhinoplasty/article.htm
[4] Healthline Medical Affairs Team: Rhinoplasty
https://www.healthline.com/health/rhinoplasty
[5] TheWebMD Team: Cosmetic Surgery of the Nose
https://www.webmd.com/beauty/cosmetic-procedures-nose-job-rhinoplasty#1