Rhinoplasty is a surgery that modifies the shape of the nose, and is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in plastic surgery.

It consists, essentially, to modify the nasal cartilage and bone structures for a new way to improve facial harmony. When, in addition to correcting the deviated septum to improve breathing function is called rhinoseptoplasty.

Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of the nose, change the shape of the tip or the back, narrowing the nostrils or change the angle between the nose and upper lip.

It also corrects congenital problems, trauma and respiratory problems. Rhinoplasty surgery is always done within a clinic or hospital. Normally, it stays in the clinic the night after surgery, giving the hospital the next day.

During surgery, your surgeon separates the skin of the nose from its holder, made of bone and cartilage, cuts and shapes nasal bone and cartilage for the nasal sculpted to the desired shape. This procedure can be performed from within the nose, making small incisions inside the nostrils, closed rhinoplasty, also depending on the case to be treated can be performed an open rhinoplasty, especially for more complex cases, in the that makes a small incision in the columella.

Sometimes, to help shape and support to the nasal pyramid is often used as grafts different person’s own tissues as cartilage or bone or, more rarely, synthetic materials.

It is usually performed under general anesthesia or, in selected cases, with local anesthesia and sedation and usually lasts between one and two hours, even in complex cases may take longer.

Finally, nasal packing is placed, to prevent bleeding and stabilize the septum, which is usually removed the next day, unless there has been a case in which rhinoseptoplasty leave two or three days. Also applied to the nose splint thermosensitive material, which is kept for a week and can moldar as the inflammatory process is resolved.

The ultimate goal of rhinoplasty and the Rhinoseptoplasty is that the “new” nose does not draw attention, and is fully integrated into the overall context of the face producing a harmonious and pleasant, without detection that has been commited.

Incisions are made inside or at the base of the nose, allowing reshape the cartilage and bone of the nose.

Ideal candidates for rhinoplasty are those seeking improvement, not absolute perfection, in your appearance. If you have a good general health, have a psychological stability, and are realistic in your expectations, you’re a good candidate.

Rhinoplasty improve your appearance and self confidence, but it will not get us to resemble someone else or treat us differently. Before deciding whether to perform a rhinoplasty think what you want to achieve and discuss it with your plastic surgeon

In our Cànons Clinics centers specializing in Cosmetic Medicine and Surgery offer the possibility to show through an innovative program E-Stetix 3D three-dimensional simulation of the Rhinoplasty or Rhinoseptoplasty to analyze a personalized every aspect you want to improve your nose only making you previous photographs.

You can clearly see several simulations according to the medical judgment of your surgeon and your personal needs. You will look with different simulations where you can get an idea about how long you’ll be after surgery because in a Rhinoplasty or Rhinoseptoplasty many factors. It is only approximate.

After surgery, and especially during the first 24 hours, you will face swollen, bruised, upset over the nose and headache surely, that will transfer with analgesia and anti-inflammatory ruled.

You should remain lying / a with your head elevated for the first day, except to go to the bathroom. You’ll notice that the swelling and bruising around the eyes increase to reach a maximum within 2 to 3 days. Local cold applying yourself will decrease swelling and you’ll feel better.

It is normal for the first day be a slight nosebleed. You should not blow your nose hard for a week or so, until the tissues heal. If you have nose plugs, these will be removed in 1 or 2 days, after which you’ll find much better. After a week, or at most two, you remove the splint, and leather items, if you have.

The bruising and swelling will disappear in about two weeks, minimum swelling, almost only noticeable by your surgeon, will last a few months.

Most people who undergo rhinoplasty are well in two days, being able to resume their daily activities within a week or so.

However, your plastic surgeon will give you specific instructions, some recommendations will avoid strenuous activities such as jogging, swimming, gymnastics … for 2 or 3 weeks, avoid hitting nose and sunbathe for 8 weeks, and wash your face, apply makeup carefully. You can put yourself back lenses as soon as you like, but if you wear glasses you should take certain precautions.

It will be important to note that our appearance will improve day by day. In one or two weeks, it will appear that you’ve undergone a rhinoplasty. The improvement is progressive and gradual, but may be maintained a minimum swelling, especially at the tip, for several months. Your plastic surgeon you’ll be seeing in the months after surgery to see the evolution.

You can not make a judgment about the outcome of a rhinoplasty until the lapse of several months, even a year or so. This is the time required to stabilize tissues and scars for their maturation process.

If you are considering rhinoplasty or submit to rhinoseptoplasty, get the necessary information about the surgery, when indicated, how it’s performed and what results you can expect. However, it is impossible for all your questions remain unanswered, since largely depend on personal factors and preferences of your plastic surgeon. If you do not understand something, ask your plastic surgeon.

When you decide doing surgery the doctor will give you instructions on how to prepare for surgery, including guidelines to keep on shooting or suppressing medications, vitamins, iron supplements, food, liquid and snuff.

Make sure also that a family member or companion can take you home when you are to be discharged and, if necessary, can help a few days.

In order to limit the risk of bleeding and bruising have to avoid taking in the 7 days before the procedure antiplatelet drugs such as aspirin, dipyridamole, ticlopidine… as well as in the 3 days prior to taking NSAIDs like Ibuprofen antiplatelet effect, Diclofenac, indomethacin, piroxicam, naproxen…