Rhinoplasty Nose Contouring Explained
What’s the first thing that comes to mind upon hearing the term Rhinoplasty? To the untutored the term is going to be ambiguous and confusing but to someone who’s got insight on cosmetic procedures the term clearly denotes nose contouring procedure. Rhinoplasty is commonly known by its laymen moniker “Nose Job” though. There are quite a few reasons why a person opts for nose contouring foremost being unhappy with the appearance and shape. They say the face is defined by the nose because of its position smack in the middle of it. For those who select to undergo Rhinoplasty their nose is misshapen or is too prominent in comparison with the rest of facial features.
Functional Rhinoplasty
Secondary reason for Rhinoplasty is correctional purposes such as nasal airway obstruction removal or deviated septum alleviation. This type of Rhinoplasty is referred to as “Functional Rhinoplasty” where the reason for undertaking the procedure is not cosmetic, functional Rhinoplasty however doesn’t change nasal contour or appearance of the nose. Most people who have misshapen nose also suffer with corresponding functional deficiencies which compels them to combine cosmetic and functional Rhinoplasty.
Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty or “Nose job” with dermal filler injections
Cosmetic Rhinoplasty is highly invasive surgical procedure which requires the patient to be anesthetized accompanied with a substantial rest and recuperation period. There are chances that surgical Rhinoplasty might not yield the desired results in which case revision surgery is required. A better alternative is non-surgical Rhinoplasty with dermal filler injections. The process is totally noninvasive, in most cases doesn’t require administration of anesthetics and isn’t accompanied by any downtime or recuperation period. Dermal fillers are injected into the area to be treated through a fine cannula. The dermal fillers then rectify non symmetrical defects and add volume to the nose.
Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty can improve fold in the nose, correct the hook or “bump” at the bridge of the nose, smoothen out asymmetrical features, alleviate flat bridge by adding height slightly and lastly make the nose more proportional with relevance to the rest of the facial features. The point to be noted however is that nonsurgical Rhinoplasty or nose job with dermal fillers is a purely cosmetic process and won’t address any functional issues. The cosmetic effect of the dermal fillers lasts for six to twelve months though and is not permanent albeit completely safe.
Importance of pre-consultation phase
If you require a nose job it’s highly recommended to first book a consultation with a practiced and seasoned cosmetic or general surgeon to get a proper and accurate estimation of which form of Rhinoplasty will be most feasible for you. Talk candidly with your surgeon and thoroughly discuss your expectations of the end results. Feel free to ask as many questions about each and every aspect of the surgery from complications that might occur to possible side effects. Pre-surgery consultation is therefore indispensable and should be carried out. It wouldn’t be farfetched to state that the success of the surgery irrespective of its nature is highly dependent on this phase. Pre-consultation phase is also a good measuring tool for assessing the competency and dedication of your surgeon! The more time and effort your surgeon invests in thoroughly explaining every aspect of the procedure the better it is for the patient.