Rhinoplasty more popularly called nose job, is a plastic surgery designed to reshape your nose, improve breathing and harmonize your face. It is also designed to repair nasal deformities which are caused by traumas or birth defects.
Dr. Dragana Spica performs rhinoplasty to improve the cartilage, skin, or bone of your nose. She creates a bespoke treatment plan that addresses your specific concerns. It can be improving the shape, proportions, or size of the nose.
Yes, there are. People choose to undergo the type of nose surgery that will solve their unique concerns and aesthetic goals.
There are some usual techniques that Dr. Dragana Spica uses to perform rhinoplasty:
Rhinoplasty is an individualized surgery and you should undergo it because of yourself and not to try to fit into some ideal image. Your face has its individual features, and you should get rhinoplasty that will harmonize the rest of your face.
Regarding candidacy for rhinoplasty, you should be healthy. If you suffer from some bleeding disorders you may not be a good candidate for this procedure.
Also, you are a good candidate for nose surgery if you have realistic expectations regarding the improvement of your nose appearance.
With nose surgery, you can shape your nose as you have always wanted. Dr.Dragana’s skill and expertise will help you improve the look of your nose and make it harmonious to the rest of your face.
Rhinoplasty surgery can offer you so much. You can reduce the bridge or tip of your nose or reduce the size of your nostrils. You can increase or reduce the size of your nose and dramatically enhance the entire face.
Before scheduling your rhinoplasty surgery, you are first consulted with Dr. Dragana Spica. You tell her everything about your medical history, including the medications you are currently taking or if you have any nasal obstructions. Dr. Dragana examines your nose in terms of cartilage strength and skin thickness. She determines how your nose can be improved with rhinoplasty and creates a bespoke treatment plan that will bring you the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Dragana also recommends how to prepare for rhinoplasty. Some of her recommendations include:
Every nose surgery is highly customized to address every patient’s specific concerns.
Therefore there are different techniques that Dr. Dragana uses during every nose surgery. She can focus on shaping your nasal cartilage and bone. If she performs a revision rhinoplasty, she may take extra cartilage from your ear to correct the mistakes.
Once Dr. Dragana finishes improving your nose according to the treatment plan, she closes the incisions with stitches and places a splint on the back of the nose to protect it.
You may leave the hospital a few hours after the surgery unless Dr. Dragana advises you to stay overnight. Just don’t forget to arrange for someone to drive you home and stay with you for the first 24 hours.
Since nose surgery is an invasive procedure, you may expect to experience some side effects.
The usual side effects include:
In case of more serious side effects like infection, inform Dr. Dragana immediately.
We are all different, and our bodies heal at different speeds. Therefore you need to be patient and follow all of Dr. Dragana’s recommendations for faster and proper recovery.
Generally, the downtime after rhinoplasty is one week. You should take time off work and rest. After a week, you can go back to work and return to your normal daily activities. If you are bothered by bruising, you can apply makeup to conceal it.
During the recovery period, you may experience difficulty when breathing through the nose. This is because the swelling restricts nasal passages. Don’t blow your nose to avoid damaging the changed nasal structure and compromising the final results. You can use a saline spray to ease the discomfort. You should be able to breathe normally through the nose after a week or two.
Some additional recommendations for quicker recovery include:
You can expect to see the results of your rhinoplasty surgery after 6 to 12 months when the swelling has completely passed. It takes some time for your new nasal contour to refine. During these months, you will slowly notice that your nose is gradually refining.
Once your nose has fully healed, you will enjoy permanent and natural-looking results. You should protect your nose from sun exposure and adopt healthy lifestyle habits to enjoy the results of your rhinoplasty forever.
As mentioned, every rhinoplasty is different and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all result.
You may expect the results according to your concerns and aesthetic goals.
The usual results of rhinoplasty include:
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