Our nose length is determined by our genetic makeup, age, ethnic background, and gender. It is measured by calculating the distance from the nose tip to the angle between the eyes. Ideally, it is said that our nose length should be one-third of our face height. That means the distance should be equal between the hairline to the eyebrows, the eyebrows to the nose base, and the nose base to the chin. Unfortunately, some people have short noses which are not in harmony with their remaining faces. Thankfully, a short nose profile is correctable for cosmetic and functional benefits with Rhinoplasty in Dubai performed by the best plastic surgeon Dr. Parag Telang.
An overall short nose can be because of a short dorsum- a flat nasal bridge between the eyes, large nostrils, or an upturned, short nasal tip. It can be congenital, as prevalent in people of Asian and African American descent, or an outcome of trauma/ unsuccessful previous rhinoplasty surgery.
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Why Rhinoplasty is helpful in short nose correction?
Rhinoplasty (nose job) is a plastic surgery that aims to make modifications in the nasal bones and cartilage and improve the nose profile and function. When done to fix a short nose, the operation encompasses cartilage grafting, placing of nasal implant, reshaping of the nasal tip, and stretching of nasal skin to reshape the nose and enhance its size and proportions.
A short nose correction rhinoplasty, also known as nasal lengthening rhinoplasty, is a very challenging surgery for Asians because of their weak cartilaginous framework, thicker skin, and dense soft tissue envelope. Furthermore, there is a demand for highly skilled plastic surgeons to execute different surgical techniques involved in short nose correction.
When is Short Nose Correction Rhinoplasty Recommended?
Short nose correction rhinoplasty is an advanced level of surgery recommended in the following cases:
An elevated/upturned nose tip
A crooked nose, a saddle nose deformity, or a retracted nasal tip
A short and flat nose tip alongside the sharp nasal bridge
Overexposed nostrils (from the frontal view).
A lengthening rhinoplasty is performed when the above-mentioned features are seen in an individual. These can be the result of excess cartilage resection or collapsed nose bridge caused by botched primary or revision rhinoplasty; ethnic background; nasal trauma/injury; drug abuse/cocaine use; neoplasm; or cleft deformity/ Binder Syndrome.
How Short Nose is Corrected with Rhinoplasty?
A short nose correction rhinoplasty Plastic Surgery in Abu Dhabi involves the following steps:
Anaesthesia delivery- The surgeon provides local anaesthesia to the nose or oral sedative to make sure the patient has no pain or discomfort throughout the surgery. It is provided after a thorough cleansing of the face, specifically the nose.
Making of incisions- The incisions are made in the area from which cartilage grafts are to be harvested and then inside or/and outside of the nose to place grafts and perform required nasal structure alterations.
Nose lengthening surgery- For extension of the nose tip, the surgeon utilises cartilage grafts that the surgeon harvests from the rib, septum, or ear of the patient. The graft is added to the nose tip and the tip is pointed downward while reducing the nostrils. In some cases, a silicone nose implant is placed through an incision into the nose bridge. For nose tip lengthening, an extending spreader graft or columellar strut graft, whichever is appropriate is used. The skin is stretched over the new nose contour and lastly, all the incisions are stitched. All of this is done after taking note of the patient’s degree of nose, soft tissue density, and the extent of pressure applied to the nose tip.
Recovery- Just after the operation, the patient experiences slight swelling that may last for a few weeks. Full recovery takes about a year. The patient should follow the surgeon's recommended post-operative instructions on surgical wound care for quick and smooth healing.
Am I the Right Candidate for Short Nose Correction Rhinoplasty?
The suitable candidates for rhinoplasty for short nose correction are:
Those aged above 18 years having attained adult-level facial growth
People with a positive outlook and realistic expectations of their surgery outcome
People who are free of serious health issues or any active conditions that could interfere with surgery results and recovery
People who desire an anatomically proportionate nose for themselves
Individuals who have healthy eating habits and good lifestyle routine
Non-smokers
To know about your candidacy, you need to first schedule an initial consultation with our experienced and well known plastic surgeon Dr. Parag Telang.
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