How do you know if you are eligible to have Rhinoplasty?

If you want to change the appearance of your nose for aesthetic or health reasons, whether because you consider it to be large or small, you are not satisfied with its shape or it has a deformation due to injury or trauma, a congenital defect, or breathing difficulties due to, therefore, you may be able to benefit from Rhinoplasty.

The surgeon will determine if you are eligible for surgery, however, you should consider:

• That your age is over 18 years to ensure that you have reached the development of the facial mass.
• Have good physical health.
• Do not smoke or vape.
• Have realistic and reasonable expectations about what to expect with nose surgery.

What does Rhinoplasty plastic surgery consist of?

This surgical treatment is performed on an outpatient basis, you will not have to stay in the hospital, except in cases of complications, but you will need a companion when leaving the operating room and during the first stage of recovery.

The surgery is usually performed with general anesthesia, so you will be completely asleep, or with local anesthesia, so you will not feel pain. The incision is made inside the nose or sometimes outside. The surgeon will reshape cartilage and bone, removing excess tissue or grafting similar tissue from other parts of the body, close the incisions, and may place a splint or cast on the outside of the nose to support and protect it during healing. The procedure lasts between approximately 60 and 90 minutes.

What is recovery like from a Rhinoplasty procedure?

The immediate recovery time at the destination chosen for the surgery is 6 to 9 days. At this stage you may experience discomfort around the nose, swelling and bruising. It will require resting with your head elevated, not doing physical activities, or exposing yourself to the sun. In addition, you should protect the operated area from any blow or impact and also avoid blowing your nose.       

The surgery recovery process usually lasts 6 to 8 weeks.

Benefits of Rhinoplasty

Generally, the nose surgery procedure manages to change the appearance of the nose and face significantly, even with small changes.

Recommendations of Medical Boulevard para que tenga éxito en su viaje de turismo médico durante el tratamiento de Rhinoplasty.

• Consult your doctor to find out if you are a candidate or eligible to have Rhinoplasty. Clearly express your expectations and realistically assess with the surgeon whether the results you expect are achievable.
• Ask the doctor for information about possible complications that this treatment may have in your case and how to deal with them.
• Follow the instructions of medical personnel throughout the entire process, including recovery, and do not expose yourself to unnecessary risks. 
• Contact the medical team immediately if you have any problems with the procedure performed.
• Consider your medical tourism trip as an ideal time to commit to improving your lifestyle and making lasting positive change for your health.