Advantages of Nose Surgery

Nose Job (Rhinoplasty) is beneficial to persons of most any ages. Typically aesthetic rhinoplasties are not undertaken until 18 years of age as the facial bones and features need to form. Nasal features that may benefit from a rhinoplasty: Dorsal Hump or depression on the nasal bridge, wide nose, large nose in relation to the face, droopy nasal tip, large nasal tip, airway obstruction flared nostrils, crooked nose and asymmetry.

1. Definitive procedure
2. 2-3 hours
3. Permanent change
4. General Anaesthetic
5. Improved aesthetics

Nose Surgery Procedure

Open Rhinoplasty or Closed Rhinoplasty with or without septoplasty

1. Incisions are made on the narrow bridge between the nostrils that connects the tip of the nose to the base
2. The underlying structural layers of the nose are separated from the skin
3. Cartilage is removed, added or removed to reshape your nose
4. Open rhinoplasties allows greater visibility of the nasal structures and can allow for more extensive work to be done for more complex cases

Closed Rhinoplasty

1. Incisions are made inside of the nose, so that it is difficult to identify signs of the surgery
2. Skin is eased of the cartilage, and the nasal structures are reshaped
3. It is a quicker procedure with less recovery

Septoplasty

1. The procedure straightens the septum and allow for easier air flow and breathing.

Nose Surgery Aftercare

Once your treatment is complete you will be transferred to the recovery room where you will rest and eat and drink. Usually after 30-90 minutes you will be ready to go home.

At Day 1 and Day 7 we will expect you to return for a wound check. Some sutures may be removed after 7 days and your wound checked. The remaining sutures will be removed 10 days to 2 weeks later.