“ Rhinoplasty is the most rewarding of all cosmetic surgery procedures as it beautifies the most prominent feature of your face ”.
Rhinoplasty is an operation to reshape your nose to enhance beauty.
Although it is a most satisfying to the patient, it is also believed to be the most complex of all cosmetic surgical procedures. The problem is , ‘ there is no one nose that fits all ‘. Each nose should be tailored to suit to the face on which it lives. Not all Plastic and Cosmetic surgeons want to delve into the territory of rhinoplasty.
Celebrity following , selfie culture and a rapid pace of life reflects in what people want to have done. We want to educate people about ‘ what to expect from a nose job ‘
There is a dictum for rhinoplasty in particular which we believe in at Esmee clinic . There should be only ‘ one best shot at it ‘. Revision nose jobs are very difficult and make people more unhappy due to extensive scar tissue from the previous surgery.Considering your skin texture, ethnicity, facial shape and bony framework , Dr. Mahadik can make a customised surgical plan tailored for your new nose that best matches to your face.There are different procedures to address different areas of the nose. Please familiarise your self by browsing further.
Surgical time | 2-4 hrs |
Hospital | General anaesthesia in a Day Surgery |
Back to work | 2 wks on average |
Medicare rebate in cost | Cosmetic nose jobs have no medicare benefits . Small rebates apply for broken noses and breathing problems. We will factor this discount into your quote. However, we choose not to waste our time on phone calls to medicare. |
Final outcome | Nasal swellings are the notorious to settle. Although variable ,it may take 9-12 mnts to settle completely. |
Cost | AUD 7- 9 K for an average complex nose job. |
Go home | you will be sent home after a few hours with someone to drive /escort you back |
Pain | strong pain relief tablets should take care of the mild to moderate pain for a week. |
Sutures | You will only have 4-5 tiny sutures at the columella that need to come out around day 6 – 7. All other sutures inside the nostrils will dissolve |
Stents | Dr Mahadik may put removable stents in your nostrils . They stay for 7-10 days to support the new framework and reduce bleeding. |
Difficult breathing | Swelling and stents may block the nostrils partially making it uncomfortable. This settles in a week and people breath through mouths like what happens when you get a congested airway after catching flu. |
Swelling | The nose , eyes and the cheeks will be swollen for the first 2 weeks. 80 % of the swelling resolves in 6 months . Rest of it comes down in 9-12 months. |
Final outcome | Healing times are very prolonged in nose jobs as it involves the cartilage .You can expect the final outcome in 12 months or more. |
General risks – Like for any surgery the risks are , infection bleeding , blood clots in the legs and chest infections
Specific risks include –
Rhinoplasty is recommended after 18 years of age after the nose has finished its growth.
Most incisions are inside the nostril and not visible. There are only 1 or 2 visible scars each about mm. You will always have one on the columella and may have one on the either side of root of the nose Scars become red and raised for upto 3 months . Then they start to fade and become almost inconspicuous after a year .
You need your nose protected with a splint for 2 weeks.. Desk work can be started after 10 days. Your face might still look a bit swollen till a 2-3 week mark.
Walks and short jogs can start in 2 wks time . Gentle aerobics is OK after 4 weeks and strenuous gym exercises can be started after 6-8 weeks
The cartilage framework takes a good amount of time to heal well. No contact sports can be started for uoto 3 months after surgery.
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