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Nose Reshaping Surgery

The shape and size of your nose is something that really determines the overall look of your face, and as a result, if you are not happy with it, it can make you extremely self-conscious. Nose reshaping is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures for men performed at The Harley Medical Group Dublin clinics on men, with many choosing to undergo a rhinoplasty to repair damage done when playing sport, either to improve breathing capability, or simply to realign facial symmetry.

The Facts

• Nose reshaping surgery, also known as rhinoplasty, can be carried out to change the size or shape of the nose, and to correct minor breathing issues.
• Nose reshaping surgery is carried out inside the nose, meaning there are no visible scars and the procedure does not affect the appearance of the skin.
• This procedure is carried out under general anaesthetic and usually takes approximately two hours.
• People choose to have nose reshaping surgery to improve the overall appearance of their face and to correct any minor medical issues.

The procedure for nose reshaping surgery

• Nose reshaping surgery or rhinoplasty, is carried out under general anaesthetic and takes around two hours depending on the complexity of the procedure.
• The length, size, shape and angle of the nose can all be altered, as well as the size of the nostrils, and most alterations will be made from inside the nose, meaning there will be no visible scarring.
• Changes to the nostrils will be made so that any minimal scarring will be well hidden and barely visible in the natural creases of the nostril.
• The tip and lower part of the nose are made up of cartilage and if the size of this is being reduced, the right amount of cartilage will be removed with no visible scarring.
• The medical term for correction of a bent or misshapen nose is septorhinoplasty and your cosmetic surgeon will advise you on the best course of action to ensure that you achieve your desired look.
  

What to expect from nose reshaping surgery?

• Most men choose to undergo nose reshaping surgery either to improve their overall look, and therefore increase their confidence, or to correct minor breathing problems that have occurred through an injury to the nose.
• Many men find that their self-esteem is significantly increased following nose reshaping surgery and this in turn can positively impact on both personal and work relationships.
  

Recovery from nose reshaping surgery

• You will usually be required to stay in hospital overnight following a rhinoplasty so that your progress can be monitored before you are discharged.
• Clients report experiencing little to no pain following the surgery and any scars are rarely visible as surgery is performed inside the nose.
• You will be required to wear a small plaster dressing for between seven and ten days after the operation as this will help to keep the nose supported and safely in its new position, and protect it from accidental bumps and knocks.