Nose-Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty can be performed under a general anesthetic, sedation, or with local anesthetic. Initially, local anesthesia, which is a mixture of lidocaine and epinephrine, is injected to numb the area and temporarily reduce vascularity. There are two possible approaches to the nose: closed approach and open approach. In closed rhinoplasty, incisions are made inside the nostrils.
In open rhinoplasty, an additional inconspicuous incision is made across the columella (the bit of skin that separates the nostrils). The surgeon first separates the skin and soft tissues of the nose from the underlying structures. The cartilage and bone are reshaped, and the incisions are sutured closed. Sometimes the use a stent or packing inside the nose, followed by tape or stent on the outside is recommended.
Skin incision for an open rhinoplasty. The incision may be “v-shaped” or a “stair-step” shaped incision. This aids in attaining a precise closure and for camouflaging the resulting scar.
The incisions for a rhinoplasty are hidden inside the nose, with the exception of a small incision across the base of the nose.
Before & After
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