With rinoplasty being one of the most popular plastic surgery procedure it is moving from the kingdom of the rich and famous into the homes of regular people like you and me.

What is it? Nose reshaping surgery is the procedure commonly known as rhinoplasty or having a nose job involves surgery to restructure the nose. Rhinoplasty is among the top 5 surgeries for men and women with a 34% percent growth in its popularity in one year as stated by British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk).

Nose jobs can decrease or increase the size of the nose, modify the shape of the tip or bridge of the nose plus taper the span of the nostrils. Rhinoplasty is mainly of two types: reduction and augmentation. One of its subtypes is tip reshaping also called tip-plasty which involves reshaping the tip of the nose. Lucian Ion consultant plastic surgeon from the West London Clinic (www.westlondonclinic.co.uk) comments that tip is the most significant part of the nose and the balanced nose is one whose tip is in proportion. As reported by Alex Karidis, reduction is more popular when compared to the another kind of rhinoplasty. Huge shape nose has become a history now when people used to have bulky nose called button nose.

How is it helpful to you? Mr Kalpesh Patel ear, nose and throat surgeon points out that majority of the people choose rhinoplasty to improve the appearance of the nose to look good and help those who felt that the shape or size of their nose caused them embarrassment and social uneasiness. Rhinoplasty can also rectify a birth defect or injury as well as alleviate breathing problems. People often have rhinoplasty when they become older. Some may decide to opt for rhinoplasty to restore their nose, says Mr Ion. Getting old can often cause a drooping of the nose tip since the fat in this part has been partially absorbed and because, as the skin thins with age, the tip turns to be more prominent.

How rhinoplasty is done?

In a reduction rhinoplasty, the bone in the upper part of the nose and the gristle in the lower part is decreased to make a sleeker, narrower definition. For many patients, the closed rhinoplasty procedure gives all of the traditional nose job advantages without the threat of external scarring. Cuts in this procedure are made inside the nostril, where they will be completely invisible after healing. Open rhinoplasty involves a small cut across the columella, between the nostrils, in addition to cuts on the inside of your nose. Some surgeons prefer the open rhinoplasty since it gives them greater visibility of the nose.

Rhinoplasty cost Expect to compense between 3,000 and 4,000.

After operation care

When you wake up from surgery, you may have facial bruises and swelling thatll give you the appearance of having been in a fight. This will persist for around two weeks. Your reshaped nose will be held in place with a splint or plaster cast for about a week. Dont perform any ardous activities, pass much time in direct sunlight or bend forward for the first week for any threat of bleeding. Be aware that the tip of the nose can experience numb for 6-12 months, but sensation will finally return.

What can miscarry? There are several hazards and difficulties specific to rhinoplasty. They are: rhinitis also known as running nose, infection, reaction to anesthetic and blockage of nose due to swelling resulting in to breathing difficulties. Too much removal of cartilage can create breathing problems and affects the appearance too. Conversely, most people get wonderful results and remarks that it removes their breathing problems if any they have.

How long does it persist? In about one case out of ten, a second procedure may be required-for example, to correct a minor deformity. The corrective surgery is generally minor. Healing takes time. Some swelling, generally noticeable only to you, may continue for several months. You can expect to watch the final results of your rhinoplasty six to twelve months after your surgery.