There are two main types of surgery for the nose. These two main types of surgery include the popular rhinoplasty and the less commonly talked about septoplasty.
Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure that contributes to the reshaping and overall contouring of the nose. There are many techniques that can be used for this surgery. Surgeons have created better and less invasive procedures in the last 10 years.
Rhinoplasty can correct many different irregularities in the nose. These irregularities include the slope of a nose, the tip and the shape of the bulb of the nose and correction of bumps and unilaterally placed cartilage.
Septoplasty is a surgery that is also reconstructive and is used to improve breathing by reshaping the nasal cavities to improve overall function. Many people know this surgery more commonly as the surgery to correct a deviated septum. But, there are several other reasons one would choose to have this procedure.
It is common for a patient to consult a doctor about septoplasty that experiences allergies associated with mucosal swelling regularly. Also, patients that have nasal polyps may also consider septoplasty surgery procedures.
Recovery from both surgeries is usually similar depending on the specific procedures used by the surgeon and the health and overall immunity of the patient. Most patients can expect swelling and bruising around the face and the eyes.
Every doctor will have different techniques in the surgery and for compression of the nose. It is important for a patient to understand the benefits of the techniques that their doctor chooses to use. During a consultation, most doctors will address this and also provide patients with information regarding risks associated with the surgical procedure. The consultation is an important time to consider the desires of the patient and the realistic availability of those desires with the surgery.
Doctors may suggest a septoplasty along with a rhinoplasty if a patient complains about symptoms associated with conditions that can be repaired with the surgical procedure.
