Rhinoplasty Surgery
Rhinoplasty surgery is an out patient procedure performed under a general anesthetic and generally takes two hours to perform. The surgery can be performed using a closed procedure, where incisions are hidden inside the nose, or an open procedure, where the incision is made across the columella, the narrow strip of tissue between the nostrils. These incisions allow for the soft tissues to be gently raised, allowing access to reshape the nose.
Surgery of the nose can reduce or add nasal structures. Often, cartilage from other parts of the body, such as the septum or ear, are used to augment the nose.
If the problem of the nose is a deviated septum, this is straightened and the inside of the nose is reduced to improve breathing. A deviated septum is one of the most common causes of breathing impairment and with careful evaluation airflow and breathing can be improved.
Once the structure of the nose is shaped to its new form, the skin and tissue are redrapped and incisions are closed. Other incisions may be placed in the creases of the nostrils to change their size.