Rhinoplasty is carried out under general anaesthetic and usually takes between one and two hours.
Incisions are typically made inside the nostrils to conceal the scars. In more complex situations an open approach may be necessary, leaving a small scar at the base of the nose.
After surgery, a splint is applied and the nostrils are lightly packed.
An overnight stay in hospital is required following rhinoplasty. The splint is removed after one week. There will be swelling and bruising around the eyes which may take two weeks to settle down. It is important to know that a degree of swelling will remain around the bridge and tip of the nose which may take up to twelve months to settle down completely: only after this will you be able to see the final results.
Complications from rhinoplasty are rare, but can include reactions to the anaesthetic, bleeding, infection, numbness, irregularities, and results not meeting with expectations. Repeat surgery is possible but should never be rushed into.
Mr Prinsloo will explain how the possible risks will apply to you.
Due to the Data Protection Act etc. our supply of pre/post operative pictures is currently limited.
Surgery to reshape the nose by altering its size, angle, curves and proportions. It can straighten a lump on the bridge and refine the nasal tip to make it look more natural and in proportion with the rest of the face.
1 to 2 hours
Overnight stay
General anaesthetic
Risks are rare but may include:
Long lasting, but ageing may affect results overtime.
"Mr Prinsloo, We just wanted to say again "Thank You" for the treatment you carried out on our daughter R. You have changed her life for the better. It is lovely to see our daughter so happy, confident able to look in the mirror and be happy with herself. You have a wonderful talent! R also thanks you from the bottom of her heart!! All the best, Mr & Mrs R and R."
January 2011 - Rhinoplasty
"Dear Mr Prinsloo, I felt that I had to write to express my grateful thanks. Today was the first time that I had experienced "joy" in the last 10 months. My new nose is such an improvement. I was crying with happiness. I know that I am still "me" but I already feel so much better about myself. With my eternal Thanks."
BN - April 2010 - Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is carried out under general anaesthetic and usually takes between one and two hours. Incisions are typically made inside the nostrils to conceal the scars. In more complex situations an open approach may be necessary, leaving a small scar at the base of the nose. After surgery, a splint is applied and the nostrils are lightly packed.
Who is suitable for rhinoplasty?
• Men and women who are dissatisfied with the size and shape of their nose
• If the nose is prominent as a result of injury or developmental defects
• If you feel your nose is unattractive and not in balance with other facial features
• If you have realistic expectations about the outcome of nose reshaping
• If there is a bump on the bridge of the nose
• If the nasal tip droops
• If the nose is off-centre or asymmetrical
• The nose continues to grow until the age of about 16 years. Therefore, most surgeons recommend postponing surgery until at least this age
How long will the results of your rhinoplasty last?
The result of rhinoplasty is permanent. However differential skin thicknesses and irregularities in internal scarring can all affect the outcome, and thus rhinoplasty does carry with it a slight higher revision rate than most other procedures. Luckily, however, these revisions are still relatively uncommon, and in the majority of cases minor. If a revision surgery is needed it is more likely to take place after the healing process is complete.
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