In the modern world, plastic surgery is of great importance. If at the time of its inception this area of medicine was called upon to correct significant defects on the human face and body that impede a full-fledged life, today today it is mainly used for aesthetic purposes.
Plastic surgery on the nose is the most popular type of facial plastic surgery.
Plastic surgery is becoming more and more popular every day. Most often, plastic surgeons are asked to correct the shape or size of the nose. Rhinoplasty, or plastic surgery on the nose, is the most popular type of plastic surgery, one of the most complex and artistic procedures. The task of surgeons is to create an anatomically correct shape that will be in harmony with common features. Recently, plastic surgery on the nose is becoming increasingly popular in Russia. Moscow is one of the best international centers for nose surgery, as it is famous for highly professional plastic surgeons, who can be trusted with their beauty and health.
Indications for rhinoplasty
As a rule, the main reason why patients want to have plastic surgery on their nose is dissatisfaction with the shape: the back of the nose is too wide, the presence of a hump, the tip is down, the septum is curved. Rhinoplasty allows you to fix all these defects and achieve perfect shape. Plastic surgery of the nose has three main indications for carrying out: the presence of congenital pathology, aesthetic imperfections, injuries and damage to the nose.
Using rhinoplasty, you can achieve these effects:
- make the nose narrower, lengthen or shorten it;
- fix a deformed nasal septum;
- remove the hump;
- change the contour, shape and angle of the tip of the nose;
- correct breathing problems caused by a curved nasal septum, enlarged nasal concha (septoplasty).
Plastic surgery of the nose has a cosmetic effect. It allows patients to get rid of congenital or acquired defects, improve facial aesthetics and get rid of complexes associated with deficiencies of their own appearance. Self-confidence, improving the appearance and quality of life - this is what gives patients rhinoplasty, or plastic surgery on the nose. Photos clearly demonstrate the aesthetic effect after the procedure.
Contraindications for nose surgery
Rhinoplasty is a rather complicated surgical operation that is performed under general anesthesia and has a long rehabilitation period and an impressive list of contraindications. First of all, it is worth noting that nose plastic surgery can be performed only at the age when the facial bone tissue is fully formed. As a rule, in women this moment occurs when they reach the age of 15-16 years, and in men in 16-17 years. Plastic surgery on the nose is not recommended if there are the following contraindications: the presence of skin diseases, diabetes mellitus, infectious diseases, blood clotting disorders, kidney and liver diseases, and operations are also carried out with caution in patients over the age of 40, since violations can be observed during this period in the work of the cardiovascular system. Before the operation, as a rule, a complex examination is prescribed, during which the patient must pass a series of tests.
Nose hump removal
One of the most common reasons why women and men go to surgeons to perform such a complex procedure as plastic surgery on the nose is the presence of a hump on the bridge of the nose. According to the structure of the septum, the hump can be formed by cartilage, bone tissue or a combination of these two elements. The purpose of plastic in this case is to create a more aesthetic profile, in which the nose would look natural, harmonize with the general features of the face, and also emphasize the beauty of the eyes and lips. The operation to remove the hump is divided into three main stages:
- The bone and cartilage of the skeleton of the nose is freed from skin tissue by dissection.
- Partial removal of a portion of the superior lateral cartilage and nasal septum.
- Removing the bony portion of the hump using a hammer and chisel. In the event that the hump is small, then part of the bone tissue is removed using a raspator (file).
Nose tip plastic
Plastic surgery on the nose to correct its tip serves as a way to improve facial proportions. The operation is carried out in a closed way, in the process soft tissues are affected, as well as cartilage and colummel. The plastic surgeon excises the cartilage and removes them from the place where the imbalance and excess tissue are observed, and adds to another place. Most often, patients are unhappy with the thickness of the tip of the nose, so during the operation it becomes thinner and becomes sharper and protruding. Plastic surgery of the tip of the nose also involves changing the shape of the nostrils, colummel and nose contour.
Correction of the wide back of the nose
A wide nose makes the face rustic and gives its owner a lot of inconvenience. At the same time, plastic surgery of the broad nasal bridge allows you to make facial features more refined and attractive. During the operation, the plastic surgeon makes incisions of the skin at the base of the nostrils, after that removes the excess parts of the back of the nose and skin, and then sutures. If the nose is not only wide, but also flat, then it is advisable to perform augmentation rhinoplasty, in which the nose is lifted and enlarged, and use a special frame made of the patient’s tissues - cartilage and bones.
