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Nose reshaping (Rhinoplasty)

The nose is a very prominent part of the face. Disproportion in any of its parts will result in deformity of some degree. It plays a part in the senses of taste and smell. It also assists in humidifying the air that we breathe, as well as acting as a voice resonance chamber.

Rhinoplasty can improve the relation of one's nose to his or her facial features. There is usually little pain and complications are rare. In most cases, the results of this operation are good and the level of patient satisfaction is high.

Surgery on the nose may be done for functional, reconstructive or aesthetic reasons. Functional rhinoplasty is aimed at improving the physiology of the nose by modifying its malpositioned anatomical structures to relieve a nasal obstruction. Reconstructive rhinoplasty is aimed at correcting congenital or traumatic malformation of the nose. Aesthetic rhinoplasty is aimed at modifying the shape of the nose in order to make it look more pleasing. Cosmetic surgeons have the expertise to deal with all these aspects of nasal surgery.

During your consultation, your doctor will examine all elements of your face and will explain how corrections can be made. Any modification of the structure of the nose is done after taking into account the shape of your face, your age, your ethnic identity, the structure of your nasal bones and cartilage, as well as the thickness and condition of your skin. The bones and cartilage of the nose contribute to its characteristic shape. The upper half of the nose is supported by the nasal bones, while the lower part is supported by the cartilage.

The skin is a very important element of your nose. A thick skin will not drape itself well over the remodeled cartilage at the tip. The skin will take months to adapt itself to the new shape of the underlying structures.