Table of contents:
- Nose job procedure
- Preparation before doing nose job
- 1. Physical examination
- 2. Medical history
- Risks that may occur after nose jobs
- How is the treatment performed after nose job?
Having a sharp nose may be your dream. There are many ways to achieve it. One of them is with a sharp nose surgery or also known asrhinoplasty. The nose job is performed for reasons of wanting to improve the shape of the nose. In addition, this sharp nose surgery can also be useful for correcting breathing difficulties due to a less than ideal nose shape, correcting congenital defects in the nose, or correcting the disproportionate shape of the nose due to an accident.
However, like any surgery, this procedure also has side effects. If you want to do a nose job, know the following facts.
Nose job procedure
The operation is usually performed under general anesthesia and lasts about 90 minutes. Your doctor will fix the tip of your nose by removing a portion of the cartilage. If you have a hump (dorsum) on your nose, your doctor can remove or scrape it.
Usually, the base of the bone on the side of the nose is broken first so that the nose can be narrowed and adjusted. The doctor may rebuild your nose.
Preparation before doing nose job
Apart from having no small risk, surgery will change the shape of your nose forever. You need to tell the doctor the purpose and shape of the nose what you expect from the surgery. Conversely, doctors also need to describe the various risks, along with things that can be done and cannot be done.
Before doing nose surgery, you need to consult a doctor to discuss various things such as the following.
1. Physical examination
This is done to avoid possible risks and changes as to what will be made to the nose. This process is done by examining the skin, cartilage strength, nose shape, blood tests, and other laboratory tests.
Your nose may be photographed from various sides and then manipulated as a design operation using a computer application. The doctor will also take into account the size of the nose that matches your face shape.
2. Medical history
This includes any surgeries that have been performed, any medications that are being taken, and any nose problems. If you have a bleeding disorder, then you may be advised not to have surgery.
In addition, to reduce unwanted risks and streamline the recovery process, there are several other things that may need to be done before undergoing surgery. For example, avoiding taking drugs that increase the risk of bleeding, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, for two weeks before and after surgery.
Risks that may occur after nose jobs
Like surgery in general, nose jobs carry several risks that may occur, including:
- Excessive bleeding, perhaps for a week, making it difficult for you to breathe.
- Pain and swelling that won't go away.
- Infection.
- Negative reaction to anesthetic.
- Chances are your nose will look worse.
- There is an incision scar.
- There is a hole in the wall between the nostrils.
- It is possible that the nose and its surroundings will feel numb.
- Your nose has become oddly shaped, which will only get better about a year later.
- Implants that may be used can become infected or protrude from the skin, requiring more surgery to replace the implant.
If indeed after surgery you experience complaints of any kind, immediately contact your doctor for treatment.
How is the treatment performed after nose job?
If you have a bandage on your nose, it will usually be removed the next morning. You may experience a nosebleed for 15 minutes. After that, you are allowed to go home.
You need to rest and stay away from the crowd for two weeks. This is to avoid the flu that can cause infection at the same time so that your nose is not touched or crushed (for example in public transportation such as commuter trains).
The nose will generally bleed for about a week after surgery. You may need a shield on your nose for several weeks. If you experience excessive bleeding, you can rest with a higher pillow position. This can also be done to relieve the swelling and bleeding that occurs.
Avoid taking warm baths or lowering your head for two weeks. Exercising can help you get back to your normal activities. However, still consult your doctor first. It may take several months for the final results of your nose to show.
