Rhinoplasty & Nose surgery in Sydney

Rhinoplasty has been a key focus of training and practice for many years of our pastic surgeons, with expertise in its functional, reconstructive, and cosmetic aspects. Rhinoplasty can be functional, aimed at improving breathing, reconstructive, for correcting congenital or trauma-related issues, or cosmetic, to enhance the appearance of the nose while maintaining its function.

There are countless techniques available for achieving these goals, and the surgeon must carefully select the most effective approach during the planning stages and throughout the procedure. Over the past 30 years, rhinoplasty techniques have evolved dramatically, with significant advancements occurring in recent years. The introduction of preservation rhinoplasty techniques over the last 2-3 years has allowed for results previously thought impossible, with significantly shorter recovery times.

The primary concerns in rhinoplasty include functional issues like breathing difficulties, asymmetries (such as crookedness), and cosmetic issues related to the size, shape, and position of the nose. The appearance of the nose can also be influenced by the chin and overall facial structure. One of the key objectives of rhinoplasty is to create balance between the nose and the rest of the face. The goal is for the nose to appear natural and harmonious with both the individual’s ethnic background and body shape. When we assess a face, the eyes typically draw the most attention, and the nose should simply complement the overall facial aesthetic without becoming the focal point.

What Is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that changes the size, shape, and/or position of the nose.

The patient may choose to reduce or increase the size of their nose, 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.

Risks of Rhinoplasty

As with any surgery, rhinoplasty carries certain risks. It is important to understand the potential risks involved in the procedure. You can learn more about the risks of rhinoplasty surgery here.

Since noses vary widely in shape and size, and each individual may have different functional and cosmetic concerns, rhinoplasty is a highly tailored procedure. The surgeon carefully selects the most appropriate techniques based on the patient’s unique needs. At times, the techniques may need to be adjusted during surgery depending on the findings.

Extensive training has been completed in open structure rhinoplasty, closed approach rhinoplasty, and preservation rhinoplasty. Whenever possible, preservation rhinoplasty techniques are used, as they often provide superior results with less recovery time, depending on the patient’s anatomy.

Planning Your Rhinoplasty Surgery

Your Rhinoplasty Consultation

Your full medical history, examinations, goals and wishes will be discussed thoroughly.

Your surgeon will determine if you are suitable for a soft treatment or if you require a surgical solution to the problem. A soft solution can be provided at the same consultation.

Computer analysis can help you convey your wishes to the surgeon and may also help the surgeon relay your post-operative expectations to you.

After your Rhinoplasty consultation at Australia Plastic Surgery, adjustments may be made to your nasal tip, your nasal dorsum, your nasal width, and your nasal base. A change in one of these features, however, can have a significant effect on the appearance of the others. Meticulous surgical technique, combined with an in-depth knowledge of nasal anatomy and a wide array of rhinoplasty nuances allow our surgeons to customize the rhinoplasty operation to your individual needs.

As one of the most technical and creative procedures in plastic surgery, our surgeons take pride in the rhinoplasty procedure.

Planning Your Surgery

The surgeon sculpts and reshapes the framework of the cartilage and bone that makes up the nose.

Access to this is gained in one of two ways; either directly through the nostrils (without visible scar), or by means of a small incision across the columella (the vertical strip of tissue separating them). This will depend on the nature of the individual case.

Reduction Rhinoplasty

Contemporary rhinoplasty has undergone several changes over the last two decades. A reduction rhinoplasty is suggested for patients who wish to have smaller noses. It is accomplished by cutting away excessive cartilage and bone and letting the skin envelope shrink down to the smaller framework.

Augmentation Rhinoplasty (Enlarging the Nose, Changing the Shape, or the Size)

This technique uses natural tissue to produce a nose that matches the face and the individual’s race. The skin of the nose has no shape; it is the underlying cartilage and bony architecture that give shape to the nose. This is a popular procedure among people of Asian descent.

Reshaping Rhinoplasty (Changing the Shape Only)

It is possible to change the shape of the tip, the bridge, or the root of the nose. Such medical problems can be addressed with a variety of options, ranging from a simple, non-invasive technique to a larger-scale surgical procedure.

After Surgery

A splint or cast will be applied immediately after surgery.

The nose will be very sensitive for the first few days and there will be some bruising during this time too, reaching its peak two to three days after surgery.

Cold compresses will help accelerate the healing process.

If there are stitches, they are removed four to seven days after surgery, after which the majority of patients do not require further dressing. Some may require a simple tape for few days.

It can take several months before the final effect is visible.

Getting Back to Work and Normal Activites after Rhinoplasty

You will need to rest completely for two days. Patients can return to work after the first week as long as they don’t mind being seen with some swelling.

Intense physical activity should be avoided for about a month due to the nose’s vulnerability during this time.

Rhinoplasty by Australia Plastic Surgery

Achieving a balanced appearance to the nasal shape, from both the frontal and side views, must be combined with careful attention to the functional purpose of the nose. It creates the new look by changing the underlying cartilage and bone.

Our surgeons emphasise a sincere balance between the nose and the rest of your face. This means considering your facial proportions, skin thickness, cartilaginous rigidity and bony formations. Simultaneously, your nasal septum may need to be addressed to improve breathing. Other nasal structures, such as the turbinates, may need assessment and surgical adjustment for the same reasons. It is vital that a multifaceted approach be utilised in the assessment and execution of your rhinoplasty.

At the consultation, you will be educated about the details of your operative assessment and the reasoning behind each of the planned surgical manoeuvres. Computer analysis can aid in conveying your wishes to the surgeon and may also help the surgeon relay postoperative expectations back to you.

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