Rhinoplasty risk

Who can have their nose operated?

People who undergo rhinoplasty usually do so for two reasons: aesthetic or functional .

Aesthetic reasons usually related to the size and the shape of the nose,  and so patients who choose nose surgery to improve their appearance strengthen their self - esteem. The change they experience motivates them and they are satisfied physically and psychologically.

In a similar way it happens with those who decide to have rhinoplasty because they do not breathe properly or have had an accident. The results provide relief and tranquility to the patient.

 At what age can a rhinoplasty be done?

Normally if the patient wishes to have a rhinoplasty for aesthetic reasons, it is advisable to wait until the age of 18. From this age, the body has already been completely formed and is ideal.

However, if there are other reasons such as functional or fractures or accidents, it is the doctor who should assess how to act. Ask us if you have any questions.

 Is nose surgery painful?

In this intervention local or general anesthesia is used , according to each case. In both situations no discomfort is experienced, because the plastic surgeon puts all the means so that the patient is comfortable.

After a rhinoplasty you can suffer some mild or moderate discomfort for a few days. This is controlled with analgesics. If the pains were intense, they would be treated with another specific treatment.

 What happens after the intervention?

After a  nose surgery it  is possible that in some patients bruises appear around the eyes. This is due to internal bleeding, but usually not serious and remit after about ten days. It is normal and should not alarm.

 

Is there a visible scar?

The scars of rhinoplasty  are barely noticeable. In closed rhinoplasty the incision is made inside the nostrils, so the scar is not seen.

In  open rhinoplasty  , a cut is also made in the columella, which is the skin that stops both nostrils. It usually heals with good results and in most people there remains a very thin scar that is barely noticeable.

When can I make a normal life?

On the second day you can return to a normal life, although the reincorporation to the activity must be gradual, without haste.

Keep in mind that the first days after a  nose surgery  the face will be inflamed. We will take a splint and paper tape over a period of time. For this reason, the incorporation into working life can be extended to approximately 10 days.

 Why do we have to wait a year for the final results?

The  rhinoplasty  is a  cosmetic plastic surgery  altering the tissue of the nose and surrounding areas. Therefore, it is normal for inflammation to appear. This is really a natural response of the organism and indicates that the healing process has begun. The initial swelling will disappear in one or two weeks, but a milder one that can last up to a year will probably be underneath.

This is the main reason why it is recommended to judge the final results of a rhinoplasty after at least one year.