Tip Rhinoplasty
What is Tip Rhinoplasty?
Tip Rhinoplasty is an operation that has similarities to Rhinoplasty surgery but focuses only on the tip of the nose. In general, it includes interventions such as nose lift, reshaping the pointed nose tip, reshaping the nose wings, and shaping the asymmetrical nostrils. The tip of the nose is surely very characteristic like the nose itself, it means varies from person to person. Concerning the entire nose, it's seen as the most conspicuous area from the outside. Hence, Tip Rhinoplasty is quite common.
The procedure of Tip Rhinoplasty
Tip Rhinoplasty is a popular surgery lastly. It can take thirty minutes to 90 minutes and can be performed either under local anesthesia or general anesthesia depending on the techniques and procedures being used by the doctor. Its procedure usually involved two techniques named open and close. Factors related to the patient and the competence of the doctor both play a decisive role when it comes to choosing one of them.
The first one is "the closed technique" and it involves a cut on the inside of the nostrils. There is no scar after the operation. Using this method also can be shortened the operation time overall.
Another one is "the open" and contains a cut over the skin in between the two nostrils. There may be a scar after that but it can not be noticed perfectly from the outside.
Who can be a good candidate for Tip Rhinoplasty?
Tip Rhinoplasty has an important place among the other cosmetic surgery operations. It's preferred by lots of people in order to get the "ideal nose" image. People care about appearance and the nasal tip is so sensitive part of the body.
If a person wants to have Rhinoplasty;
- - Those living with a bulging nasal tip
- - Those living with a long nasal tip and want to shorten it,
- - Those living with a short nasal tip and want to lengthen it,
- - Those living with hooked nasal tip
- - Those living with low or narrow nasal tip
And if that person has one of these characteristics, would be a good candidate.
Recovery and Aftercare of Tip Rhinoplasty
The average recovery time in a Tip Rhinoplasty surgery is between 6 and 12 months. Bruises, swelling, and some pain may be seen during this time. Painkillers can be used if necessary. It's recommended to stay away from the sun for the first 4-5 weeks in order to faster healing.
Heavy, strenuous physical activity and sports should be avoided during the recovery. Smoking should be quit cause it's a major factor that increases the risk of infection. It's also forbidden to drink alcohol with painkillers. The patient should not touch the wounds in the nose while healing. Utmost care should be taken when blowing the nose and touching the nose.
Traditional Rhinoplasty focuses on the nose with all aspects while Tip Rhinoplasty involves reshaping only the tip of the nose.
No. It doesn’t matter whether the patient is young or old if the certain requirements for surgery meet. The doctor and the patient should discuss it when making a decision anyway.
Yes. Its results are quite satisfactory although it has a relatively long recovery period.