It is difficult to find a woman who is completely satisfied with the way she looks. Sometimes this problem worries men too. For the most part, there is no reason for such dissatisfaction, but it happens that a very small correction, performed by a plastic surgeon, can dramatically improve the appearance. We are talking about a rhinoplasty of the nose tip - the operation that is most requested.
Shape and appearance of the tip
Even a slight deviation from the classic shape can lead to disharmony in the facial features. In such cases, plastic surgery of the tip of the nose is most often resorted to:
- to reduce the large round tip;
- to narrow it down;
- for lifting when it overhangs;
- the opposite option also takes place - correction of the pronounced snub nose;
- to remove asymmetry;
- when it is necessary to get rid of the sagging of the columella - this is the name of the skin septum that separates the nasal passages;
- to investigate the effects of trauma or a failed nose job.
The forked end of the nose looks ugly - in this case, the impact on the tip with the help of surgery is necessary and justified. The rhinoplasty of a split nose will help to correct this deficiency.
Features of nasal tip rhinoplasty
Despite the small area this part of the human body occupies, surgical correction of the tip of the nose is quite difficult. This is due to its complex structure and the fact that anatomical abnormalities in the structure of the tip are most often associated with problems throughout the nasal system. Modern tip rhinoplasty resembles the work of a sculptor: the surgeon builds what the patient wants and achieves perfection. This requires precision jewelry and an excellent knowledge of anatomy.
To understand the complexity of the operation being performed, here is an interesting fact.
The cartilaginous part of the outer part of the nose, which has a very small area, is made up of two types of paired cartilage, with individual structural features adding two or three small cartilages as well as sesame cartilage. In some people they can partially grow together, and the vascular system always has an individual structure.
Computer modeling has become of great help to plastic surgeons. It enables the possible appearance of the tip of the nose in 3D projections on a computer, taking into account all the wishes of the patient. This allows the doctor to plan the main stages of the operation in advance to change the shape of the tip of the nose.
Types of correction
To change the shape of the end of the nose, an operative or non-surgical method is used. Which one to choose depends on the error you are trying to fix. Some of them are perfectly corrected without surgery. Enable minimally invasive procedures:
- reduce the tip of the nose;
- lifts it up slightly;
- is flattened when dividing.
They can be performed under local anesthesia.
Correction of the tip of the nose without surgery
Nonsurgical rhinoplasty is done in a number of ways.
- Rhinoplasty with special threads.They are injected into the skin and used to fix or tighten until the desired contour is achieved. For this operation, it is sufficient to make several punctures under local anesthesia. They are invisible after a few days.
- Correction with hormone injections.If there are no contraindications, you can partially dissolve soft tissues with special preparations. This procedure is particularly recommended for patients who want to correct the broad tip of the olfactory organ. Hormone injections are given for two or three weeks. The attending physician must be highly qualified, as an incorrectly calculated dosage can have the opposite effect. The effects of hormonal rhinoplasty are long-term.
- Use of fillers.This method is currently the most popular. All injections take no more than an hour. The patient's condition is restored within a day. The effect of the procedure lasts six months. Fillers are biodegradable - based on hyaluronic acid and collagen, they dissolve pretty quickly. The effect of such a procedure is not too long, but it is accompanied by a rejuvenating, tightening and lifting effect that is beneficial for the skin. There are substances with a longer effect, such a filler slowly dissolves.
- The correction with biodegradable drugsis done with synthetic polymer gels. The effect is more lasting, but this procedure is not recommended for everyone. In addition, there is a risk of developing tissue fibrosis.
- A nose correction with the body's natural fat cellshas a long-lasting effect. In more than 70% of the cases, no further correction is necessary.
The main disadvantages of the method: serious defects cannot be corrected in this way, new plastics are required, since the result of a non-surgical correction lasts only a few years.
Operating correction
This intervention can be open or closed.
- In the first case, pterygoid cartilage is exposed in the area of its bridge and excess tissue is removed to form a new shape of the nose in the tip area.
- In the second case, a gentle incision is made in the inside of the mucous membrane.
Both methods have their supporters among specialists.
The vessels in different people have different positions in the nose. It is this variability that creates particular difficulties in closed surgery. According to statistics, most complications after any type of rhinoplasty are associated with vascular damage and tissue ischemia.
Septoplasty, an operation to correct the nasal septum, is also an operative measure. However, the configuration, including the tip, also changes.
How do I prepare for the operation and who shouldn't have it?
Proper preparation for the rhinoplasty is one of the most important success factors.
Preparation
Even the use of minimally invasive methods requires the consultation of an ENT doctor, a beautician, an endocrinologist and a therapist. We need to donate blood for tests: General and Biochemistry: If there is no hepatitis or HIV infection, check the prothrombin index. Urinalysis, fluorography, EKG, CT and X-ray images of the sinuses cannot be done without.
Plastic surgeons advise:
- stop smoking and drinking alcohol at least one week before the operation;
- do not sunbathe, the restriction also applies to visiting the solarium;
- Do not drink anticoagulants to avoid bleeding during the procedure.
- do not eat 3-4 hours in advance;
- Adjust the timing to the menstrual cycle. It is recommended that you schedule your nose job for a period of 5 to 15 days.
For whom is a nose job not indicated?
There are also categorical contraindications for this procedure:
- Age under 15 years;
- pregnancy, lactation;
- any infection, especially in the nose;
- oncological diseases;
- Diabetes mellitus in the decompensation stage;
- poor blood clotting;
- herpes.
Rehabilitation
The duration depends on the rhinoplasty method.
Rehabilitation with minimally invasive surgery
The rehabilitation period with him is short - 1-2 days pass and a return to the normal rhythm of life is possible. Only occasionally may bruising or limited swelling of the tip of the nose occur after a nose job.
After the operation
The restoration then takes longer. There are further restrictions here. During the first week, bed rest is preferred and sleep is only allowed on your back. A protective butterfly bandage is applied to the patient.
In the second week of recovery, swelling and bruising are still noticeable. The recovery time after the operation is up to 3 months. Puffiness and swelling after rhinoplasty of the tip of the nose gradually go away. If something goes wrong there is a reason to see a doctor again. For some time, the new nose is vulnerable, it must be protected from accidental injury.
Operating costs
Good work cannot be cheap. Therefore, the rhinoplasty by highly qualified specialists costs a round sum. The cost of the procedure depends on the reputation of the clinic, the professionalism of the surgeon, and other factors.