When performed by a skilled facial plastic surgeon like Dr. Edgar Eduardo Santos, rhinoplasty can improve a number of aesthetic and functional issues.
In addition to removing humps, improving symmetry, and narrowing or widening the nasal bridge, rhinoplasty can be used to change the angle of the nasal tip, enlarge or reduce the size of the opening of the nostrils, enhance breathing, and alter the length of the nose.
If you have a specific concern in mind, you can start an online consultation with Dr. Santos from Tijuana Rhinoplasty, and he will determine if your desired outcome is possible.
Concerns Treated with Rhinoplasty
The physiology of the nose is quite complex, and rhinoplasty is typically regarded as one of the most complex plastic surgeries, requiring extensive knowledge of facial anatomy.
However, it can be a remarkably effective procedure. Today, we discuss five of the most common issues that rhinoplasty addresses.
Deviated Septum
The septum is the cartilage running down between your nostrils. It should be located centrally so that each air passage is about the same size. The septum may be pushed to one side due to a broken nose or other injury, or you could be born with uneven passages.
If you’re an active person, correcting a deviated septum can improve airflow for effective cardiovascular performance. Rhinoplasty can rebuild the structure of your nose to keep the septum centered.
Broken Nose
Repairing damage following broken noses is perhaps the most common non-cosmetic reason for rhinoplasty. It can involve reshaping cartilage or resetting broken nasal bones.
Usually, rhinoplasty for the aftereffects of a broken nose focuses on breathing function and not maximizing aesthetics. This is called a corrective rhinoplasty.
Nasal Humps
A prominent hump on the bridge area of your nose may give the impression your nose has been broken, since unrepaired breaks can also result in a hump. However, you may have excess cartilage forming the hump without ever breaking your nose. Rhinoplasty can remove the excess, removing the hump and reshaping your nose.
Nostril Shape
Nostril shape is a personal preference. Some people find theirs too narrow, too wide, or unsatisfying in some other regard. Rhinoplasty can address nostril shape, but it’s a rather invasive version of the procedure, since the entire physiology of the nose must be considered. Breathing function may influence how much your nostrils can be altered.
Large Nose Tip
The classic bulbous nose shape can throw the look of your nose out of balance with the rest of your face. As with nasal humps, cartilage can be removed, and a popular approach to nose tip alteration accesses cartilage from within the nose, so scars resulting from rhinoplasty are hidden from sight.
Because of the complexity and variations possible with rhinoplasty surgery, an experienced surgeon is a must. Lakeshore ENT has a team of 16 surgeons who specialize in ear, nose and throat issues, including specialists in rhinoplasty.
Whether you want to restore breathing function or rebalance the look of your face, call or start an online consultation today.
