Rhinoplasty is a surgery that reshapes or reduces the size of the nose, improving its appearance and proportion concerning the face. With the exposure on social networks, especially with selfies, the demand for cosmetic surgeries like this one got even more significant. The search for facial harmony and improvement in the patient’s self-esteem are the primary motivators for the procedure. Check for natural looking nose surgery (เสริม จมูก ธรรมชาติ which is the term in Thai)
While the shape of the nose is a result of heredity, the appearance may have been altered by trauma or previous surgery. The main objective is usually aesthetic. However, it is possible to perform functional airway surgery at the same time.
The Rise Of Rhinoplasty In The Age Of Selfies
With social networks and many photos posted every day, the demand for plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures has increased. If dissatisfaction with some detail of the face already existed, this only intensifies in the age of selfies and great exposure on social media. According to the American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) study, facial plastics grew 55% in 2017, with procedures such as botulinum toxin and rhinoplasty.
In the survey, about 33% of patients admitted that the greater exposure of the face on the internet was the reason for seeking surgery. However, 57% also changed to gain promotions or even feel more competitive in the job market.
Can I choose the shape I want for my future nose?
The lines of the patient’s face and the nose angles are analyzed so that the rhinoplasty makes the nose more harmonious and preserves the naturalness of the face. Furthermore, the quality of the skin on the nose can interfere with the prognosis of the desired result.
What Are The Advantages Of Open Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty can be performed with an open or closed procedure. In closed surgery, the incisions are hidden inside the nose, and the procedure is performed without exposing the structures.
I opt for open rhinoplasty, which allows the nose to be restructured. It is performed with an incision through the columella, the narrow band of tissue that separates the nostrils. With this, the soft tissues that cover the nose are carefully lifted, allowing access to remodeling the nasal structure.
Thus, open rhinoplasty allows the surgeon to view the structures that need to be reduced completely. Therefore, it can measure precisely the area that must be removed.
In addition, today, we perform structured open rhinoplasty, in which the nose is restructured with cartilage. In this procedure, the cartilage of the nasal septum, ear shell, or rib is removed. The nose must be open to making this restructuring.