TL;DR:
- Rhinoplasty addresses aesthetic imperfections (hump, crookedness, size, or width) and improves confidence by harmonizing facial features.
- Surgical options include reshaping nasal tip/nostrils, hump removal, septum correction, nose reduction, or total reconstruction.
- Final results of surgery are visible after several months.
- Deviated nasal septum (affecting up to 80% of the population) can cause breathing issues, snoring, sleep apnea, sinusitis, nosebleeds, and voice changes. Surgery offers permanent relief in 3-4 weeks post-recovery.
- Non-surgical options like hyaluronic acid smooth minor imperfections with no downtime or pain.
- Techniques include:
- Preservation Rhinoplasty: Rebuilding cartilage for natural results.
- Piezosurgery: Ultrasound for precise reshaping with minimal swelling/recovery.
- Open vs. closed approaches depend on complexity and invasiveness.
- Consult a specialist to choose the best technique.
The nose is located in the center of the face, so its appearance very much affects the features. Not everyone is satisfied with the appearance of their nose: it happens to be too big, crooked, hunchbacked, or too wide. So you can easily find at least 3 arguments for performing a nose correction.
No more complexes
The appearance of the nose is one of the most common causes of complexes. Its shape to the greatest extent simply depends on genes and is formed during puberty. It happens that a prominent nose inherited from ancestors does not match the rest of the face and disturbs its harmony. Many aesthetic imperfections can be masked with the right makeup, but unfortunately, even skillful contouring will not completely hide the natural shape of the nose. It is located in the central part of the face, so it strongly attracts attention, strikes the eyes of interlocutors, and is largely responsible for the first impression of our appearance. Some people, over time, begin to accept a prominent or crooked nose, and even consider it an asset and a characteristic. However, not everyone has this attitude, and an ill-fitting nose can become the biggest complex and take away confidence in interpersonal relations. Nose correction allows you to feel better in your own body. Virtually any imperfection in the structure of the nose can be repaired surgically: the plastic surgeon chooses the right method. There are quite a few possibilities:
- Lowering or raising the tip of the nose,
- Correction of the shape of massive or too wide nostrils,
- Reconstruction of the nose (for example, after a serious injury),
- Removal of a hump,
- Correction of the nasal septum,
- Reduction or shortening of the nose,
- Total correction of the nose.
There is no need to worry if the shape of the nose does not quite meet expectations after the dressing is removed – the final result is visible after several months.
Solution of breathing problems
There is a reason why nose surgery is one of the most frequently performed plastic surgery procedures. Sometimes it is not for aesthetic reasons, but simply for health reasons, as a crooked nasal septum can cause breathing problems, snoring, sleep apnea, chronic sinusitis, nosebleeds, impaired sense of smell, or speaking through the nose. Such ailments will not go away on their own, and the use of medications such as sinus decongestants is only a temporary measure, as it does not solve the problem at the source.
It is estimated that up to 80% of the population has a crooked nasal septum to some degree. This can be a congenital defect, appear in a child during birth, or result from trauma during sports or an accident. With surgery, a crooked septum can be "fixed" no matter what it was caused by. Such a correction affects the cartilaginous tissue inside the nose, so scars are not visible. Full recovery lasts from 3 to 4 weeks – after this time you will forget about health problems and discomfort associated with a crooked nasal septum, as the procedure produces permanent results.
Several methods of surgery to choose from
Techniques for performing popular procedures, such as eyelid correction or just nasal plastic surgery, continue to become less and less invasive. A good plastic surgeon always starts by choosing the right method of surgery that will produce the desired results, while also involving the shortest and least annoying recovery. If you are afraid of surgery and are looking for the smoothest possible way to improve the appearance of your nose, you can choose to correct its shape using hyaluronic acid. The uses of this substance include not only lip augmentation, it also allows you to even out a crooked or humped nose. The advantage of such a procedure is, first of all, the lack of convalescence, and besides – thin needles are used to perform it, so it is practically painless, but anesthetic cream can be used if necessary. Not everyone needs a correction of the bony part; often to improve the appearance of the nose, it is enough to operate on the godet part. Among the techniques used here is preservation rhinoplasty – the cartilaginous tissue is simply rebuilt to improve the shape of the nose. A modern method is also known as piezosurgery, or nose correction using ultrasound. This allows precise cutting of the bony and cartilaginous parts without damaging the surrounding tissues. For the patient, this means shorter recovery and less risk of bleeding and swelling.
Probably everyone who is interested in nose surgery has heard about open and closed techniques. Open surgery involves cutting along the post of the nose, which gives the surgeon better access to the tissues. With the closed method, the operation is performed through the nose holes. The use of the PIEZO technique allows us to combine the possibilities offered by open surgery with less invasiveness and avoiding bone breakage.
The appearance of the nose can not only cause complexes but also health problems. So it's worth scheduling a consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss the proper technique and possible results.
Conclusion
Nose surgery can address both appearance and health concerns effectively. Whether improving aesthetics or solving breathing problems, modern techniques offer precise, tailored solutions with minimal recovery times. From reshaping the cartilage to correcting septum issues, the possibilities are vast. If your nose impacts your confidence or health, consulting a plastic surgeon could offer life-changing benefits.
