Rhinoplasty & nose tip correction
Rhinoplasty, better known as a nose correction, can be performed to improve the function (reconstructive surgery) or the appearance (cosmetic surgery) of the nose.
One of the most common reasons for non-cosmetic nose surgery is a deviated septum. The septum is the thin wall between the nostrils that extends back into the nasal cavity. It can be twisted resulting in a smaller nasal passage on one side or the other, or even on both. A deviated septum can also cause a nose to be crooked, if the deviation is from birth or early childhood. Not only can a deviated septum impede your ability to breathe through your nostrils, if it is severe enough it could contribute to sinus infections.
But a nose correction can also be performed to meet aesthetic goals. Perhaps you are simply not satisfied with the way your nose looks- in which case rhinoplasty is an option you might want to look into. It can for instance increase or reduce the overall size of the nose, narrow the span of the nostrils, remove a hump or alter the tip or the bridge of the nose.
The surgery
Rhinoplasty is cosmetic surgery that reshapes and resizes the nose. Rhinoplasty includes the relatively easy nose bridge correction, as well as the complex nose tip correction.
It is generally recommended that rhinoplasty be postponed until the nose has completed its growth, which is typically around the age of eighteen.
Surgery later on in life is usually to correct the effect of thinning cartilage and loss of skin elasticity. So as you can see, rhinoplasty is not age-related.
Since the nose has a complex anatomical structure, rhinoplasty is a procedure with major consequences not just towards the way you look, but towards your self-confidence and self-image as well. A thorough analysis of the shape of the nose and the patient’s precise expectations are therefore of the utmost importance
Rhinoplasty does not provide instant results. It takes about a year before the surgery can be properly assessed. It is very important to be aware of this. People who have realistic expectations are usually very happy with the outcome of rhinoplasty.
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