Rhinoplasty, also known as nose job, is a surgical procedure that aims to improve the aesthetics and/or functional problems associated with the nose.

Indications for this procedure include:

•   The disproportionate shape of the nose, such as a hump, too large or too small nostrils, nasal septum deviation, asymmetry of the nose.
•   Post-traumatic deformity of the nose as a result of trauma or congenital deformities.
•   Breathing problems caused by a deviated nasal septum or other congenital anatomical defects.
•   Dissatisfaction with the appearance of the nose, which affects self-esteem and self-confidence.

Rhinoplasty is performed by an experienced plastic surgeon and usually requires general anesthesia. The procedure can be performed with incisions on the inside of the nose (closed method) or with external incisions on the skin of the nasal pillar (open method), depending on the patient's needs. During the procedure, the plastic surgeon carefully corrects the structures of the nose, removing or modeling cartilage, bones and soft tissues.

It may be necessary to shorten or lengthen the nose, reduce the hump, change the shape of the end of the nose or nasal septum. After the procedure, the surgeon precisely closes the incisions and applies dressings to support and protect the nose (stabilizing plates, thermoplastic nose plate, cast)

After rhinoplasty, it is important to follow your plastic surgeon's instructions to ensure a proper recovery process and the best results. The following are general recommendations that may help with your recovery:

•   Avoiding touching the nose for several days after the procedure to prevent infections and reduce the risk of damage.
•   Use of cold compresses to reduce swelling and redness for the first days after the procedure.
•   Avoid strenuous physical activity for at least 4 weeks after surgery to prevent injury
•   The use of prescribed painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs as recommended by the surgeon.
•   Avoid wearing glasses on the nose for at least 4 weeks after the procedure.
•   Protection against direct sun exposure, using sunscreen creams with a high SPF on the nose area for the period recommended by the surgeon.

After recovery from rhinoplasty, patients typically experience an improvement in both the aesthetics and function of their nose. The expected effects are:

•  the shape of the nose, which is proportional to the whole face.
•   Reduction of a hump or other shape defects of the nose.
•   Improvement of breathing by correcting structural defects of the nose, such as nasal septum deviation

Please note that the results of the procedure may vary depending on the individual anatomical features of the patient and the complexity of the correction. Before deciding on rhinoplasty, it is always recommended to consult a plastic surgeon who will carefully assess the individual case and present the expected results and potential risks associated with the procedure.