What is rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty or nose job surgery is the most demanding cosmetic surgery in India. People opt for the treatment to change nose shape through cartilage or bone modification. Patients with nose deformity, improper nose shape, or another noise-related issue get the procedure.
Cost of Rhinoplasty (Nose job)
Rhinoplasty Cost in Vizag is around Rs 30,000 which is for a basic treatment plan. The change in the cost will depend on the place and in which city or place the hospital is located.
Hospital preference
Choosing the best hospital means quality treatment and it will make changes to the cost. Make sure to choose a premium hospital or which can provide you with all the basic treatment plans. If you want a luxurious healthcare facility then you can make the final choice accordingly.
City preference
The choice of city in which the hospital is located will make a lot of difference in the price. The transportation, food cost, and accommodation are higher in developed cities. It is better that you should research and then make the final choice on where to get the treatment.
Which are the reasons to get rhinoplasty?
As we have mentioned earlier, people get nose job surgery for different reasons. They may want to get it done after the injury, correct breathing issues, or birth defects. Some of the reasons to undergo the rhinoplasty include the following:
Change in nose size
Change in nose angle
Reshaping the nose tip
Nostrils narrowing
Bridge straightening
You are likely to be a good candidate for rhinoplasty if the nasal bone is completely grown. The ideal age to get it done is 15 years for girls and boys can get it after 18 years. Although, if you a patient has a breathing issue they can get it done before the mentioned age.
Types of rhinoplasty
Open rhinoplasty
In this approach, the nose cartilage of exposed by peeling back the nasal skin. The doctor will make a small incision on the columella which is the area between the nostrils. The incisions are not in a straight direction.
Closed rhinoplasty
Its other name is endonasal rhinoplasty and there is no need to make an external incision.
Which is better, open or closed rhinoplasty?
Well! There is no particular answer for that. The surgeon’s expertise and your situation will determine what type will be best for you. If you are okay with a light scar then you should choose this option.
What is the surgical approach?
The patient is administered anesthesia as an outpatient method or in the doctor’s clinic.
Medications are given through IV as it increases comfort and reduces infection chances.
The pulse and heart rate are monitored throughout the entire surgical approach.
Once everything is ready the surgeon will make cuts inside or between the nostrils.
The skin is pulled apart from the bone or cartilage. Following that the nose will be given the desired shape.
If more amount is needed, then the doctor may remove it from the ear or inside of the nose. In total, it will take 1 to 2 hours to complete.