New Zealand (NZ) Asian Rhinoplasty

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Asian Rhinoplasty (“Nose Job”)

Rhinoplasty is cosmetic surgery on the nose, often referred to as a “nose job”. Patients choose to undergo rhinoplasty for a variety of different reasons (for medical reasons, such as breathing problems, birth defects or reconstructive needs, or it may be done for aesthetic cosmetic purposes).

For Western ethnic groups, the goal of the procedure is to shorten, narrow, or lower prominent sized noses. For Asian patients, this is usually the opposite.

The challenge of rhinoplasty is to enhance the nose while creating a balanced, natural overall look. This means that the rhinoplasty must be in harmony with the other facial features. Though the majority of rhinoplasty patients desire reducing the size of their nose, Asian rhinoplasty differs because of the different ethnic anatomy which patients often want augmented.

Some Asian rhinoplasty patients will desire a more augmented look, but at the same time a skilled surgeon will be able to maintain a balanced look with the other facial features.

A greater number of ethnic groups, including Asians, have been seeking cosmetic surgery in recent years. With improvements in cosmetic surgery occurring all the time, the ability to preserve ethnic characteristics but also improve facial balance through an Asian rhinoplasty is achievable.

Asian rhinoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic choices, alongside the double-eyelid procedure for Asian patients.

Different surgeons have different opinions on what is the best material to use for Asian rhinoplasty augmentation, but depending on the patient’s goals the surgeon will be able to recommend and advise the patient as to what might yield the best results.

In the past, Asians wishing to undergo cosmetic surgery would have probably ended up with Caucasian (“Western”) appearing surgical results. Today, patients want to look better and younger, but also still maintain their racial and ethnic roots when undergoing aesthetic changes like Asian rhinoplasty.

Types (approaches) of Rhinoplasty surgery
There are two types of rhinoplasty surgery:
• A closed rhinoplasty involves incisions in the inside of the nose and leaves no scars. This method can be more difficult to perform because the surgeon has much less visibility.

• An open rhinoplasty involves very minor incisions in the space between the nostrils. This technique may be preferred for more complex rhinoplasty procedures.

The things a “nose Job” can do
There are a number of things that a nose job can remedy or improve:
• Make a patient’s nose larger;
• Make a patient’s nose shorter;
• Make a patient’s nose thinner;
• Make a patient’s nose straighter;
• Make a patient’s nose smaller;
• Make a patient’s nose more proportional to the rest of the face;
• Correct damages suffered in an injury;
• Correct nasal obstructions and breathing problems.

The most common changes performed include changes to the:
• Tip of the nose;
• Dorsal bone (bridge of nose);
• Wide bony part of nose;
• Base of nose;
• Wide nostrils; and
• The angle between the nose and the lip.

The procedure
This procedure is generally performed as an outpatient procedure, under general anesthesia or a local anesthesia with a sedative.

Rhinoplasty is one of the most complicated plastic surgery procedures and the results are determined by the nature of the problem and complexity of the procedure, the thickness of the skin, the competence of the surgeon, and the body’s healing response.

Surgical techniques for reshaping the nose vary. However, a rhinoplasty procedure generally involves the separation of nose skin from its framework of cartilage and bone. This can be done either from an incision inside the nose or through an “open” procedure that requires an external incision in the tissue separating the nostrils. The surgeon then reshapes the nose, replaces the skin over the new framework, and applies a splint to help the nose maintain its shape.

Risks
As with any surgery, a rhinoplasty procedure does carry some risks, though complications are rare and usually minor.

Complications may include infection, bleeding, and adverse reaction to anesthesia.

Success rate
Around twenty percent of all rhinoplasty procedures will require a revision surgery.

Recovery
The initial recovery period from rhinoplasty surgery is about two weeks, and the final results of this procedure can take six months or longer to see.

Healing after rhinoplasty is slow and gradual with subtle swelling sometimes persisting for months. However, patients can usually expect to return to work or school within a week or two and to more strenuous activity within two to three weeks.

As with any surgery there are risks that are associated with rhinoplasty surgery.

What are the benefits of rhinoplasty?
Benefits of rhinoplasty can range from improved breathing to enhanced appearance and self-confidence.

A good candidate for rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is ideal for healthy, psychologically stable men and women who are seeking improvement but not perfection in their facial appearance. Most surgeons also consider age as a factor, preferring young patients who have completed their growth spurt.

For how long the results would last?
With the exception of changes associated with aging, results are permanent.

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