Rhinoplasty – more beautiful and self-confident.

Rhinoplasty is one of the most frequently requested operations in plastic surgery clinics, where the nose is one of the most important manifestations of facial beauty, Rhinoplasty is one of the operations that are easy to achieve the best results, but it requires more accuracy and the use of the latest technologies and devices to reach a satisfactory result for the client.

 Learn more about rhinoplasty with Dr. Hossam Tahseen (consultant of plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine – professor of plastic surgery at Cairo University).

Reasons for resorting to rhinoplasty

There may be many reasons that push the client to look for the best plastic surgeon for rhinoplasty, and these reasons can be divided into physical and psychological reasons.

physical causes

There may be many physical reasons that push the patient to rhinoplasty and these reasons are divided into:

– Functional defects such as curvature of the nasal septum or nasal canals, which is diagnosed by an ENT surgeon.

– External defects in the nose and most of these defects are symmetry defects in the sense that the size of the nose and its shape are proportional to the measurements and shape of the face.

Psychological causes

The nose is one of the most prominent organs in the face, and the patient’s feeling of dissatisfaction with his nose may make him have a great desire to hide from people’s eyes or feel introverted. 

But it is necessary to distinguish between dissatisfaction with the presence of a problem in the shape of the nose, and dissatisfaction resulting from the presence of a psychological problem, which is called (Body dysmorphic disorder), a syndrome in which the patient suffers from constant dissatisfaction with his appearance, no matter how modified to reach the best picture.

In this case, it is better to treat this psychological problem first, and then do the appropriate procedure for the case.

What is the secret to the appearance of an enlarged nose with age?

This information is considered false information, as the size of the nose is fixed, but what leads to the appearance of a larger nose is that:

with age, the fat in the face around the nose decreases or falls down due to gravity, which leads to a smaller area around the nose and thus the nose appears larger.

Who is the medical team that performs rhinoplasty?

Dr. Hossam Tahseen’s center is characterized by performing rhinoplasty through an integrated medical team, consisting of:

• Highly experienced plastic surgeon in rhinoplasty.
• An experienced ENT surgeon.
• An anesthesiologist in case of resorting to general anesthesia.
• The medical and nursing team trained at the highest level to complete these operations.

Before rhinoplasty procedure

Before the rhinoplasty procedure, there are a set of steps necessary for the operation; which help the success of the operation, including these procedures:

medical examination of the nose

A comprehensive medical examination can include several steps, including:

• Performing magnetic resonance imaging of the nose.
• Perform a CT scan of the nose.
• It is possible to make a nasal endoscope.
• Good prognosis for the patient’s respiratory functions.
• Perform some laboratory tests, including the analysis of a complete blood picture, blood sugar level, anemia analysis, blood clotting examination, and others.

preparing for rhinoplasty by the patient

There are a set of tips that Dr. Hossam Tahseen is interested in giving to the patient before starting the rhinoplasty procedure, and the most important of these tips are:

• Tell the doctor the complete medical condition before starting the procedure.
• Stay away from smoking for at least two weeks before and after the procedure.
• Do not take aspirin and medications that increase blood fluidity two weeks before the procedure, as well as after it.
• The patient should stop eating and drinking for a few hours before the procedure.
• Avoid applying cosmetics to the face, before coming for the procedure.

Rhinoplasty surgery

The goal of rhinoplasty may be to bring the nose to the best suitable shape of the face, while fully maintaining the function of breathing.

Rhinoplasty can be performed in two ways:

• The use of fillers and Botox.
• Surgical Rhinoplasty.

The appropriate method is used depending on the client’s condition, and the doctor’s vision of the procedure gives the best possible picture.

Rhinoplasty may take from one hour to 6 hours, and it can be performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia, depending on the type of procedure taken.

in some cases the problem is at the tip of the nose or what’s called the nose Rabbit, and the solution to the problem is very simple, but in some other cases, it may require moving the bones of the nose using modern and advanced techniques such as the ultrasound osteotome, which cuts the bones very accurately.

Procedures followed after rhinoplasty

There are many tips to follow after rhinoplasty, the most important of which are:

• taking prescribed medications with great accuracy.
• keep the plasterer which placed on the nose, as it saves the nose from exposure to water or moisture.
• The doctor may ask to change the way you sleep for a while after the procedure.
• You can use contact lenses as an alternative to using medical glasses or sunglasses to avoid friction and pressure on the nose.
• Not to expose the facial muscles to great exertion, be it by too much screaming or excessive laughter.
• After the rhinoplasty procedure, there will be redness and swelling of the area around the nose, you should use cold compresses, and do not expose to direct sunlight; so as not to increase the inflammation of the swelling. 

Duration of recovery 

The duration of recovery may vary depending on the type of procedure taken, but most often the recovery period may range from 10-14 days, after which the plaster is removed and the bruises and swellings gradually disappear in a period of up to 3 months.

The cost of rhinoplasty

There are many factors that determine the cost of rhinoplasty, including:

• The nature and difficulty of the condition to be operated on.
• Various technologies, devices, and drugs are used in the process.
• The center where the operation will be performed and the degree of its equipment at the highest level.

And other factors that make the determination of the cost of rhinoplasty is carried out only after requesting a consultation from the Attending Physician.

Dr. Hossam Tahseen – the Best Rhinoplasty doctor in Egypt

Dr. Hossam Tahseen is considered one of the most qualified doctors in the field of rhinoplasty for several reasons, including the interest in using the latest technologies both in diagnosis and in treatment, which achieves results with high success rates.

 Dr. Hossam Tahseen is also one of the pioneers of plastic surgery in Egypt and the Middle East and is distinguished by high experience in this field.

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