Rhinoplasty

WHAT IS RHINOPLASTY SURGERY?

Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job or nose surgery, is a surgical procedure to reshape or resize the nose. A rhinoplasty can alter the width, length, angle, and tip of the nose, along with the shape and size of the nostrils.

Reasons for choosing rhinoplasty include:

• Reducing nose size or length.
• Removing a hump in the bridge of the nose.
• Straightening or improving symmetry.
• Reshaping the tip of the nose.
• Reshaping or resizing the nostrils or treating breathing difficulties.

RHINOPLASTY COST

Rhinoplasty costs £5,995 with Enhance Medical.

The cost of a nose job can also vary depending on your procedure type. A septoplasty is a procedure to correct a deviated septum, which costs £6,495.

As your initial consultation is free, this cost covers:

• Pre-Operative Assessment
• Rhinoplasty Surgery And Surgical Care Team
• Post-Operative Aftercare For 12 Months

At Enhance, we own our hospitals and only use our dedicated in-house surgeons. Therefore, we can pass our savings, such as overheads and agency fees, to our patients to ensure we can offer the best possible cosmetic surgery pricing and the best & dedicated care in the UK. We also offer monthly finance options.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RHINOPLASTY SURGERY?

The nose has a prominent, central position on the face, which means that any alterations made with rhinoplasty can change the entire appearance of your face. For those who are unhappy with their nose, the newfound confidence resulting from nose surgery can be life-changing.

Both cosmetic and functional benefits of a nose job include:

• Improved Facial Symmetry: Rhinoplasty can balance the proportions of the nose with the rest of the facial features, improving overall facial symmetry and appearance.
• Nose Size Alteration: It can be used to increase or decrease the size of the nose to enhance facial harmony.
• Shape Correction: Rhinoplasty can correct bumps, depressions, or other irregularities on the bridge of the nose, along with crookedness, for a smoother appearance.
• Tip Refinement: The procedure can reshape a bulbous, drooping, upturned, or hooked nasal tip.
• Nostril Adjustment: Rhinoplasty can narrow wide or large nostrils.
• Improved Breathing: Beyond aesthetic improvements, rhinoplasty can also correct structural problems, such as a deviated septum, that cause breathing difficulties.
• Increased Self-Confidence: By improving the nose’s appearance, rhinoplasty can boost self-esteem and self-confidence.
• Correction Following Injury: Rhinoplasty can help repair damage to the nose caused by an injury.

Closed Rhinoplasty

The most popular type of nose job is closed rhinoplasty. Performed by
making small incisions on the inside of the nostrils to access the cartilage,
closed rhinoplasty results in minimal, hidden scarring and has a shorter
recovery time.

However, the option of closed rhinoplasty surgery is not always available
which is why some opt for open rhinoplasty.

Open Rhinoplasty

This type of nose job begins with your surgeon making a small cut on the skin between and inside your nostrils. This way, the skin can be lifted back, and your surgeon is able to sculpt and structure the nose clearly – adding or removing bone, cartilage and/or adding grafts.

Dissolvable stitches should be used to close incisions and should dissolve after about a week, and a splint will be placed over the nose for support.

With this method, a small scar will be left on the skin between your nostrils, but this will gradually fade and become unnoticeable.

Septoplasty

Performed to correct a deviated septum (the wall of bone and cartilage separating the nostrils), during this type of rhinoplasty, your surgeon will make the septum straighter so that it no longer blocks the airway. This type of rhinoplasty doesn’t necessarily change the appearance of the nose and is mainly performed to improve breathing.

RHINOPLASTY SIDE EFFECTS

As with any surgical procedure, pain and discomfort are expected post-surgery, for which pain relief can be provided.

With rhinoplasty surgery, you may feel as though you have a blocked nose and will be unable to breathe through it for the first couple of weeks.

It is also normal to experience bruising and swelling around the nose and eyes for the first couple of weeks post-surgery.

Numbness and minor bleeding following your nose job are also temporary side effects but will subside after a few days with proper aftercare.

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RECOVERING FROM A NOSE JOB

Immediately following rhinoplasty surgery, a splint will be fitted over the bridge of your nose, which will remain in place for around ten days to help the nose keep its new shape during the healing stage.
Recovery from a nose job typically takes around six weeks. You may be required to sleep propped up for the first week or so to reduce swelling. It’s also advised that exercise, blowing your nose, and sleeping face down should be avoided during these weeks.

While your nose may seem healed, you will need to be cautious for up to a year post-surgery as the tissue and bone will continue to be delicate.

Supporting you through your recovery, we offer 12 months of comprehensive aftercare inclusive of the rhinoplasty cost at Enhance Medical. Consultations and appointments with your operating surgeon or your Patient Care Coordinator are available anytime during your aftercare period to avoid complications, ensure you heal and maintain the benefits of your new nose.