Rhinoplasty

Fretting over the appearance of your nose? Do you think it looks too big and you need adjustments? 
Well, Ask_Life_Clinic is here to fix that ! We use the best rhinoplasty techniques to give you your desired nose aesthetics. On top that that our post-operative department will keep an eye on your recovery, and stay in constant contact to make sure you are healing comfortably,  
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What is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping surgery, improves the shape, size, and symmetry of a person’s nose, bringing it into better proportion with the rest of the face. When performed by a skilled, qualified cosmetic surgeon, rhinoplasty can be a rewarding and life-enhancing procedure - patients often notice that their overall appearance has improved, as the nose they see now looks natural, like the nose they have always thought they should have.

What changes can I make to my nose?

The goals of nose reshaping are as individual as the patients who choose to have rhinoplasty. By reshaping the nasal structures, including bone, cartilage, and skin, a cosmetic surgeon can help achieve one or more of the following:

• Straighten a crooked nose
• Smooth a prominent bump in the bridge of the nose
• Reduce the length of an over-protruding nasal tip
• Refine the size of a bulbous nasal tip
• Narrow a nose that is too wide for the face
• Reduce the size of a nose that is too large
• Restore symmetry to the nose following injury
• Correct breathing problems by opening up blocked nasal passages

Am I a Good Candidate for Rhinoplasty?

Men and women of all ages benefit from rhinoplasty. Nose reshaping is one of the more popular cosmetic surgery procedures for teenage patients too, although cosmetic surgeons take special care when evaluating whether or not a younger patient is ready for rhinoplasty. Physically, the nose must be fully developed—typically by around age 14 for girls and 16 for boys. Younger patients also need to demonstrate emotional maturity and understanding about the cosmetic surgery process.

Types of Rhinoplasty

Nose surgery is highly individualized, and the exact techniques a cosmetic surgeon will use during a procedure will look a little different each time, depending on a patient’s anatomy and desired changes. In general, however, a cosmetic surgeon’s techniques will fall under one of the following procedural approaches.

Open Rhinoplasty

For an “open” rhinoplasty, a small incision is made under the nasal tip, between the nostrils. This approach allows the cosmetic surgeon more complete access to the nasal structures, where he or she can then sculpt the nose into the desired shape. Because of this increased access, cosmetic surgeons will typically use the open rhinoplasty approach for patients requiring more extensive reshaping. The resulting scars are well-hidden in the natural contours of the nose so they are as inconspicuous as possible.

Closed Rhinoplasty

For a “closed” rhinoplasty, incisions are made inside the nostril. This approach is most commonly used for patients who need more minor adjustments to the nasal structures to achieve their desired improvements. The advantage of closed rhinoplasty is that there is no visible scarring after surgery; however, this approach may not be suitable for more extensive rhinoplasty procedures.

Tiplasty

A “tiplasty” refers to the area of reshaping, rather than the incision techniques. As you might have guessed, tiplasty involves reshaping the nasal tip only, without affecting the other nasal structures. Cosmetic surgeons may use the open or closed approach for tiplasty.

Rhinoplasty Benefits

Rhinoplasty can not only enhance the look and function of the nose, it can also improve confidence and eliminate years of self-consciousness caused by your nasal appearance. Rhinoplasty can:

• Increase or decrease the size of the nose
• Give the nostrils a new shape
• Reduce the nasal tip
• Reduce the bridge
• Enhance the balance and harmony between other facial features
• Have a positive effect on your overall facial aesthetic
• Correct problems associated with a deviated septum
• Improve breathing