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The service we offer

Rhinoplasty is the surgical correction of a deformity in the nose. It could be both from functional problems as well as cosmetic reasons. Correction of the deviated septum or septoplasty is the most commonly done surgery in the nose. The surgery relieves persistent blockage of the nasal cavity along with straightening the deviated septum..

Indications of Rhinoplasty

Deviated septum..
Nasal Hump
Narrowing of the broad nose
Alar flare
Tip deformity
Dorsum Augmentation
Cleft Nasal deformity

Preoperative Advice

A consultation in the OPD is done to discuss the abnormality and photographs in various angles are taken to assess and understand the changes possible in the nose. A pre-anasthesia checkup is done and date of surgery decided. Scrub bath is required for 2 days prior to surgery. Admission may be done on the previous night or on the morning of surgery.

The Surgery

The surgery is almost scarless, with a very small scar in the columella of the nose in some cases. All modifications of the nose are then made according to preoperative planning. In cases of augmentation of the nose, part of the nasal cartilage is used to make the respective changes. In a very small percent of cases, the surgery may require usage of costal cartilage taken from the chest or from the ear, as decided before. Now the cartilages are moulded according to the desired shape of the nose and placed in appropriate positions. Further modifications are done accordingly. The nose is plastered immediately following the surgery.

Postoperative concerns

Due to the plaster the surgical changes are not seen immediately. The plaster is removed in 10 days time. Surgery brings a lot of edema to the nose and hence final results are visible after 2-3 weeks following surgery when the edema subsides.

Complications –

Unhappy client, with the results
Scar in the columella
Anaesthesia complications

Contra-indications –

Bleeding disorders
Unfit for surgery
Active infection in the nose