Rhinoplasty

Nose reshaping surgery is standard rhinoplasty. For those with a crooked nose, flat nose, or upturned nose, nose reshaping surgery can help with reshaping the nose to the desired shape that you want.

For nose reconstruction, your surgeon will simply break the nose bone and rearrange the bone and cartilage in the position that you desire. This may be done for those with a dorsal hump. As painful as this sounds, do not worry - you will be under general anaesthetic throughout the process.

Whether your desired look is suitable for rhinoplasty - according to your current facial structure, etc. - will be discussed with you during the initial consultation with your surgeon. You may find that your surgeon will recommend a similar but different look, and although the outcome is not what you had in mind originally, it would be best to trust your surgeon as they will have clocked years of experience in the best route to follow. Regardless, we will ensure that you’re fully satisfied with the look of your reshaped nose prior to the surgery.

The changes to your nose after rhinoplasty surgery are often only small ones, but the full effect of the nose surgery can make a significant difference to your overall face and confidence.

If you are deemed an eligible candidate for rhinoplasty, your surgeon will work with you to create a custom plan for your rhinoplasty journey. At Pall Mall, you can rest assured that our surgeons and the nursing team will do their best to ensure that all of your medical and aesthetic needs are accommodated.

Cosmetic surgery can seem intimidating, but if you are interested in other facial procedures alongside rhinoplasty, don’t hesitate to browse through Pall Mall’s cosmetic surgery services. We also provide brow lifts that are the perfect procedure for those wanting to refresh their look - this can be done after your full recovery from your rhinoplasty surgery.

When it comes to making your nose smaller or narrower, nose reduction surgery (also known as reduction rhinoplasty) can help with this. Nose reduction reduces the size of the nose by removing pieces of cartilage or bone from the nasal area.

However, when it comes to making the base of your nose appear naturally narrower, alarplasty surgery is an appropriate option.

Full recovery from alarplasty can take up to 1 to 3 months.

Nose reduction and alarplasty are not the same procedures, but their purpose in reducing the size of the nose is similar.

The complete opposite of nose reduction, nose augmentation refers to rhinoplasty that enlarges the shape of the nose. Nose augmentation can widen or lengthen the nose, from the bridge of the nose to the tip and nostrils.

This is done by taking cartilage from your ears and/or bone from other parts of your body such as the hips, elbow, possibly even your skull, for the cartilage or bone graft. With these grafts, your surgeon will reconstruct the shape of your nose, building it up into the shape that was planned.

Nose augmentation rhinoplasty is a popular option for people who believe that the size of their nose appears too small for their face. Even a slight change to the size of the nose can make a big impact on a person’s face and to their self-esteem.

If you think that you would benefit from nose augmentation surgery, Pall Mall can assist you with everything that you need to know about nose augmentation and whether it is a suitable rhinoplasty option for you.

If you have a downturned nose, or it is specifically the tip of your nose that you are unhappy with, tip plasty surgery is a good way to alter the nasal tip.

In comparison to standard rhinoplasty, tip plasty is often much easier and the recovery time is relatively shorter. This is because there is no reconstruction of the nasal bone and cartilage on the bridge of the nose, which causes the swelling, bruising, and bleeding in standard rhinoplasty surgery. As a result, recovery from tip plasty is less demanding.

If you are wanting to change the look of the tip of your nose only, then tip plasty surgery is certainly recommended compared to a normal nose reshaping surgery.

During the tip plasty procedure, your surgeon will make an incision between the nostrils - an open rhinoplasty. The bulbous tip cartilages, nostrils, and skin of the tip can all be altered, refining the shape of the tip. This also means that this procedure is suitable for those with nostril asymmetry as the nostrils can also be evened out with tip plasty surgery.

Despite the differences between rhinoplasty and tip plasty, as they both usually require an open rhinoplasty, the probability of scarring and the type of scarring are also the same.

Those with facial birth defects, particularly a cleft lip or cleft palate and a deviated septum, would be most appropriate for septoplasty. A deviated septum can also be caused due to an injury and can result in difficulty breathing as one nasal passage is smaller than the other.

With septoplasty surgery, this can be corrected for both cosmetic and medical purposes. Septoplasty can improve breathing, relieve facial pain, and reduce the frequency or likelihood of nosebleeds - all of these symptoms are due to a deviated septum.

The procedure for septoplasty is fairly simple, but like with any rhinoplasty, a complex procedure in its own right. Typically, your surgeon will make an incision on one side of your nose, lifting up the mucous membrane to access the septum. The septum is then moved into the correct position, and the mucous membrane is also repositioned.

Your surgeon may also remove pieces of bone or cartilage that are in the way for better access and reconstruction. Stitches may be required so that your septum and mucous membrane are secure during the healing process. Alternatively, stuffing cotton balls into your nose may also be suggested to keep them in position.

Alongside a septoplasty, you may also be recommended by your surgeon to undergo a nasal valve repair should they find any nasal obstruction during their consultations with you. Nasal valve repair surgery fixes nasal valve collapse, using a small piece of cartilage (usually from your ear) to support the area inside your nose that is collapsing to help with airflow.

This will result in a minor change in the appearance of your nose. As the cartilage graft is not particularly large and the change more subtle, this surgery may be right for you if you’re looking to not have your nose altered drastically.