Rhinoplasty

Types of Rhinoplasty

No two noses are the same and neither are any two Rhinoplasty procedures. What you can expect to happen during your surgery will primarily depend on the type of Rhinoplasty you choose. Most procedures can be performed in less than three hours.

Reduction Rhinoplasty

If you feel your nose is too large compared to your other facial features, you may opt for a Reduction Rhinoplasty, which makes the nose smaller. This is done by removing some of the natural bone and cartilage present in your nose, as well as reshaping the bridge and tip. The result will be an overall smaller nose that is more proportional to the rest of your face.

Augmentation Rhinoplasty

If you have a flattened nose, Augmentation Rhinoplasty is going to be the recommendation for you. In this surgery, bone and cartilage are taken from another part of your body and grafted onto the main structure of your nose in order to open up the nostrils and create greater definition. Because of its ability to add height and width to the nasal cavities, Augmentation Rhinoplasty is usually suggested for patients who seek to alleviate respiratory problems.

Septorhinoplasty

There is a small area of cartilage separating our nostrils called the septum. Septorhinoplasty is the name given to the procedure used to correct issues with this part of the nose commonly known as a deviated septum. Septorhinoplasty can be valuable in helping patients who have respiratory issues associated with the way that air passes through the nose and into the lungs.

Rhinotip

During this type of Rhinoplasty, only the nostrils and very tip of the nose are altered. This is a popular choice among patients who have an upturned or downturned (hooked) nose.

As you might expect, all Rhinoplasty procedures are performed under general anesthetic, meaning that you are asleep for the duration of the surgery. You will, therefore, need to undergo an assessment to check your suitability for general anesthetic before you can undergo your Rhinoplasty.