Primary rhinoplasty was first performed in ancient India. Then, due to the savagery of the thieves, it became customary to cut their noses, and artisans made new noses out of skin taken from other parts of the body. Today, the methods have been improved and they allow you to change or restore shape almost painlessly and safely.
Although rhinoplasty remains a much-needed cosmetic surgery service, plastic surgeons note that they have the lowest patient satisfaction scores compared to other aesthetic procedures.
Some surgeons attribute the problem to patients' unreasonably high expectations of surgery. Others agree that rhinoplasty is one of the most technically demanding cosmetic surgeries, so there will always be a chance of unsuccessful results.
Indications for rhinoplasty
There are two types of this plastic surgery: reconstructive and cosmetic. First, it can be prescribed by a doctor to correct problems that interfere with the body's physiological processes (for example, difficulty breathing due to a nose injury). The second type is designed to restore or change the form. Accordingly, indications for this procedure may be congenital defects or nasal ulcers. Also, rhinoplasty of the tip of the nose is often done to change your appearance a little, to make it more attractive.
How is rhinoplasty done?
In most cases, this plastic surgery is performed so that the scars are invisible. To do this, incisions are made in the nostrils. The surgeon then performs a series of manipulations to change the shape and size of the nose. Sometimes implants or even cartilage can be placed during the procedure. At the end of the operation, a bandage and plaster are applied to the face to correct the result, and tampons are placed in the nostrils. Rhinoplasty rarely lasts more than an hour and a half, after which the patient can leave the clinic for a day.
How to choose a good doctor?
Although rhinoplasty is a fairly common procedure, it is still complicated. Therefore, it is important to find an experienced surgeon. But the main thing here is not to overdo it, because older doctors are less receptive to new information and therefore do not use modern methods in their work.
Of course, the best advisors in choosing a surgeon will be your friends or relatives who have already consulted specialists with similar problems. If none, then you can definitely find special sources on the Internet with doctors' ratings and customer reviews about them.
You will make the final decision when you go to several surgeons and look at the results of the work. During the consultation, be sure to ask your doctor about his education, place of practice and the clinics where he used to work. Also, let us know immediately what results you expect from rhinoplasty. The specialist will choose the most suitable method for your operation and give you all the information about how the procedure will go. Pay attention to the answers: they must be accurate, understandable and fast. If the interlocutor hesitates, then there is something to hide, and it would be better to consult another specialist.