Rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure which is done to improve the function or appearance of an individual’s nose. Rhinoplasty is commonly referred to as a “nose job” and can be performed to meet aesthetic goals or for reconstructive purposes.
So where did rhinoplasty first begin? It was a procedure that was first developed by the Indian physician Sushruta, often regarded as the “father of plastic surgery” (circa 500 BC). Sashruta used rhinoplasty to reconstruct noses which were amputated as punishment for crimes.
When a rhinoplasty is performed, the dorsal bone is reducted and there is re-setting and refinement of nasal tip cartilage. A nose job procedure can be performed with a local anesthetic or under general anesthesia. Incisions are made on the inside of the nostrils and occasionally a tiny incision is also made on the bit of skin separating the nostrils. First, the surgeon separates the soft tissues of the nose from the underlying structures, then proceeds to reshape the cartilage and bone.
Rhinoplasty procedures aren’t regarded as being painful procedures, and most people stay home for a week to recover. If external sutures are present, they’re removed approximately 4 to 5 days post surgery and the external cast is removed after a week. Any brusing usually improves after week two and swelling goes down after a few months. One can expect some settling and shifting of the nose for the first year.
Although there are some risks associated with having a rhinoplasty done, it is a procedure that is typically viewed as safe.
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