Myths about rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is an effective way to repair nasal defects. It allows you to solve breathing problems, correct the consequences of injuries and congenital imperfections in the form or size of the nose.

The operation can be carried out in two ways: open and closed one. By the open method of correction, an incision and flapping of the tissues is made, which facilitates the access. When the technique is closed one, a small incision is made in the area of the nostrils. For correction, removal of bone and cartilaginous tissue, installation of implants can be performed, which allows eliminating any imperfections. As a result, after 6-10 months you can get a completely natural result.

Common myths about rhinoplasty:

1. This is a very painful procedure

   All manipulations are performed by a plastic surgeon under general anesthesia. Minor painfulness can be observed for 7 days, until swelling and bruising lent up in zone of intervention. Fitness to work is renewed after 7-10 days after the rhinoplasty.

2. With the help of rhinoplasty, you can give your nose any size and shape

   When performing plastic surgery, there are limitations that are associated with the peculiarities of the bony and soft tissues of the nose. Also, when planning changes, the general view of the person is taken into account, in order to keep the proportions.

3. No scars are left after a plastic surgery.

   If the correction was carried out in an open way, then there remains a small scar in the lower part of the columella. But even it becomes almost invisible or completely disappears a year after the rhinoplasty.

4. The result will be unnatural

   When planning the desired form, the plastic surgeon takes into account the wishes of the patient and the parameters of his/her face, so the quality work done looks natural and in harmony with the appearance of the patient.

5. After plastics, the nose requires special attention and care

   Immediately after the intervention, you will need to wear bandages, use ointments and creams to accelerate healing, but after the rehabilitation period is completed, no special care measures are required.

6. After surgery, bruises under the eyes remain

   If rhinoplasty is performed in the open way, then after the intervention, bruises under the eyes will appear. This is one of natural reactions to tissue trauma, after the completion of the rehabilitation period, the bruises go completely off.

How to be bent on the operation?

First you need to start with a plastic surgeon's advice. It will allow you to get truthful information. To do this, choose the appropriate clinic, it is important that the plastic surgeon had experience in performing operations on the tip, wings and back of the nose. Please assure yourself that you are showed truthful pictures of patients before and after the operation. During the examination, a specialist will assess the state of your nose, determine if the intervention is necessary and the ability to achieve the desired results. After the plastic surgeon has decided on the method of performing the operation, he/she will tell you in detail about the peculiarities of the intervention, the term of the rehabilitation period, you can make the final decision.