Correction of a deformed nasal septum
Curvature of the nasal septum can occur for various reasons - in the process of growth and development, after injury, as a result of a fracture of the nasal bones. In addition, a curved septum can cause the patient inconvenience such as shortness of breath, drying out of the mucosa, snoring, chronic diseases of the sinuses, allergic diseases, changes in the shape of the nose. In the presence of side effects, the patient is prescribed in conjunction with rhinoplasty and septoplasty, which allows you to restore respiratory function.
Rhinoplasty without surgery
Plastic surgery on the nose is not the only method for correcting aesthetic facial defects. Modern technologies and the latest techniques make it possible to correct the shape of the nose without surgery. Non-surgical rhinoplasty involves the injection of a special gel into problem areas of the nose. The technique allows you to fix minor defects in the shape of the nose dips, troughs, bumps in the nose and eliminate the hump. During the procedure, an anesthetic cream is applied, and a filler is introduced into the problem areas, which consists of hyaluronic acid and calcium and acts as an implant. The procedure usually does not cause side effects, and the substances administered are well perceived by the body.
The choice of a plastic surgeon
The success of the operation to correct the shape of the nose in many respects depends on the professionalism of the plastic surgeon, therefore, his choice should be treated with special care, since it is this person who has to entrust his appearance, beauty and health. When choosing a plastic surgeon, it is important to pay attention to such qualities as high skill, the presence of a good base of fundamental knowledge in the field of anatomy and rhinoplasty, experience in conducting such operations, a developed sense of harmony and a sense of beauty, because the surgeon is not just a doctor, but also the creator of ideal forms and facial features. Empathy and a reverent attitude towards your patient are quite significant. It is important to consider several important aspects if nose surgery is planned. Feedback from former patients will allow you to make a decision.
Many of the responses are mostly positive and allow us to conclude that the operation helped them to change their appearance and remove defects that had been causing the complexes for many years. The main thing is to overcome your fear and find a good doctor, many who have undergone surgery say.
It is also important to find out the reputation of the clinic, the portfolio of operations performed and subtract the features of the contract before signing up for such a procedure as plastic surgery on the nose. The cost of nose surgery depends on the type of changes required and the clinic. On average, the price in Russia in various clinics ranges from 45,000 to 220,000 rubles. Of personal importance is a personal meeting with a plastic surgeon, after which you should have confidence and respect for the specialist.
The choice of type of anesthesia
When conducting rhinoplasty, 2 types of anesthesia are used:
- Local anesthesia.
- General anesthesia.
Local anesthesia is a chipping of the soft tissues of the nose with a solution of Lidocaine, Markain or Xylocaine. The principle of local anesthesia is that it blocks nerve impulses, so the patient will not feel pain.
In the process of general anesthesia, the patient's consciousness is turned off and immersed in deep sleep. Most often, for general anesthesia, intravenous anesthesia is used, during which special substances are injected into the patient's body using a dropper, while the patient breathes independently and regains consciousness when drugs are stopped. Another type of anesthesia is intubation, which consists in bringing inhaled anesthetics to the patient's airways through a tube that is inserted through the mouth into the trachea.
Rehabilitation after plastic surgery
During the rehabilitation period, it is necessary to wear a plaster cast for 7 days - this contributes to the proper fusion and formation of bone, cartilage and soft tissues. Special turundas are inserted into the nasal passages, which allow the tissues to grow together properly. After surgery, a slight increase in temperature may be observed.
Nose care after surgery includes lubricating the cavities with a special ointment, changing dressings, clearing the nasal passages. In the postoperative period, sleep is shown only on the back. Bruising and swelling under the eyes go pretty quickly. However, these minor inconveniences cannot be compared with the result that rhinoplasty will help to achieve. In order for patients to be able to decide on an important step in their life and not be afraid to make rhinoplasty, photographs are being taken in the clinics. This requires any plastic surgery on the nose. Before and after (patient photos allow you to evaluate the difference) of the operation, you can clearly see the achieved cosmetic effect.