Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure used for fixing nose impairments and producing a more attractive appearance. It’s always a question for the patients concerning whether they require rhinoplasty or other nasal surgeries. For accomplishing this purpose, we are provided the following extensive article. You can get everything you should know about the rhinoplasty procedure in this page.
What is Rhinoplasty Surgery?
Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, is a cosmetic surgery that is done for enhancing the shape of the nose. Patients, by having rhinoplasty surgery, can change the size, shape, or proportions of their noses. Furthermore, rhinoplasty may also be used to correct some breathing difficulties. Overall, Rhinoplasty will have many benefits for patients who are suffering from their nasal shape and problems. That is why it is perceived as the most popular cosmetic surgery performing in the world.
Rhinoplasty and other Nose Surgeries
Rhinoplasty is just one option for patients to improve their nasal problems. Many other nose surgeries can be used for achieving various goals. In the following, we’ll discuss some of the most frequently used ones.
Septoplasty is a medical surgery mainly recommended to patients who want to correct their breathing problems. This procedure is also known as deviated septum surgery. For more details please visit Flora’s Septoplasty page HERE.
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Nose lift
This procedure will lift the patients’ nose without going under the knife. It is usually used for patients who have minor nasal problems. For more detail please visit Flora’s nose lift page HERE.
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Balloon sinuplasty
Baloon sinuplasty will work its best for treating and reducing irritable sinus infections. For more information please visit Flora’s Baloon sinuplasty page HERE.
Non-surgical nose job or liquid nose job
In this procedure, special kinds of fillers will inject into the patient’s nose for cosmetic reasons. It is rather applied to patients who haven’t serious complications in their nose shape.For more information please visit Flora’s Non Surgical Nose Job page HERE.
This surgery is a combination of rhinoplasty and septoplasty. By having septorhinoplasty, patients can both correct their breathing problems and boost their nose appearance.
It is clear now patients have several choices for fixing their different nasal issues. The important thing here is the necessity of having a medical consultation with experts in order to make the best decision. For more information regarding the different kinds of nasal surgeries, you can take a look at the Flora’s Nose surgeries page HERE.
Why Should I have a Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty surgery will present its patients with multiple advantages. By referring from health.harvard.edu we gathered the followings benefits of having the nose job surgery:
- Change the shape of the nose to produce a more elegant nose
- Reduce the nasal tip
- Reduce the nose bridge
- Beautify the shape of the nostrils
- Improve breathing
- Correct some problems associated with a deviated septum
- Balance the shape of the nose to make harmony in the face
- Improve the quality of daily life
Is Iran a Wise Choice for Having a Rhinoplasty?
In fact, Iran is considered the wisest choice for having the rhinoplasty procedure by experts. Especially, for the ones who wanted to have a superior quality nose job at the most economical cost. In the below, you can see the benefits of having a rhinoplasty procedure in Iran.
- The high-experienced and skillful Iranian plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists (ENT)
- The high-tech hospitals and clinics in Iran for cosmetic surgeries
- The high satisfaction of Iran’s medical tourist from their rhinoplasty’s result
- The outstanding hospitality of Iranian
- The beauties of Iran
- The safety provided in Iran for medical tourists; Iran is listed among the safest countries for traveling according to the travelriskmap.com
How Much does a Rhinoplasty Cost?
Similar to most cosmetic surgeries, the exact cost of rhinoplasty deviates from one patient to another. The price for your rhinoplasty procedure is highly dependent on your condition and expectations. There are various factors you need to consider regarding the cost of a nose job. In the below, we provided some of them.
- The experience and expertise of your plastic surgeon and otolaryngologists (ENT)
- The location in which you decided to have your nose job
- The cost of required anesthesia
- The complexity of your required nose job surgery
- Hospital expenses
- Further, if you decided to have your nose job in a foreign country, you should consider the following factors as well as the above ones.
