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Rhinoplasty – A great Revolution in the Field of Cosmetic Surgery

July 24, 2010 by  
Filed under General Health


Rhinoplasty is the procedure to improve the functioning and shape of nose. It is a medical terminology used for nose jobs to perform plastic surgery commonly in United States these days.

The surgery is most common among the women under the age group of 18, and the procedure is becoming more popular day by day. Estimates, measures that the surgery performed every year is around 35,000 and are very successful. The treatment includes correction of wide variety of imperfection of nose in different way.

Like other forms of treatment in plastic surgery, rhinoplasty is also performed in doctor’s office on outpatient method. Depending on the surgeon and patient decision, a local anesthetic may used for surgery.  If feasible, the patient should opt for local anesthetic, as it is better then general anesthetic.

Doctor makes a string of incision on the nose and pulls skin from the cartilage and bone’s beneath. And then the surgeon gives the desired shape to the cartilage and bones of nose.

Rhinoplasty is actually the safe and common procedure under the form of plastic surgery. The surgery is challenging as, approx 10% patients have to give a second touch to their first procedure. So, it is advised to spend some time under the observation of the surgeon for their technical expertise. After the surgery, the recovery process begins to execute.  The recovery time period varies from individual to individual and also it may last for two weeks at an average. In first week of recovery the patient is provided with splint to hold the nose to heal around the new shape. And later on they recover at fast pace in their own surroundings.

One has to avoid some eating habits like chewing the chew gum as it may distort the surgery shape and even solid foods are avoided during this period. After two weeks the person can resume with their normal daily routine. This surgery is wistful for both types of people, one who want some type of cosmetic treatment and the other, one who have breathing problems. The surgery will be a great success if the patient talks about their problem honestly to surgeon.

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