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Rhinoplasty means cosmetic surgery of the nose.
This procedure can be done from the age of 16, when growth is complete.
A rhinoplasty can be carried out alone or in association with other facial surgery such as a genioplasty (surgery of the chin), lifting, blepharoplasty,… The problems can be congenital, caused by an accident, or due to aging.
This procedure aims to modify the shape of the nasal pyramid (either partially or completely) to improve the aspect of the nose and can also, if necessary correct nasal breathing problems.
Two techniques can be used: closed or open rhinoplasty. Your practician can choose the best technique for you after examination.
In the closed technique incisions are hidden inside the nostrils and remodel the bone and cartilage which give each nose its distinctive shape. The skin covering these elements will be redraped and will adapt to the new nose. This point shows the importance of the quality of the skin for the final result which is obtained with no visible scars.
When a nasal obstruction impedes breathing it will be treated during the operation. This can be due to a deviated septum (the nasal partition) or hypertrophy of the nasal concha (bony structures inside the nasal cavity).
The purpose of the Rhinoplasty is to create a beautiful nose (without deviation or bump) but mainly functional and in harmony with the facial features.