Nose surgery

In the treatment of nasal anomalies, nasal correction (Rhinoplasty) is at the forefront. It is even considered one of the most frequently requested operations in plastic surgery in general. In addition to aesthetically induced indications, functional impairments often also necessitate surgical correction.

Nasal correction: a highly demanding procedure

Whether hump nose or saddle nose – there are many terms for a supposedly unsightly shape of the nose. Like hardly any other organ, the nose has highly diverse tissue structures. This makes the procedure surgically demanding. The term "royal discipline of plastic surgery" is not for nothing, given the often required fine craftsmanship.

For this reason, several consultations are usually essential, in which doctor and patient align wishes and ideas with what is technically feasible and aesthetically sensible. A competent and responsible doctor should, in addition to possessing the best craftsmanship, also have a strong aesthetic sense and know exactly how to harmonize the physiologically and anatomically necessary corrections with the patient's individual personality.

1. Before (worn bone/cartilage structure), 2. After (The cartilage and bone structure of the nose was modeled through the nostrils)

Rhinomanometry is standard

A nose correction can, for example, reduce a visible dorsal hump, shorten or lengthen the nose, or change the shape of the nasal tip and nostrils. It can also fix ventilation problems, for example, due to a deviated septum.

Some teenagers suffer from a nose that is too large or a hooked nose. However, it is advisable not to undergo surgery before the growth of the facial skeleton is complete, unless it is medically necessary.

A computer simulation program that provides astonishingly authentic representations of the future shape of the nose along with its surroundings helps in this process. Comprehensive diagnostics, including rhinomanometry and possibly X-ray examination, is standard.