Rhinoplasty (nose job)
SKIN EXPERTS UNITED KINGDOM
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure aimed at altering the shape or structure of the nose for cosmetic or functional purposes.
Treatment cost starting from £5,500.
What is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty, often referred to as a “nose job,” is a surgical procedure that can reshape, resize, or modify the appearance and function of the nose. It can be performed for cosmetic reasons to enhance the nose’s aesthetic appearance or for functional reasons to address issues like breathing difficulties.
Whether you were born with a nose you aren’t happy with, you’ve had a nose injury, or you suffer from breathing problems, rhinoplasty aims to help you to achieve a pleasing and natural-looking nose that is in harmony with your face and improves its function if needed.
PROCEDURE
Rhinoplasty
PROCEDURE TIME
2-3hrs
FULL RESULTS
1 year
BACK TO WORK
2 weeks job dependant
POST CARE
Splint for 2 weeks
RECOVERY
6 weeks
ANAESTHETIC
General
DURATION OF RESULTS
Permanent/ Life Long
Suitable Candidates
Suitable candidates for rhinoplasty typically include individuals who:
- Are in good overall health.
- Have realistic expectations about the outcome.
- Are bothered by the appearance of their nose or experience breathing problems due to nasal structure.
- Have completed facial growth (usually around late teens for younger individuals).
Benefits of rhinoplasty include
- Reducing the size or length of your nose
- Removing or reducing a bump or hump on the bridge of the nose
- Straightening a crooked nose
- Adjusting nostril size and shape
- Amending the asymmetry of your nose
- Reshaping the tip of the nose
- Having a positive effect on your overall facial aesthetic
- Improving or alleviating breathing difficulties
- Sleeping better by alleviating sleep apnoea symptoms
- Increasing self-confidence and eliminating self-consciousness
- Overall happiness with the way you feel about your facial looks
Recovery
You may experience bruising, swelling or numbness
Icing the nasal area will help ease swelling and bruising
You will need to be off work and stay way from groups of people for at least 2 weeks to avoid catching a cold
Strenuous activity should be avoided for 4 – 6 weeks
You will need to rest in an upright position and avoid bending down for the first few days post surgery
The splint will be removed after 7 – 10 days
Although you will see immediate improvement following your rhinoplasty, your appearance will continue to improve over the next 6 – 12 months