- The cost of daily life in that country
- The reputation and popularity that country has for cosmetic procedures
- The costs of your medical tourism agency
How Much is the Rhinoplasty Cost in Different Countries?
Regularly, rhinoplasty cost is more expensive in western countries, like the US and Canada, than in other countries. According to the data that treamentabroad.com provided, the cost of a rhinoplasty procedure in the US ranges from $5000 to $12000. Healthline.com also reported that the average cost of a nose job surgery is $4500 around the globe. Anyhow, if you are looking for a more economical price for your rhinoplasty surgery, you should surely consider Iran. Besides the affordability of their cost, nose job’s quality in Iran is superior. You can see the other advantages which Iran has over the other countries in the above section of this article. In the table below, we prepared the average cost of a rhinoplasty procedure for you to compare.
| Country | Rhinoplasty’s average cost |
| US | $8000 |
| Canada | $7500 |
| UK | $5000 |
| Colombia | $3500 |
| Lithuania | $3000 |
| Turkey | $3000 |
| Mexico | $3000 |
| Spain | $2500 |
| India | $2500 |
| Iran | $2000 |
*The above stats are based on the data provided by health-tourism.com
Does my health insurance defray the cost of the rhinoplasty?
Unfortunately not. Health insurance companies regard rhinoplasty as a cosmetic surgery in which there is no serious need for it. And that’s why they are avoiding covering the rhinoplasty cost for their clients.
Still, if you need more information about the rhinoplasty cost and its influencing factors, you should see our other article. Please click here to see flora’s “How Much is a Nose Job ?” .
How to Prepare for a Rhinoplasty Procedure
To make themselves fully prepared for having any medical surgery, patients need to know about the overall stages of their upcoming medical procedure. For this reason, we will explain the stages that a rhinoplasty patient should expect in the following.
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Talking your medical history with the doctor
In this stage, patients should inform their doctor about any medical surgeries or physical inability that they had or have. They also should notify their doctor about the supplements or medication they are using for avoiding probable problems happening.
During this stage, the doctor will have medical tests on you to know your condition better. Physical inspection by the doctor will also take place in this stage.
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Medical photography
Surly, taking medical photographs of patients’ noses from all angles is essential before the surgery. Your doctor can inspect the pictures and plan the surgery in a needed way.
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Discussion of patient’s expectations
During the medical meeting which will happen between doctor and nose job patients, they should tell about their exact expectation from their upcoming rhinoplasty surgery. They may have also Discussion and judgment about the different possible results.
Rhinoplasty Surgery
Rhinoplasty surgery usually takes between 1 hour to 3 hours. The exact time depends on the complexity of the surgery. The usual steps in the surgery are:
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General or local anesthesia
For having a pain-free rhinoplasty, anesthetic medications will inject or give to the patient before the surgery.
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The incision
After anesthetics start working, the surgeon will make some incisions on the nose.
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Reshaping the nose structure
After the incisions have been made, the surgeon will lift and fix the structure of your nose to achieve the desired outcome.
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Closing the incisions
The surgeon will use nasal stitches to close the incision on your nose.Then, he will attach special kind of nasal splints on the nose. The main reason for usages of these splints are to maintain the new nose shape and protect the new fragile nasal tissues.
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See the result
After 3-6 months, nose job patients would be able to see the result of the surgery.
Recovery After Rhinoplasty Surgery
As many medical experts claimed, recovery procedure after the rhinoplasty is the most important phase. Thus, rhinoplasty patients should have been alerted about the directions they need to consider after the surgery. In the following some Dos and Don’t’s after the rhinoplasty are included for consideration.
- Patients should avoid any tense physical activity at least for 3 months.
- Instead of showers, patients should take baths while having bandages on their noses.
