Many people may have questions about what rhinoplasty is. This plastic surgery procedure is used to reconstruct and correct the shape of the nose. It can be done for a variety of reasons, not all of them aesthetic. In some cases, it can be done in order to restore the function of the nose, and to remove damage caused by various kinds of nasal trauma.
The surgery can be one of two types: either closed or open. In either case, an otolaryngologist, a maxillofacial surgeon, or a plastic surgeon works to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing nose. This is done by separating the nasal skin and the soft tissues from the nasal framework. An otolaryngologist is a term that means an ear, nose, and throat specialist.
Many people may not know that this type of surgery was first described in ancient India, in around 800 BC. There are texts that describe the reconstruction of the nose by using skin harvested from elsewhere on the body, most commonly the cheek. In fact, there are many such reconstructive surgeries that were described in these ancient texts, usually to repair damage done from amputation that was used as a form of punishment.
However, it is important to note that while the technology to accomplish such surgical feats was known to the ancient Indians and the ancient Romans, the knowledge was lost during the European Dark Ages. Following the collapse of Imperial Rome, the various surgical techniques that fall under the purview of plastic surgery went unknown to the Western world for over a thousand years.
As medical science advanced through the centuries, this type of procedure became more and more available to the average person. Today, it remains one of the most performed types of cosmetic surgeries, and many people choose to have it done simply to improve the appearance of their face.
It is important to remember that just like any other cosmetic surgery; the results are noticeable, but not miraculous. It is important to not overestimate how much cosmetic or plastic surgery can do for a person. The most important fact is that the patient wants to have this done for themselves, and never to please someone else, or to fit someone else's ideal of beauty.
That being said, there are many things that such a surgery can accomplish. A person's nose can be too big, asymmetrical, or simply wrongly shaped. It is possible to change the profile of the nose, the width of the nose, as well as any humps or crookedness in the nose. Many of these surgeries are also done for medical reasons, in order to improve a person's breathing or to combat a particular ailment.
Rhinoplasty can be done for many reasons. In a lot of cases, it is done in order to reconstruct the nose because of some kind of trauma. However, it is important to remember that if this is done as an elective surgery, the patient may be expected to handle any and all costs associated with it.
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