Nose Reshaping | Rhinoplasty Surgery in Delhi

1. RhinoplastySurgeryinDelhibyDr. SachinRajpal Face is the foremost part of one’s presentation. An appealing face with all features in harmony is the key to one’s inner confidence and to be impressive. The nose is the central and prime part of the face which contributes to your overallfacialpersonality.Thushavinggoodaestheticallypleasingnasal featuresisthe desirable needof every individual. “Rhinoplasty” or more popularly called as “Nose job” is the cosmetic surgery proceduresaimedatchangingtheshapeofthenoseanditsstructuresto more pleasing one. This procedure which has gained much popularity in the cosmetic fieldandhas become one of thecommonlysort procedure. Nose job can address multitude of problems like long nose, hanging tip, broad nasalappearance,wide&showynostril,nasalhump,deviatednose.Whileall thementionedindicationsareforcosmeticcorrections,onecangethelpin improving his functional issues as well like breathing problems associated with deviated septum and narrow nasal valves at the same time combined with Rhinoplasty.

2. Surgicalapproach • Thereare two types by whichthis surgeryis performed: • ClosedRhinoplasty:Hereallincisions(cuts)aremadeinsidethenoseand • thereisnovisiblemarkontheskin.Thistypeisopted whenonlyminor corrections are desired. • OpenRhinoplasty:Inthistheinternalincisionisextendedtoskinoverunder • surface of nasal columella which heals very well and in due course of time the scar is inconspicuous. The advantage of this type is that we can do extensive corrective workon nose easily aswegetfullexposureofnasalskeleton. • To get the desired nose and the best procedure to achieve that, it is of prime importancethatyouconsultyourplasticsurgeonwhowillthenevaluateyour • needs, expectations, your medical history and your safety; following which a safe customized plan will be formulated which will help to get a satisfactory result. • Procedure • Onceevaluation isdone and decisionforsurgeryistakenyouwillbe discussed with the plan and all further queries will be answered. It is advisable to stopsmoking beforesurgery for betterhealingof wounds. Anesthesia Most Rhinoplasty isperformedunder generalanesthesiaunlessthe procedure is a very minor and short in which case regional anesthesia can be given. Surgicalduration Thesurgery usuallytakesanywherebetween2-4hrs. dependingon the issues to be addressed ImmediatePostSurgery Immediately after the surgery your nose is internally packed with soft material which will be removed after 2 to 3 days. You will have nasal splinting in place with tapes so as to preventswelling andto maintain shape.In case patient had underwent osteotomies for bony corrections a hard splint will be placed to protectthecorrectednasalbones.Thissplintwillbethereforabout7to10

3. days.Patientmayhaveslightmucousdischargemixedwithlittlebloodfor2to 3 daysand willstop onitsown. • Postoperativeadvices • Nottobend • Nophysicalexercisesfor 2 weeks • Nottoblownose • Sleepinstraightposition • Nopressure overnose • Recoverytime • Althoughgrosschangesareseenontableonlybutswellingkeepson decreasingandittakesabout 6-8 monthsfor finalresults tobeobvious. • Sutures ifanywillbe removedon7thday.