Rhinoplasty

Each plastic surgeon adopts his or her own procedures, adapting them to each individual case in order to correct defects and achieve the best possible results. It is therefore difficult to systematize rhinoplasty surgery. However, some common basic principles can be identified:
Incisions: these are concealed, usually inside the nostrils or under the upper lip, so there are no visible scars on the outside. They are then closed with small, usually absorbable, threads.
In the case of rectifications, the osteo-cartilaginous infrastructure can then be reshaped according to the anomalies to be corrected and the surgeon's technical preferences. Sometimes, cartilage or bone grafts will be used to fill a depression, support a portion of the nose or improve the shape of the tip.
Dressings and splints: The nasal cavity can be packed with a variety of absorbent materials. A shaping dressing is often applied to the nasal surface using small adhesive strips.

The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic, with a variable duration (or general anaesthetic in rare cases) depending on the operating time. It varies according to the surgeon, the extent of the improvements to be made, and the possible need for additional procedures, so the operation can last from 45 minutes to two hours.