Rhinoplasty, also known as nose job surgery, modifies the appearance of your nose as per your requirements. Your doctor might prescribe it if you face difficulty breathing through your nose.

Bone frames the upper part of your nose. And its lower part is made up of cartilage. A nose job surgery can modify the appearance of the bone, cartilage, skin, or all three according to your preferences. Discuss your aspirations here with your doctor. The professional will check your eligibility for a nose job and make recommendations accordingly.

When deciding upon a nose job surgery, the surgeon will evaluate your features, the skin and shape of your nose, and your expectations. Done this, the professional makes a plan tailor-made for you. Make sure to discuss your plan with the insurance provider. Your policy may cover part or the complete procedure.

Following are the five things you should know before a nose job surgery:

  1. The complications

Surgeries, in general, carry certain complications. And a nose job is not an exception. Minor or serious reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, and mild infection are a few among them to mention. It may also cause:

  • Numbness on the nose
  • Nose bleed
  • Scar
  • Asymmetrical nose

 

If you decide upon a second surgery, you will have to wait for a complete recovery. It may take up to twelve months.

 

  1. Preparing for the nose job

 

When preparing for rhinoplasty, your surgeon may require you to do the following:

 

  • Consume certain medicines; you may also have to make adjustments in the medications you are having at the time.
  • Refrain from smoking
  • Stop having aspirin, herbal supplements, or any anti-inflammatory medicines. These up the risk of bleeding.

 

Your surgeon will also inquire about your preferences about the location. A nose job surgery can be done in an ambulatory surgical center, in a certified surgeon's office, or in the hospital. Whatever is your choice location, make sure that you have someone to drive you from there. The person should be prepared to stay with you for a few days after the surgery.

 

  1. The procedure

 

  1. Your surgeon will need to use The procedure

local or general anesthesia for the purpose. The professional will make a decision based on the complexity of the surgery you choose. If you go for a simple nose job surgery, you will receive local anesthesia for your nose. It will numb your entire face. They will also give you medication through your intravenous line that may make you drowsy. Still, you will remain awake all through the procedure.

 

You will inhale a drug or get medication through the intravenous line for general anesthesia, and you will be unconscious.

 

When unconscious or numb, the surgeon makes the required number of cuts inside or between your nostrils. The professional then separates the skin from either the bone or from the cartilage as required. With this, the process of reshaping begins.

If you need extra cartilage, it will be taken from inside your nose or from your ear. If more is required, you may receive bone graft or an implant.

 

 

The process, if simple, may take up to 1-2 hours. Complicated surgeries require more time.

 

  1. What to expect

 

A person wanting to go for rhinoplasty or a nose job surgery should be fully grown. Growth affects the shape of your nose. For girls, the generally recommended time is 15 years. The same is 17 for boys. The only exceptions are children having a birth defect.

 

The patient should be averagely healthy and has to be a non-smoker. This becomes a must because smoking affects the flow of blood and may cause damage to the tissues.

 

Teenager-patients should be able to understand the process in its entirety. And they should have parental consent to be eligible for a nose job surgery.

 

Upon completion of the procedure, the patient may experience mild discomforts. A few medications will take care of them. But the first part of the surgery may appear slightly difficult when going to work or when socializing with others. The bruise under the eyes and the splints may cause a certain level of discomfort. Splints safeguard the bones of your nose from damage. And they have to be there at least for seven days after the nose job. You should also refrain from doing high-intense physical activities like swimming for 21-28 days. And you will need to avoid wearing glass for 28-35 days after the surgery.

Remember, the structure of your nose is a complicated one. Even a slight change on one part of it may affect its entire appearance. See to it that you are approaching a well-experienced, reputed, and highly skilled plastic surgeon for the purpose.

 

Your doctor may let you remove your splints after seven days. Even then, the final result of a nose job becomes visible only after a year. The duration may depend on the surgery you underwent. If it was a simple one, you may see the results within a few months.

 

Nothing can be done to speed up your recovery after a nose job. But the following measures may help you during the process:

  • Consume anti-inflammatory medications as per the directions you receive from your surgeon.
  • Remove your splints only after your doctor recommends that it is safe to do so.
  • Use a cool compressor to get relief from pain and other discomforts.
  • See to it that the head remains elevated, at least during the first few days after the nose job.
  • Refrain from high-intense activities at least for 42 days after the procedure.
  • Follow it up with your surgeon as per the recommendations.

Lastly, report anything unusual you may notice during the recovery period after your nose job.

If you are a beauty-conscious person, a nose job is the best way to modify the appearance of your nose in the way you want.