Besides functioning for smell and breathing, the nose has an important function for the appearance of your face. A nose that is proportional to the shape of your face will make your appearance more beautiful overall. With a proportional nose shape, a person tends to be more confident with his appearance.
However, the shape of everyone's nose is not always proportional due to various reasons, for example due to genetic factors or due to injuries and accidents. If you feel that the shape of your nose is disproportionate or not to your liking, don't worry, there is a safe procedure called rhinoplasty that can make your nose shape better. Rhinoplasty itself is a type of plastic surgery that aims to improve the shape of the nose. By modifying the cartilage bones, rhinoplasty can improve not only the shape of the nose, but also the harmony of the face.
The reasons for doing rhinoplasty are divided into two, namely aesthetic reasons and health reasons. For aesthetic reasons, rhinoplasty can be performed when the size of the nose is disproportionate to the size of the face, so nose reduction is needed to reduce the size of the nose or nose augmentation to enlarge or sharpen the nose. This rhinoplasty can be done to change the angle that is not quite right between the nose and the upper lip and the shape that is not good at the base or tip of the nose. Meanwhile, for health reasons, rhinoplasty can be done to correct breathing problems due to deformities of the nose due to birth defects or injuries.
Before you undergo a rhinoplasty procedure it is very important to discuss your goals for having a rhinoplasty with your surgeon, whether it is for health or aesthetic reasons. At the discussion stage, the doctor will explain in detail the various benefits and effects that might occur after performing a nose surgery.
Stage Before Action Rhinoplasty
Several things that must be done before carrying out a rhinoplasty procedure are to carry out a medical history examination to find out the history of previous illnesses, surgical procedures that have been undertaken, and the types of drugs consumed. Physical examination is very important to do to determine what changes need to be made. This physical examination will be carried out on the structure of the nose, such as the thickness of the skin, the condition of the inside and outside of the nose, and the strength of the cartilage at the base or apex of the nose. In addition to physical examination, laboratory tests are also needed to check the patient's health. The next thing to do is take a photo of the patient's nose to show an estimate or picture of the results of the nose after surgery.
In order for the rhinoplasty to go well, the patient should avoid taking painkillers containing ibuprofen or aspirin for two weeks before and after surgery. If you smoke, it is best to stop it for 2-3 weeks before and after a rhinoplasty , as smoking can slow down the healing process. If you don't smoke at all, the effect will be even better for postoperative recovery.
Recovery After Rhinoplasty
Recovery after rhinoplasty is relatively fast, patients only need to undergo treatment in the hospital for 1-2 days. The stitches will usually be removed after seven days since the operation was carried out, unless the patient gets absorbable stitches . Then, the nose support is usually removed after 1-2 weeks. The length of postoperative care is closely related to the patient's condition and the level of complexity of the operation.
Recovery after rhinoplasty is not only done in the hospital, there are several things that patients need to do to reduce bleeding and swelling, such as sleeping with the head higher than the chest to minimize pressure on the operated area. In addition, avoid wearing clothes that must be worn over the head so that they do not come into direct contact with the nose.
Patients should also limit consumption of foods that contain lots of sodium so that the swelling can improve more quickly. If you are ripe for nose surgery, immediately prepare and consult with the surgeon at EMC Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Center to get the best plastic surgery facilities and technology. #LiveExcellently