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How Rhinoplasty is Performed: |
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The shape and appearance of the nose is determined by the underlying bone and cartilage framework. This sequence of drawings shows how the nose is often reshaped in rhinoplasty surgery. People may be bothered by an unwanted hump of the dorsum of the nose, excess wideness, a bulbous or excessively round quality to the nasal tip and sometimes by excessive length seen on side view. |
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In Rhinoplasty surgery, these cartilages are often sculpted and reduced. This drawing shows how excess cartilage, shown in green, is removed to reduce a dorsal hump and refine the nasal tip. With modern techniques, we can also add additional cartilage in certain areas which may need to be enhanced or restored. |
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This drawing diagrams how excess wideness in the mid and upper part of the nose can be improved by a osteotomies, which allow us to move the nasal bones in to the desired degree to try to help obtain 3-dimensional harmony to the dorsum (top,center area) of the nose. | ||
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When the nose is too long, the septum can be shortened, or the cartilage in the tip can be modified or secured to the septum to give a shorter look as shown in this drawing. This change is best seen on side view, as shown in this drawing. | ||
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A splint is usually kept in place on the nose for about a week as the structures start to heal. A night splint may be recommended for an additional week or so, along with specific exercises to help nasal bones to mend in place. | ||
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With time, the swelling goes down and the shape of the nose takes on the new form of the more sculpted cartilage. | ||
At Plastic Surgery Professionals, your goals and concerns guide our surgical plan. Each operation is customized with your goals and preferences in mind. |
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