5. Types of Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty can be
done by the Open
(External) or
closed (Internal)
technique. This will
depend on where
the incisions are
made.
Reduction and
Augmentation
7. Introduction
Rhino (Latin for nose)
and plasty (Greek for
molding or forming)
Greek word plastikos
meaning to give
something shape or form.
Rhinoplasty is a surgical
procedure used to modify
the size and shape of the
nose in order to give it a
more pleasant look.
Harmonize your nose and
show off a really
proportionate face.
8. Rhinoplasty in Ancient India
Noses were symbols of pride
Tempting targets during warfare.
Amputation of the nose -offenses,
including adultery.
Sushrutha, (600 B.C.)
‘Sushrutha Samhitha‘-surgery in
detail
18. Local or GA
if your nose only
needs a little
reshaping, you can
probably have local
anesthesia. If you
need more
extensive work,
you will probably
need general
anesthesia.
19. Post op period
Recovery may not be comfortable.
Pain
Bruising-swelling-edema
Black eye
Nasal blockage
Blood stained nasal discharge
20. Complications
Infection-Signs of an infection
include redness, severe swelling,
discharge, a foul smell, severe pain
or a fever over 100.5º F.
Bleeding ,hematoma ,seroma .
Numbness
Anosmia-temporary
General Dissatisfaction
23. Rhinoplasty preoperative
aesthetic evaluation
The goals of aesthetic surgery are a
satisfied patient and surgeon
Occasionally, the patient suffers from
a psychiatric illness.
understand the motivation of the
patient
Digital images of nose and face
Step ladder principle
24. Step ladder principle
One cannot climb
more than one or
two steps in a
ladder
Ugly nose can be
made better nose
Normal nose can be
made pretty nose
Ugly nose cannot be
made pretty Nose
25. Nose sculpturing:Types
Techniques
Closed and open Rhinoplasty
Open Rhinoplasty better
Dorsal hump reduction
Shortening of lower lateral cartilage
Sculpture of nasal tip
26. Septoplasty with Rhinoplasty
Septal Correction
Always done if
needed
Septoplasty
corrects the
functional issues of
nasal airway
33. Final Suturing and packing
Suturing by5x0 Ethilon and
3x0 catgut
Nasal Packing: Merocel –
Compressed gel-for
internal nasal pack.
Internal Silastic Splint-
This keeps the septum in
place, and removed after
5-7 days time.
External Thermpolastic
Splint. It will be removed
in 7 days time.
49. Best Candidates for Rhinoplasty
Those looking for
improvement, not
perfection
Those that are physically
healthy, psychologically
stable, and have realistic
expectations
Age -not to operate on
teenagers until after they
have completed their
growth spurt.