Rhinoplasty, or Nose Reshaping Surgery, is an operation to reshape the nose, or improve breathing. It can reduce or increase the size, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils or change the angle between the nose and the upper lip.
What to Expect at the Initial Consultation
At a first consultation, your surgeon will ask you to tell him in your own words what it is that you wish to change about your appearance. It is important to be honest and forthright as surgery is always tailored to your specific needs and expectations. Do bear in mind, however, that it is not possible to achieve unrealistic expectations.
In addition, your surgeon will take a full medical history including any previous surgery, cosmetic or non-cosmetic, previous hospitalisation, chronic medical problems, medication and allergies, whether you smoke or not, the reasons for wanting the procedure and your goals and aspirations.
The examination will concentrate on your proposed treatment, but also assess your general fitness and suitability for plastic surgery. Routine photographs will be taken.
Following the assessment, your surgeon will discuss all available options and formulate an operative plan, including type of surgery and anaesthesia to be used and cost. Any risks and possible complications will also be discussed with you.
It is important that you are clear what your Rhinoplasty Surgery will entail. Well informed patients cope better with surgery and you have the right to ask any question you want and expect your surgeon to answer with honesty and without the use of jargon. Informed consent for surgery will also be required.
The Procedure
Where Does the Nose Reshaping Surgery Take Place?
You will be admitted as an inpatient to New Victoria Hospital.
Your Consultant Anaesthetist will meet you prior to surgery. The surgery takes approximately two hours and you will need to stay in hospital overnight.
What Can Go Wrong?
If performed by a fully qualified and accredited Plastic Surgeon in a proper operating theatre under sterile conditions on a relatively fit and healthy patient, rhinoplasty is a safe procedure. In general, complications are rare. However, as with any surgical procedure, there are certain risks and complications and these will be explained to you at your consultation.
Consultants and Clinic Times
Mr Ben Ardehali
Specialities
Plastic Surgery
Ms Marion Grob
Specialities
Plastic Surgery
Mr Kevin Kulendra
Specialities
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
Mr Mark Soldin
Specialities
Plastic Surgery
