Common Reasons For Rhinoplasty Surgery

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Rhinoplasty surgery is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed. It changes the shape and structure of the nose, often restoring symmetry and reshaping the nose to a more desirable appearance.

Rhinoplasty can also help to improve breathing problems such as narrow nasal passages, a deviated septum and enlarged turbinates. These conditions can cause snoring and other sleep disturbances, which makes it difficult for you to get a restful night’s sleep.

A crooked nose can be inherited or acquired, which causes breathing difficulties. During surgery, the surgeon may use special techniques to make your nose straight again.

The doctor will make an incision across the bridge of your nose or behind your nostrils to remove and reshape bone and cartilage that is too long, crooked or asymmetrical. You may be given a temporary nasal splint to help you maintain the new shape.

Your doctor Dr. Kristina Zakhary will also use a thin strip of skin to reshape your nostrils. These are removed about one week after the surgery.

During the recovery period, you may be required to wear a nasal splint for one to seven days to help support and keep your new nose in place. During this time, you can expect some swelling and bruising.

You will feel progressively better each day after surgery, and you can start to enjoy your new look after about a week. Most people return to work and other normal activities within a week.

Other common reasons for rhinoplasty include reshaping the tip of the nose and slimming it down, as well as repairing an overhang or hump on the nose. A wide nose can make it difficult to see the other features of the face, which can lead to a decrease in self-esteem.

Many patients with a crooked nose seek rhinoplasty to fix this problem, which can interfere with their breathing and affect their quality of life. A crooked nose can be caused by genetics or an accident that can break the bones and cartilage of the nose.

A crooked nose is a very common reason for rhinoplasty, especially among young people. It can affect self-esteem and make a person shy to show their face in public.

If you have a small chin, your surgeon can discuss with you whether or not rhinoplasty surgery could also be helpful to reshape your chin to better balance your facial profile.

Your doctor can also perform a procedure called a caudal septum extension graft, which can be used to reshape the tip of the nose.

The doctor will take photographs of your nose from different angles during the consultation and a computer generated photo simulation can be used to show you how the surgical changes you want to achieve can affect the harmony of your overall facial appearance.

You should try to communicate with your doctor about your expectations and motivations for the surgery during your consultation, as this will help you both get the results you are looking for. It is also important to be honest with your doctor about any health or emotional issues you have that might hinder your recovery from the surgery.