What is rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty, or in simpler terms a nose job, is change the shape of the nose by modifying the bone or cartilage.

Why opt for rhinoplasty?

The intention behind rhinoplasty may be motivated by various reasons, some of them being:-

• To change the appearance of the nose and improve overall aesthetic of the face
• Since the shape of the nose and breathing are interrelated, rhinoplasty helps in improving breathing too.
• Correct a birth defect.
• Repair deformities from an injury.

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Risks of Rhinoplasty

A surgery like Rhinoplasty comes with its own risks.

• Bleeding
• Infection post surgery
• Having an adverse reaction to required does of anesthesia.
• A botched nose job.
• Permanent scarring.
• Permanent numbness around the surgery area.
• Difficulty in breathing.

 

Does rhinoplasty involve pain?

Rhinoplasty is a surgery that does not involve pain but some patients sometimes complain of aches, numbness, congestion, breathing difficulties or tenderness around the operated area.

 

Preping for a Rhinoplasty

There are a few do’s and don’ts when it comes to Rhinoplasty.

Do’s

• Get a lab test
• Prep yourself with medications or adjust your current medications after consulting with your doctor.
• Do not eat or drink anything, including water, after midnight the night before your surgery.
• Avoid sun damage

 

Don’ts

• Smoking for 2 weeks before and after the surgery.
• Anti-inflammatory medications such as asprin since these medications highten the risk of excess bleeding while surgery.

 

Post rhinoplasty care

A list of don’ts advised by surgeons are

• Swimming
• Rough brushing of teeth
• Chewing, laughing or smiling
• Resting glasses on the nose
• Engaging in strenuous activities
• Sun exposure which may lead to discoloration of the skin around the nose.

 

Individuals who undergo Rhinoplasty can be discharged from the hospital within a week. However, he/she requires at least 2-3 weeks to recover completely from the surgery and even after completion of the surgery, one should follow all the instructions provided by the physician.

 

Rhinoplasty in India

Rhinoplasty is a popular option for aesthetic enhancement in India too. It’s a booming sector with new customer turning up every once in a while.

Rhinoplasty in India starts from a minimum of 15,000 rupees and can easily go up to 85,000 rupees. Every city in India offers a different rate.

JCI, NABH accreditatedhospitals that offer the option of Rhinoplasty are:

• Apollo
• Manipal Hospital
• SCI international Hospital
• Fortis Hospital
• Aster CMI Hospital
• Gleneagles Global Health City

Conclusion

Rhinoplasty is a comparatively safe surgery but it also involves it’s own risks which one should bear in mind. Such surgeries aren’t hard to get in India and have become increasingly approachable in the coming years with improvement in technology and quality of work.