For the first time, primitive rhinoplasty began to be made in ancient India. It was then customary for thieves to cut off their noses for their atrocities, and the masters created new ones from the skin taken from other parts of the body. Today, methods have improved and they allow you to change or restore shape almost painlessly and safely.
While rhinoplasty remains a highly sought after cosmetic surgery service, plastic surgeons note that it has lower outcomes of patient satisfaction compared to other cosmetic procedures.
Some surgeons see the origin of the problem in the unreasonably high expectations of patients from surgery. Others admit that rhinoplasty is one of the most technically demanding cosmetic surgeries, so there will always be a chance for unsuccessful results.
Indications for rhinoplasty
There are two types of this plastic surgery: restorative and cosmetic. The first can be indicated by a doctor to correct problems that interfere with the physiological processes of the body (for example, with difficulty breathing due to an injury to the nose). The second type is created to restore or change the shape. Therefore, indications for this procedure may be congenital defects or nasal injuries. Also, rhinoplasty is often performed 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. The surgeon then 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 placed on the face to adjust 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 within 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 advisors 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 by clients.
You will make the final decision when you visit some surgeons and see the results of the work. During the consultation, be sure to ask the doctor about his education, place of practice and the clinics in which he has previously worked. Also, tell us right away what result you expect from rhinoplasty. The specialist will choose the most suitable method for the operation for you and will give all the information on 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.