Overview Of Rhinoplasty
Every year, numerous people consult with cosmetic surgeons or ENT surgeons regarding nose surgery, to enhance the appearance of their nose. As the nose is one of the defining characteristics of the face, even a slight modification to its shape or size, can significantly change one’s appearance. Surgery to reshape the nose for aesthetic purposes is termed as cosmetic rhinoplasty. It is also frequently referred to as a nose job or nose reshaping surgery.
Rhinoplasty is generally performed under conscious sedation or general anaesthesia, and less commonly under local anaesthesia. Below is an outline of the procedure generally followed by most ENT surgeons to perform a rhinoplasty:
• Incisions are first made on the nose, before the skin over the nose is lifted off the underlying framework of bone and cartilage. As most incisions are made within the nose, there is minimal visible scarring.
• Next, precise amounts of underlying bone and cartilage is removed or rearranged to create the desired structure. For instance, if an individual requests for nose surgery to remove a bump on their nasal bridge, bone and cartilage is removed only from the defined area to make the nose straighter.
• The skin is then re-draped over the new nasal framework, and the incisions are stitched up.
If you are wondering if rhinoplasty is right for you, you should consider seeking the advice of an experienced cosmetic or ENT surgeon, who can help determine if you are suitable for the procedure after conducting a thorough medical evaluation. During the consultation, the nose surgeon will examine your nose in depth, taking into consideration different factors such as skin type, ethnicity, age, nasal function and degree of change required.
If a patient is found suitable for rhinoplasty, digital photography and computer imaging software will be used to stimulate the outcome of different surgical modifications to the nose. These digital morphing simulations serve as a useful guide to discuss what changes are realistically possible, and formulate specific goals for the nose surgery.
ENT London is a highly reputed ENT clinic in London, which specialises in performing nose surgery for aesthetic reasons. Led by Professor RS Dhillon, the team of experienced ENT surgeons at ENT London have been drawn from major London hospitals and regional centres of excellence. They are committed to offering the most superior health care available today.
ENT London is one of UK’s leading rhinoplasty clinics, and can be contacted on 0207 580 6970.
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