- Eating high-fiber foods will help to recover better
- Avoid intense laughing or smiling
- Cover your nose with nose tapings for the prescribed time
- Teeth brushing should happen gently and smoothly
- Patients should avoid strenuous activities such as running and jugging
- Patients should avoid blowing their nose
- Staying out in the sun is harmful to rhinoplasty patients after the surgery
- Avoid smoking and drinking alcohols for one month
- Avoid swimming at least for 3 months
*Most of the above explanations are referred from mayoclinic.org
For knowing more dos and don’ts and details about the nose job and its recovery procedure you could check Flora’s rhinoplasty recovery page HERE.
Who are Good Candidates for Rhinoplasty?
Generally, a good candidate for rhinoplasty should have the following properties:
- Be healthy with no serious medical inabilities or illnesses
- Patients who hadn’t smoke for a month and showed that they can stop smoking for quite a while
- The facial growth of the nose job patients should be completed
- Patients should have realistic expectations from their nose job.
Different Types of the Rhinoplasty Surgery
Mainly, rhinoplasty surgery has two common types, close rhinoplasty, and open rhinoplasty. In the below, we compared these two type for highlighting the differences
- Open rhinoplasty is performed from the outside of the nose while closed rhinoplasty’s modifications are performed inside the nose.
- Open rhinoplasty is recommended for patients who need a significant change in their nose shape. On the other hand, closed rhinoplasty will work better for patients who have minor problems with the shape of their noses.
- Closed rhinoplasty is more complex and difficult for surgeons to operate than open rhinoplasty. Hence, it is better for patients to have a skillful plastic surgeon or otolaryngologists (ENT).
- Open rhinoplasty tends to be more invasive than closed rhinoplasty.
- Open rhinoplasty requires more to perform and will have a longer recovery duration.
It can be concluded that some patients may benefit from the open nose job while others profit from a closed one. To determine whether you are required an open or closed nose job you should consult with cosmetic experts. You can contact Flora by clicking HERE and benefits from our online team’s consultation 24\7.
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Tipo plasty
Tipo plasty or nasal tip plasty is a surgical procedure in which the patient’s nose tip will be reduced to the desired size and shape. In this special kind of nose job, the surgeon will remove the excess cartilage or move it to keep the nasal tip in line with the aesthetics of the face.
Revision rhinoplasty is used for patients who have had an unsuccessful rhinoplasty. By having the second rhinoplasty they aim to achieve the desired result that the first surgery didn’t provide. It goes without saying that by being cautious in choosing your plastic surgeon there would be no need for this surgery. Choose Flora’s high-experienced surgeons to experience the most satisfying outcome from your rhinoplasty.
Who is a Rhinoplasty Surgeon?
Both facial plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists (ENT) can perform rhinoplasty surgery. We list some characteristics of a good rhinoplasty surgeon for you to consider below.
- Having scheduling appointments
- Experienced enough
- Skilled enough
- Sustaining acceptable medical records
- Having ethics
- Benefits from good interpersonal skills to have satisfactory patient relationships
As we discussed, many experienced plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists (ENT)are working in Iran. Most experienced among them have been chosen by Flora medical tourism agency in order to guarantee the best possible result for our beloved customers. You can see our surgeon’s medical records and information HERE to made sure of the appropriateness of them. You can choose whoever you want to perform your surgery. Just give us a message by clicking HERE and set an online consultation session with our medical team.
Risk and Side Effects of the Rhinoplasty Surgery
Alike to all medical procedures, a rhinoplasty also has its side effects and risks. It is necessary for nose job patients to inform about these risks and side effects before going under the surgeon’s blade. For this reason, we provide you with the most usual side effects and threats of rhinoplasty surgery in the following:
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Bleeding
Bleeding is normal after or during the surgery and patients shouldn’t worry themselves over the bleeding.
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Infection
Infection is possible to occur after the rhinoplasty. Patients who are experiencing this side effect should take antibiotics to control and reduce it (under the doctor’s prescription).
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Pain
Patients may have pain and discomfort in the first week after their surgery. This pain is completely tolerable by taking pain medications.
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Swelling and bruising
It is common for patients to have swellings and bruises on their faces after having the rhinoplasty. There is no need to worry since all the swelling will be gone after 3 weeks or so.
