Nose Surgery – Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty surgery is an operation to change the shape and appearance of your nose in proportion to the rest of your face.
| Procedure time | 2-3 hours |
| Anaesthetic type | General |
| Day case or overnight | Daycase |
| Downtime/recovery | 2 weeks |
Your nose is composed of cartilage, soft tissue, muscles, ligaments, small bones and the overlying skin. These all work together to create the shape / appearance of your nose and enable breathing. The nose is central to facial balance and functionally it regulates airflow, humidifies and filters the air breathed in and facilities smell. Any abnormalities or changes to any one of the above components can significantly alter the both the appearance and function. Ongoing self-consciousness or dissatisfaction with one or more physical features of your nose, as well as functional problems are just some of the common reasons why patients decide to undergo surgery.
Rhinoplasty surgery is an operation to change the shape and appearance of your nose in proportion to the rest of your face. A reconstructive septo-rhinoplasty aims in addition, to improve your breathing by addressing structural defects in the nose from any cause. Both cosmetic and reconstructive rhinoplasties can be combined at the same time if indicated. During rhinoplasty surgery, your surgeon works on individual nasal parts, utilizing a range of techniques and innovative equipment (Ultrasonic bone shaping device – Piezotome) to alter the nose both aesthetically and functionally. Techniques used have been refined and tailored to maintain and preserve nose structure and function – using grafts to support and maintain longevity of result.
