La rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that aims to make morphological changes to the nose in order to beautify it (cosmetic surgery), to repair it (reconstructive surgery following a trauma or a mutilating disease) or to restore its function (ORL functional purpose).
Aesthetic rhinoplasty can:
โ Refine an excessively large nose to the patient's taste
โ Reshape an unsightly tip of the nose
โ Correcting a deviation of the nasal septum
โ Remove a bump on the nose
โ Change the shape of the nostrils
Each rhinoplasty is unique in that each patient has different desires. So first of all, the surgeon will check in with his patient to precisely identify his preferences.
The expected result may be simulated by retouching photographs or computer simulation. The virtual image, thus obtained, is only a project that can help in understanding patient expectations.
However, you cannot in any way commit yourself to ensuring that the result achieved will be superposable in any way.
To give the patient the nose of their dreams, the surgeon will have to perform one or more of the following actions:
โ Sculpt certain areas of cartilage to reshape the shape of the nose
โ Carry out cartilage grafts to fill hollows
โ Remodeling the bone structure of the nose
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Most often under general anesthesia.
1.5 hours on average, but it can vary considerably depending on the complexity of the intervention (up to 4 hours).
Execution on an outpatient basis. Sometimes, the patient is hospitalized for 1 day to monitor him clinically.
Most of the time there are no scars because the incisions are made inside the nose. However, external incisions may be required: they are across the columella (pillar separating the two nostrils) in order to perform an โopenโ rhinoplasty or hidden at the base of the wings of the nose if the size of the nostrils must be reduced.
Edema, slight bruises, and sometimes small pains are experienced by the patient.
The intervention provides a morphological and aesthetic improvement, most often quite appreciable, as well as a significant psychological benefit thanks to the obtaining of a harmonious nose.
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The intervention provides a morphological and aesthetic improvement, most often quite appreciable, as well as a significant psychological benefit thanks to the obtaining of a harmonious nose.
In our FAQ, all the answers to the questions you have about a possible surgery and aesthetic medicine operation.
See moreIt depends on the technique used, but scars are usually not visible. During a closed rhinoplasty, the incision is made inside the nostrils so that the scar will not be visible. During an open rhinoplasty, an incision is also made in the columella, but this is not very visible.
Rhinoplasty is performed under general anesthesia.
A primary rhinoplasty usually lasts between 1 and 2 hours and 30 minutes on average.
The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis.
It is necessary to wait 3 to 6 months before seeing the results of a rhinoplasty, especially because of edema. The result will depend on the planning planned in preoperative consultation with the surgeon and on the various cases (removal of a bump, sharpening of the tip, etc.).
It is a painless surgery that is generally well controlled with ordinary pain relievers.
As with all interventions, there are risks and complications can occur (bleeding, infection, disunity, scarring hazards, neurological disorders, etc.). These are infrequent and can be taken care of quickly by the surgeon during post-operative checks. An information sheet from the French Society of Plastic Surgery will be given to you before the procedure.
My approach is initially to listen to patients in order to determine if their expectations are realistic and achievable and if the risk-benefit ratio is in favor of an intervention.
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