Rhinoplasty – Nose Reshaping Surgery

A Rhinoplasty or Nose Reshaping Surgery is a Surgery procedure to reshape or reconstruct the nose. Rhinoplasty can enhance the appearance of the nose by adjusting the size, shape, length or other proportions of the nose. Nose Surgery may also be an option to adjust the nose tip or nostril area (nose tip Rhinoplasty or Tipoplasty).

Corrective Rhinoplasty or Septo-Rhinoplasty can help restore functionality to the nasal area or reduce breathing problems related to nose injuries or nasal deformities, such as repairing a deviated septum.

A Rhinoplasty involves a number of procedures that reshape your nose while avoiding impinging on nasal functionality.

• Facial Harmony
• Balanced Features
• Better Breathing and Sleep
• Confidence

• Rhinoplasty Surgery may be a good solution for achieving a more symmetrical, proportionate or facially balanced appearance.
• Rhinoplasty Surgery appeals to most individuals who are unhappy with the size, shape or overall appearance of their nose. If you are extremely self-conscious about the appearance of your nose or your side profile, you may want to explore your surgical options.
• You may require Corrective Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty or Septo-Rhinoplasty techniques if you suffer from breathing problems, a deviated nasal septum, a collapsed nasal bridge or some forms of sleep apnea (snoring).
• To be considered a suitable candidate for Nose Surgery, you must have realistic expectations about what Rhinoplasty surgery can, and cannot, achieve. Whilst nose surgery may improve the appearance of your nose when performed by a highly-skilled Surgeon, surgery is unlikely to be life-changing. Revision requests are not uncommon.

Medications and General Anaesthesia  – These are administered for your comfort during your rhinoplasty procedure.

An Open Rhinoplasty will require a small incision across the central part of the base of the nose (columella). This type of incision allows the entire skin over the nasal cartilage to be lifted up. This allows your Plastic Surgeon to access the underlying cartilage and nasal bones, which can then be surgically adjusted or reshaped.

A Closed Rhinoplasty requires small incisions within the nostrils, therefore resulting in no visible scarring. The Surgeon then completes the procedure through a small hole made inside the nose. Because the nasal skin is not elevated or lifted, this typically means your Surgeon will have less ability to make precise changes. Hence, this type of nose surgery may not suit most patients.

Incisions – After the incisions are created, your Surgeon strategically reshapes the inner bones of your nose, reducing or rearranging nasal cartilage as required to provide you with a more aesthetically pleasing nose appearance OR improved function.

Adjustments – After your Plastic Surgeon adjusts the nose shape, size, tip, width or other aspects of your nasal structures, sutures are then used to close your incisions.

Your Recovery and Healing period begins after Surgery. Please be aware that you must be extremely patient as you recover from nose surgery. You are unlikely to see your surgery results for several months, due to the extended healing periods that are involved with facial surgery. It helps to know what to expect.

The length of your recovery period after nose surgery will depend on your anatomy, general health and the specifics of your procedure.

Recovery processes and healing time frames can also vary significantly from person to person. Your lifestyle and choices after surgery can impact your healing and results.

Be sure you get adequate rest, good nutrition and don’t smoke. The general rule, however, is that you should allow at least 4-6 weeks for initial recovery following your surgery.

Scars can take time to fully mature, sometimes up to a year or more. Swelling may take an extended period of time to fully settle. You will need to work with your Surgeon to allow for adequate and proper healing time.

You need to be willing to follow the specific instructions given to you by Dr Kleid or  Dr Sackelariou, and attend all post-operative consultations.

Be sure you wear the surgery tapes and splint as instructed and take advantage of the recommended recovery products to assist you during your healing and recovery.

We are an Australia wide Specialist Plastic Surgeons Group, with the appropriate qualifications and members of recognised associations. Look for members of FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS or ISAPS as some of the Qualifications of your Plastic Surgeon. Our Surgeons operate in an accredited hospital, not in the back-room of a clinic. Proven experience and examples from real patients or recommendations from your friends, family or GP are available.

With a wealth of experience and training, Dr Stephen Kleid, MB BS FRACS Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon and Dr Richard Sackelariou FRACS (Plas) are dedicated to best-practice patient care and education, customising nose reshaping surgery for each and every patient to best meet their needs and desired surgical outcomes.

Our Surgeon’s focus on natural-looking Rhinoplasty surgery for women and men. Nose reshaping, septoplasty and open and closed Rhinoplasty techniques are performed Melbourne and Sydney. Call us to make an appointment.