As nose is the centre of the face, the deformities of the nose are very prominent and evident and that is why, Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery operations. In Rhinoplasty, one or more of the following are done: elevation of a depressed nose by adding cartilage, bone or silicone implant, removal of a “hump, reduction of the bulk of the tip, narrowing of the nasal bones elevation of the tip of the nose, reduction of the size of the nostrils or narrowing of the base of the nose. The incisions for reducing or recontouring the external nose are usually made inside the nose. The nasal skin is lifted from the cartilage and bone and either the removal of the tissues or adding of the bone, cartilage or silicone is done. Local anesthesia is given prior to the surgery in addition to sedation to help the patient be completely relaxed for the surgery. It takes about 1 ½ hours to 3 hours for Rhinoplasty depending upon what has to be done. Some types of Rhinoplasties can be done as an outpatient procedure without any hospital stay while rest may require 1 day hospital stay.