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Septal perforation
Septal perforation may occur after the rhinoplasty because of post-operative infection. A serious septal perforation may require the patient to have a revision rhinoplasty.
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Difficulty breathing through the nose
Patients may have some difficulty breathing through their nose after the rhinoplasty. It should be treated by the doctor’s prescription in follow-up visits.
What is the Difference between Rhinoplasty and a Non surgical nose job?
Rhinoplasty is more frequent and beneficial than a non surgical nose job. The reason is that rhinoplasty has been used for treating multiple nasal problems simultaneously. A non-surgical nose job may have its value but it will just benefit the patients who have minor problems in their nose appearance. In rhinoplasty, the structure of the nose will be changed by the surgeon after he incised the surface structure. But there is no incision in a nonsurgical nose job whereas the surgeon will inject fillers to a nose for a more attractive appearance to appear.
What is the Difference between Rhinoplasty and Nose Lift?
The biggest difference is that the result of a nose lift is temporary while a successful rhinoplasty may give the patients a permanent result. Plus that, nose lift is kind of a nonsurgical nose job in which the surgeon will only deal with the surface structure of the nose.
What is the Difference between Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty?
Septoplasty is a medical procedure that corrects the patients’ breathing problems by fixing the deviated septum. By contrast, rhinoplasty is used for cosmetic purposes and delivers the patients a more attractive nose. For more information see Flora’s septoplasty page HERE.
What is the Difference between Rhinoplasty and Septorhinoplasty?
The main goal of rhinoplasty is beautifying the shape of the nose. However, it can sometimes be used for treating the irritating breathing problems that the patients experiencing. Septorhinoplasty is the medical term for this procedure which be used for both cosmetic and medical purposes.
Is Rhinoplasty Surgery Worth it?
Undoubtedly, a rhinoplasty surgery will worth it for patients who want to enhance the appearance of their noses. Actually, it’s the best option for fixing the nasal impairments. Moreover, a rhinoplasty procedure may have other interests as well, like improved breathing and fixing the deviated septum.
Follow up After Rhinoplasty
Having a consistent follow-up program would have many benefits for patients after their rhinoplasty surgery. The patient’s health condition should be checked from time to time. They may also need some help regarding their recovery procedure which requires them to consult with a medical expert.
In the following you can see in which conditions patients should call their doctors and inform them.
- Experiencing Difficulty in breathing
- Having Serious nose bleeding
- Having a high fever and chill
- Headaches
- Stiffness in the neck
Because of the great importance of a recovery procedure after a rhinoplasty, Flora medical tourism agency designed a consistently ordered follow-up program for its patients. Flora’s follow-up program will continue for two years after the surgery. In the following, we list some advantages that Flora’s follow-up program has over the other medical tourism agencies.
- Flora has a specialized follow-up team consisting of experts in the field of cosmetic services
- Flora’s follow up team will help you through your recovery procedure for two years after the surgery
- Flora has a CRM which is a customer relationship management
- Besides the follow-up team, Flora’s customer can contact their doctors and ask them about the problems they may face
- Flora’s customers will join Flora’s customers’ club in which they can benefit from special discounts on cosmetic and medical services
By acquiring this follow-up program, there would be no complication for Flora’s patients regarding their rhinoplasty recovery procedure. Hence, they should chill and wait for the result of their rhinoplasty become appeared after nearly 6 months.
Last Word
Rhinoplasty is the most frequent nasal surgery which millions of people undergo every year. This cosmetic procedure is the most desirable surgery used for enhancing the shape of the nose and its appearance. However, not all patients suffering nasal problems may need rhinoplasty surgery. in the above article, we brought up the differences which distinguish rhinoplasty from other nasal surgeries. So that, you would be able to choose the fitting medical procedure for your condition. As a general service, Flora’s online medical team is available 24\7 for helping nose job patients eagerly. You can simply contact us by clicking HERE.
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