NOSE JOB
The Purpose
Lots of people feel self-conscious about their nose, whether it's because of an inherently unusual shape or injury. Having rhinoplasty – the well-known ‘nose job’ – can really help boost your self-confidence and self-image.
The Procedure
The exact procedure that you may undergo will depend on your personal goals and the nature of what needs to be done to achieve this. We can reshape your nose to make it smaller and to give a subtlety curved or straight profile in the bridge. Your nostrils can be sculpted and bumps can be removed or the tip altered.
Some ethnic groups wish for a longer more European looking nose of which can be achieved by special techniques.
Where there are problems with breathing due to a crooked wall (nasal septum) between the nasal airways, a Septoplasty is performed to straighten then septum, unblock to the nose, and restore breathing.
Your operation will take place under general anesthetic and you may wish to stay in hospital overnight afterwards. The rhinoplasty may be performed by the “open” approach which involves a tiny incision hidden at the base of the columellar and in the nostrils. This technique allows a precise result by providing optimal exposure of the nasal anatomy.
Your surgeon will carefully fit a splint to your nose after the procedure to maintain its new shape. This should be worn for about a week. It is unusual for internal nasal packing to be used.
The Follow up
Expectedly, there will be partial bruising and swelling in the face, but this should heal quite quickly, and discomfort will be treated with appropriate painkillers. You should take about one week off work and have plenty of rest. All strenuous activity should be avoided for a few weeks, as should any situation that could result in a knock to your nose! Successful rhinoplasty will give you the shape and size of nose that you really want, with minimal scarring.
Lots of people feel self-conscious about their nose, whether it's because of an inherently unusual shape or injury. Having rhinoplasty – the well-known ‘nose job’ – can really help boost your self-confidence and self-image.
The Procedure
The exact procedure that you may undergo will depend on your personal goals and the nature of what needs to be done to achieve this. We can reshape your nose to make it smaller and to give a subtlety curved or straight profile in the bridge. Your nostrils can be sculpted and bumps can be removed or the tip altered.
Some ethnic groups wish for a longer more European looking nose of which can be achieved by special techniques.
Where there are problems with breathing due to a crooked wall (nasal septum) between the nasal airways, a Septoplasty is performed to straighten then septum, unblock to the nose, and restore breathing.
Your operation will take place under general anesthetic and you may wish to stay in hospital overnight afterwards. The rhinoplasty may be performed by the “open” approach which involves a tiny incision hidden at the base of the columellar and in the nostrils. This technique allows a precise result by providing optimal exposure of the nasal anatomy.
Your surgeon will carefully fit a splint to your nose after the procedure to maintain its new shape. This should be worn for about a week. It is unusual for internal nasal packing to be used.
The Follow up
Expectedly, there will be partial bruising and swelling in the face, but this should heal quite quickly, and discomfort will be treated with appropriate painkillers. You should take about one week off work and have plenty of rest. All strenuous activity should be avoided for a few weeks, as should any situation that could result in a knock to your nose! Successful rhinoplasty will give you the shape and size of nose that you really want, with minimal scarring.