Nose reshaping cosmetic surgery, also commonly known as Rhinoplasty in technical terms, is usually performed for the prime purpose of improving rather than perfecting the general outlook and appearance of your overall facial features. Since your nose is a central part of your face, it distinctly plays a vital role in this aspect.

Cosmetic Nose Reshaping Surgical Procedure

Cosmetic nose reshaping surgery can usually be performed under the influence of general anesthesia, which practically means that you will be put to sound sleep during your operation.

Specifically depending on whatever changes you have discussed in advance, and consequently agreed to have performed by your cosmetic nose reshaping surgeon, he may perform either some or even all of the following steps during your nose reshaping surgical procedure:

  • Your surgeon will modify the overall profile by reducing actual height of your nasal bridge. He will do this by shaving your septum and upper cartilages
  • To decrease your nose length, the terminal portion of your septum will first be resected, so that your upper cartilage can be corrected by the nose reshaping surgeon
  • Your surgeon will cut a portion of your alar cartilage to reduce roundedness of the nose
  • at times, in order to make your nose shorter, he may also need to trim your septum
  • For narrower nostrils, he will remove a wedge through skin incision. Upon healing, resultant scars will hardly be obvious
  • Through a technique known as infracture, after cutting your nasal bone, he will gently push your bones together, for the purpose of narrowing your nose bridge
  • In certain cases, he may use cartilage grafts, taken from your ribs, ear or septum, to build up or out, or correct your nose by accentuating the nasal tip or bridge line

Following your surgical procedure, your cosmetic nose reshaping surgeon will apply a splint to maintain and support the shape of your new nose. He will remove this splint after a week or two.

Recovery Period for Nose Reshaping Surgery

Though your actual procedure will take one or two hours, you may be required to stay overnight. You should normally be up and about in a couple of days, but will not be advised to resume work for more than two weeks.

Who is Nose Reshaping Surgery Really Best For

The most suitable candidates for cosmetic nose reshaping surgery are those who generally enjoy good health, and are psychologically stable. Above all, to avoid disappointment, they must also be realistic in their reasonable expectations regarding future results of their surgical outcome.

What are the Possible Side Effects of Nose Reshaping Surgery

In the twenty-four hours following your procedure, you will notice facial puffiness and aching in and around your nose. Prescribed medication should help to control this state and any pain that you may experience. Bruising and swelling, especially around your eyes, will persist for two or three weeks. A small amount of bleeding can occur earlier on, but your surgeon will advice against blowing your nose during the first week, to allow proper healing.

Cosmetic Nose Reshaping Procedure Prices

Generally, primary cosmetic nose reshaping procedure can cost anywhere between $3,000 and $8,000, and revision costs would be between $10,000 and $15,000.