Plastic Surgery Cosmetic Surgery

Rhinoplasty - often better known as a nose job or nose reshaping surgery, is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures. And, according to many patients, it offers huge benefits. People who were unhappy with the bridge or tip of their nose or its overall profile, and who chosen to have this treatment, talk of having far greater self-confidence; they no longer worry about having their photo taken or going for an interview. Other patients have attended a consultation with us to find out how this type of surgery can help straighten or even restructure the nose after an injury.

Every year, half a million people who are interested in improving the appearance of their noses seek consultation with facial plastic surgeons. Some are unhappy with the noses they were born with, and some with the way aging has changed their nose. For others, an injury may have distorted the nose, or the goal may be improved breathing. But one thing is clear: nothing has a greater impact on how a person looks than the size and shape of the nose. Because the nose is the most defining characteristic of the face, a slight alteration can greatly improve one’s appearance.

If you have wondered how nose surgery, or rhinoplasty, could improve your looks, self-confidence, or health, you need to know how rhinoplasty is performed and what you can expect. No pamphlet can answer all your concerns, but this one can provide answers to many of the questions you may have.
Successful facial plastic surgery is a result of good rapport between patient and surgeon. Trust, based on realistic expectations and exacting medical expertise, develops in the consulting stages before surgery. Your surgeon can answer specific questions about your specific needs.

Is Rhinoplasty For You?
As with all facial plastic surgery, good health and realistic expectations are prerequisites. Understanding nasal surgery is also critical. Since there is no ideal in rhinoplasty, the goal is to improve the nose aesthetically, making it harmonize better with other facial features.
Skin type, ethnic background, and age are important factors to be considered in discussions with your surgeon prior to surgery. Before the nose is altered, a young patient must reach full growth, usually around age fifteen or sixteen. Exceptions are cases in which breathing is severely impaired.
Before deciding on rhinoplasty, ask your facial plastic surgeon if any additional surgery might be recommended to enhance the appearance of your face. Many patients have chin augmentation in conjunction with rhinoplasty to create a better balance of features.

What this procedure involves
The highly qualified and specialist cosmetic surgeons that we use for this procedure specialise in facial cosmetic surgery, each performing hundreds of similar operations each year. They will aim to reshape your nose to complement your other facial features.
The procedure is performed under a general anaesthetic by our experienced medical team. In some cases it is possible to perform surgery under local anaesthetic, such as the nasal tip. In most cases, incisions are only made inside the nose to ensure no scarring is visible. We are also able to perform a more complicated procedure called a septo rhinoplasty nose surgery.
Nose reshaping will require an overnight stay in one of our purpose-built cosmetic surgery hospitals, although occasionally, where minor corrections to the nose tip alone are required, it may be possible to return home the same day. Your surgeon will recommend that you take 10-14 days off from your job. Initially you will have bruising and swelling around the eyes, which takes a little time to settle. You may also have a splint across your nose, which will be removed seven to ten days after your rhinoplasty surgery.

We pride ourselves on our after-care. We offer a comprehensive and extensive post-operative care programme, which includes detailed post-operative instructions and follow-up appointments with your surgeon at your local Transform clinic to ensure a speedy recovery, all at no additional cost.

Planning for Your Surgery
First, schedule a personal consultation with your plastic surgeon. Communication is vital in reaching your goals. You will have the opportunity to discuss your goals and the results you’d like to achieve. Your surgeon will work with you to reach an understanding about what you can expect from this procedure and what long-term benefits you will experience. Every patient is different, and your surgeon will choose the surgical technique and treatment plan that is right for you. During your initial consultation:

• Provide a complete medical history. Include information about any previous surgical procedures; past and present medical conditions; and all medications or herbal supplements you are taking.
• Expect your surgeon to examine the structure of your nose and other facial features.
• Be prepared discuss possible risks and complications of the procedure.

Preparing for Your Surgery
You will be given specific instructions on how to prepare for your surgery. A pre-operative information packet will be provided that explains everything you should do and know before your surgery date. Your plastic surgical team will instruct you on how to prepare for surgery, including guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, and which vitamins and medications should be taken or avoided. You should arrange for someone to drive you home after your surgery, whether your surgery is done on an outpatient or inpatient basis. You may also want to make arrangements for someone to help you out for a day or two after you leave the hospital.