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Cosmetic nasal surgery, known as rhinoplasty, is done to bring the nose into harmony with the face, improving the overall appearance. There’s no standard procedure in rhinoplasty; your surgeon should match the procedure to your personal needs. After you tell the doctor what you want to change, your skin and nose will be assessed so changes can be recommended.
Rhinoplasty is primarily done by making incisions inside the nose. If your situation requires incisions on the outside of the nose, the scars are small and hardly noticeable. During the surgery, the surgeon separates the skin from the underlying bone and cartilage and reshapes them. The skin is naturally elastic and will reshape itself to accommodate the changes. Rhinoplasty is usually performed on an outpatient basis, and you can return home the same day under adequate supervision. Special techniques in rhinoplasty allow surgeons to remove a hump on the bridge of the nose, narrow the nose, refine the tip, correct a deviated septum, and narrow the span of the nostrils. It can also correct birth defects or injuries and can even help you breathe easier. If you’d like more information on rhinoplasty and how it can work for you, contact a plastic surgeon.
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