For the first time, primitive rhinoplasty began to be done in ancient India. Then it was customary for thieves to cut off their noses for their atrocities, and craftsmen created new ones from skin taken from other parts of the bodies. Today, the methods have been improved and they allow you to change or restore the shape almost painlessly and safely.
While rhinoplasty remains a highly sought after cosmetic surgery service, plastic surgeons note that it has the lowest patient satisfaction scores compared to other aesthetic procedures.
Some surgeons see the origins of the problem in the unreasonably high expectations of patients from the operation. Others acknowledge that rhinoplasty is one of the most technically demanding cosmetic surgeries, so there will always be a chance of unsuccessful results.
Indications for rhinoplasty
There are two types of this plastic surgery: restorative and cosmetic. The first may be indicated by a doctor to correct problems that interfere with the physiological processes of the body (for example, with difficulty breathing due to a nose injury). The second type is designed to restore or change the form. Accordingly, indications for this procedure may be congenital defects or injuries to the nose. Also, rhinoplasty of the tip of the nose is often performed in order to slightly change your appearance, making it more attractive.
How is rhinoplasty performed?
In most cases, this plastic surgery is performed so that the scars are invisible. To do this, incisions are made inside the nostrils. Next, the surgeon performs a series of manipulations to change the shape and size of the nose. Sometimes implants or even cartilage can be implanted during the procedure. At the end of the operation, a bandage and plaster are applied to the face to fix the result, and tampons are placed in the nostrils. Rhinoplasty rarely lasts more than an hour and a half, and after that the patient can leave the clinic in a day.
How to choose a good doctor?
Although rhinoplasty is a fairly common procedure, it still remains complicated. Therefore, it is important to find an experienced surgeon. But here the main thing is not to overdo it, as older doctors absorb new information worse, and therefore, do not use modern methods in their work.
Of course, the best advisers in choosing a surgeon will be your friends or relatives who have already turned to specialists with similar problems. If there are none, then on the Internet you will definitely find special resources with a rating of doctors and reviews about them from clients.
You will make the final decision when you visit several surgeons and look at the results of the work. During the consultation, be sure to ask the doctor about his education, place of practice and clinics in which he worked before. Also, immediately tell us what result you expect from rhinoplasty. The specialist will select the most suitable method for the operation for you and will provide all the information about how the procedure will go. Pay attention to the answers: they must be accurate, understandable and fast. If the interlocutor hesitates, then he has something to hide and it would be better to turn to another specialist.