Some patients have a breathing problem due to the internal structure of the nose. Such issues can be rectified by the help of a Rhinoplasty commonly called as Nose job. However, some patients like to get their cosmetic nose reshaping done at the same time. What needs to be understood here is that a thorough planning needs to be done in terms of reshaping of the nose before going ahead with the surgery. A thorough assessment of the facial attributes has to be done as every patient has his/her own exclusive features. The reason behind doing this is that when it comes to nasal plastic surgery there are many limitations which depend on the patients ethnicity and skin type. Hence, there is a need to do this before coming to the conclusion as to what results can be achieved with such surgery.

A nasal surgery that is performed on the nose that has not been operated before is termed as Primary Rhinoplasty Surgery. The nature of such surgeries can range from a simple removal of a bump to a complex procedure of reshaping the nose. A surgeon needs accuracy and expertise for doing such surgery, irrespective of whether the procedure is simple or a complex one. Such surgeries can sometimes lead to disastrous results if done by inexperienced surgeon.
Rhinoplasty Surgery is of 2 types: Reduction & Augmentation.

Nasal surgery done to reduce the size and reshape the nose is termed as Reduction Rhinoplasty. In these cases the Rhinoplasty is done by reshaping the bone and existing cartilage on the nose. To attain the desired results excess cartilage from the partition of the nose can be used if required. The need for implants and grafts from other parts of the body is not required in most of the cases of Reduction Rhinoplasty.

Nasal surgery done with the purpose of building up the nasal bridge and adding strength to the nasal tip is termed as Augmentation Rhinoplasty. In cases of Augmentation Rhinoplasty there may be a need of cartilage grafts or synthetic implants.

Nasal reconstruction is needed in cases where the nose has disfigured due to a nasal surgery, congenital deformity or if the nose has been subject to trauma.

FAQs

What exactly is the meaning of Rhinoplasty or nose reshaping?
A surgery that is performed on the nose is termed as Rhinoplasty. It is a combination of 2 words, ‘Rhino’ which means ‘nose’ and plasty means to form, mould or shape. It is considered the most common procedure done by plastic surgeons these days. Rhinoplasty is considered to be a highly artistic and equally difficult procedure.

Is a preoperative analysis important in Rhinoplasty? Why?
Yes, as the success of the surgery depends on it. It is like getting 50% of the results beforehand. It helps in getting the results that were envisioned and deciding as to what all is possible and what are the limitations.

Is post operative touch ups needed?
There are chances that one might need post operative touch ups as Rhinoplasty is a complex procedure and nose swells during the operation. Post operative procedures are required in around 15 percent of operations.