Rhinoplasty Cosmetic Surgery
Rhinoplasty is the cosmetic surgery of the nose. It aims to modify the appearance or size of the nose by Dr Kotti to make it more in harmony with the other facial features.
What is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to correct the shape and structure of the nose, with the goal of enhancing facial harmony while preserving the patient’s unique features. This surgery is recommended to achieve the following goals:
- Reduce bumps and nasal humps
- Decrease the width of the nose
- Reduce the size of the nostrils and bulbous tips
- Decrease the projection of the tip of the nose
- Refine the nasal tip
- Correct a deviated septum to treat respiratory dysfunction
- Correct damage from trauma or a previous procedure
Types of rhinoplasty
- Open rhinoplasty: Uses a small columella incision for greater internal access and visibility, ideal for complex cases and tip work.
- Closed rhinoplasty: All incisions are made inside the nose, leaving no external scars.
- Reduction rhinoplasty: For thick, long, or hunchbacked noses or overly wide nostrils. Excess bone is reduced and cartilage reshaped.
- Augmentation rhinoplasty: For short noses or flattened tips, using cartilage grafts from the ear, septum, or rib.
- Revision rhinoplasty: Corrects unsatisfactory outcomes from a prior rhinoplasty.
- Functional rhinoplasty: Restores nasal breathing impaired by structural defects.
- Ethnic rhinoplasty: Enhances appearance while respecting and preserving ethnic facial characteristics.
Before rhinoplasty surgery
Several steps are carefully taken before performing nasal surgery. A checkup is usually requested to ensure that the surgery will have no negative impact on the patient’s general health. The patient must take into consideration some preliminary recommendations such as:
- Stop smoking to avoid slowing healing
- Stop taking aspirin and any product that contains it, as well as anti-inflammatories, since they slow down blood clotting and may cause excessive bleeding
Rhinoplasty – The procedure
Rhinoplasty typically takes between one and two hours under general anesthesia, with hospital discharge occurring on days 2–3 post-procedure.
To perform cosmetic nose surgery, the plastic surgeon begins by gently creating fine incisions — either inside the nostrils (closed approach) or via a small external columella incision (open approach), providing greater visibility to work on the tip.
The postoperative course of rhinoplasty
Following the intervention, the surgeon places a splint or wicks until relative healing of the incisions is achieved. A cast is applied after two days to consolidate and protect the new nasal structures.
Post-operative recommendations include:
- Sleep in a half-sitting position to reduce swelling
- Avoid alcohol, smoking, saunas, and tanning beds
- Do not apply makeup to the surgical area until cleared by the surgeon
- Avoid strenuous exercise until cleared by the surgeon
- Take all prescribed medications as directed
The patient will likely experience swelling and bruising, especially in the lower eyelids. For two to three months following surgery, the tip of the nose remains fragile. Some breathing difficulty may occur in the days immediately after the operation.
Rhinoplasty – Result
The result obtained following nose surgery is generally visible from the first 14 days following the operation. However, the final result requires at least 1 year to be truly appreciated. Results are permanent and long-lasting.
This procedure carries risks including numbness, temporary breathing difficulty, possible scarring, and delayed healing. Individual results vary per patient. A complete clinical assessment is required. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Specialist Plastic Surgeon · EBOPRAS Certified · Dubai UAE
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Clinical Focus on Anatomical Symmetry. Dubai UAE
Dr. Bouraoui Kotti is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (EBOPRAS-certified) with over 20 years of clinical experience. At Seline Clinic Dubai, he provides aesthetic and reconstructive surgery based on international standards.