Key Facts And Myths About Rhinoplasty Surgery

Rhinoplasty, or nose job surgery, is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures at Centre for Surgery in London. Many patients choose not to share details about a rhinoplasty procedure they have had with others, and it is often something very private for patients who have undergone the procedure. This is entirely understandable, though in many cases several myths have developed around the procedure, along with a lack of understanding of the risks, the rhinoplasty recovery process, and what one should expect from the surgery. As with all cosmetic surgery procedures, we always recommend that patients conduct detailed research before deciding to undergo rhinoplasty, and we hope the information below will help prospective rhinoplasty patients make an informed decision about having a nose job.

Key facts about rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty surgery results in scars

Any surgery involves a scar if an incision is made in the skin, and rhinoplasty is no different. The visibility of the scarring is determined by the type of rhinoplasty undertaken, as the position of the incision is different in each case.

Open rhinoplasty is the most commonly performed type of rhinoplasty and involves incisions made on the columella, which may be visible during the first few weeks of healing.
Closed rhinoplasty involves all incisions being located inside the nostrils, so they should not be visible to the naked eye.

RELATED: Types of Rhinoplasty

Our rhinoplasty surgeons are experienced in positioning all incisions within the natural folds and curves of the nose and nostril area to ensure that any resulting scars are as invisible as possible. Centre for Surgery is also an expert centre in scar management with a full range of non-surgical and surgical techniques to optimise the appearance of scars.

Rhinoplasty can result in a significant amount of bruising and swelling

Rhinoplasty surgery is highly intricate, and our surgeons take great care to use only the gentlest surgical techniques to minimise bruising and swelling after a Rhinoplasty. Having said that, it is not uncommon for bruising to appear under the eyes and around the cheeks. Open rhinoplasty is associated with greater bruising and swelling than the closed technique. Your skin type will also play a role in determining the amount of bruising. Patients with thin skin are more prone to bruising than those with thicker skin.

Preservation rhinoplasty is one of the most advanced techniques for minimally invasive surgery with reduced bruising and swelling and a shorter recovery period. Surgical techniques used to reduce dorsal humps with preservation often avoid the need for traditional mallet-and-chisel instruments, helping reduce bruising after surgery.

Reduced sensitivity commonly occurs after Rhinoplasty

Most surgical procedures result in reduced sensitivity afterwards, most commonly because nerves that supply the skin are temporarily disrupted, leading to loss of sensation. Fortunately, in most cases, the normal sensation will return gradually over the first four weeks after rhinoplasty.

Loss of smell commonly occurs after Rhinoplasty.

It is not uncommon to develop a reduced sense of smell after rhinoplasty, and this is most often due to swelling, which may involve the mucous membranes inside the nose. Smell and taste may be temporarily impaired during the first 6 weeks after the procedure.

Both men and women can have a Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty consistently ranks among the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures for both women and men. The method is often the most popular among men, alongside liposuction and hair transplant surgery. The general techniques used for rhinoplasty in men differ from those used in women. The difference between carrying out surgery on the two genders lies in the different expectations which men have from the rhinoplasty procedure. Most men prefer a wider, more defined nasal bridge, whereas women most commonly choose a higher, narrower one.

Common Myths about Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is a painful procedure.

All Rhinoplasty procedures at Centre for Surgery are carried out under a general anaesthetic, so it should not be possible to feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure and in the early postoperative period. Your surgeon will inject the nose with a local anaesthetic before the procedure begins, and this helps to minimise any pain or discomfort in the postoperative period. You may experience mild discomfort in the post-operative period due to the packing placed in the nose to maintain the new shape. This is temporary and will settle down the next day once the packs are removed. Many rhinoplasty procedures do not require nasal packing, making your recovery even smoother.

RELATED: Is Rhinoplasty Painful?

My nose will appear fake after having a rhinoplasty.

Many people believe they can identify someone who has had rhinoplasty surgery; in some cases, this may be true if the person is well-known to you. However, in the majority of cases, expertly undertaken rhinoplasty surgery, when carried out by a surgeon at Centre for Surgery, produces results which are natural-looking and in harmony with the rest of your facial features. Your surgeon will be able to advise you on how your nose could look after surgery at your face-to-face consultation and will take several key measurements, including the width and height of the nose, to give you an idea of the final appearance.

All plastic surgeons perform rhinoplasty.

When researching the best rhinoplasty surgeon, you must look at their skills, qualifications and experience in all types of rhinoplasty surgery. Nowadays, it is uncommon for general plastic surgeons to perform rhinoplasty. It is, therefore, essential to ask your surgeon how many rhinoplasty procedures they carry out each year. You should also ask to view rhinoplasty before-and-after photos and patient testimonials on reputable review websites such as Trustpilot.

My rhinoplasty surgeon can give me any nose shape I want

It is essential to carry out detailed research before embarking on rhinoplasty surgery and you should have a rough idea of the types of noses that you like the appearance of and noses which you do not like as this is essential information for your surgeon to plan your procedure most effectively. It also serves as a foundation for gauging your expectations for Surgery and whether they are realistically achievable. Everyone has different facial features, so looking natural for one patient may look entirely fake for another. Our experienced rhinoplasty surgeons will work closely with you to prepare treatment plans that are both accurate and realistic to achieve a significant improvement in the shape you already have.

Rhinoplasty is only carried out for cosmetic reasons

Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure, and in most cases, it is performed for aesthetic purposes to improve the appearance of the nose. However, in many cases, patients have functional disturbances, such as a deviated septum affecting breathing, deformed noses due to a previous injury, chronic inflammation due to a medical condition, and cleft lip and palate. Rhinoplasty surgery is unavailable on the NHS unless patients have significant difficulty breathing. This means that patients with most medical conditions affecting the nose will need to find a private clinic to provide their treatment. We recommend choosing the best rhinoplasty surgery in London, and our surgeons are renowned for producing natural-looking rhinoplasty results.

Why choose Centre for Surgery for your rhinoplasty procedure?

Centre for Surgery is one of the UK’s top cosmetic surgery clinics. Our surgeons have many years of experience performing all types of rhinoplasty procedures at our state-of-the-art Baker Street clinic in central London. We carry out hundreds of rhinoplasty procedures each year, and our patient satisfaction rate exceeds 95%.

Proactive preoperative and postoperative nursing care
Your very own patient coordinator to guide you through all stages of your patient journey with us from start to finish
Our after-care program has been described as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission
24/7, round-the-clock coverage after your procedure for any questions or concerns you may have
Highly competitive rhinoplasty prices compared with Harley Street clinics
All-inclusive rhinoplasty cost with no hidden extras

If you are keen to learn more about rhinoplasty and if the procedure is appropriate for you, please call us today and book a face-to-face consultation with an expert London rhinoplasty surgeon at our central London clinic.

[contact-form-7 id=”256″ title=”Treatments form”]