Nose reshaping

Rhinoplasty

Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures Wellness and Health

There are two methods for performing a rhinoplasty. In the "closed" method, the surgeon performs the rhinoplasty within the nose. The nose heals more quickly and does not disturb the nasal tissues as much. The "open" procedure involves placing a small surgical incision outside between the two nostrils. This gives the surgeon better visibility of the internal structures of the nose, and is used in severe rhinoplasty cases.

The typical rhinoplasty surgery requires an hour or two to perform. Furthermore, rhinoplasty may be performed under a general anesthetic or with a local anesthetic depending on the surgeon’s and the patient’s preference.

Following surgery, a splint is applied and the nose is lightly packed with surgical gauze. Swelling, bruising, puffiness, reddening, and stiffness occur and may last for weeks. However most patients resume normal to light activity within a few days.

During the recovery process, it is not uncommon to experience minor bleeding, and gauze bandages must be changed a few times daily during the first few days following surgery. To relieve pain and discomfort, the surgeon may prescribe pain medication. Cold compresses will reduce associated pain and swelling.

In some rhinoplasty cases it may take over a year before one can accurately judge the permanent outcome of the rhinoplasty surgery due to the constant changing and healing of the nasal tissues, blood flow, skin thickness, etc. Occasionally a secondary rhinoplasty surgery may be required to achieve an optimal outcome.

There are distinctive features of ethnic noses around which has grown an entire subspecialty of Ethnic Rhinoplasty. Fortunately for the medical traveler to Bangkok, most plastic surgeons are experienced in the specific planning issues, techniques, implants, and recovery that are unique to the planning and performance of rhinoplasty in ethnic patients and patients of color.