Rhinoplasty

Our renowned doctors aim to create the harmonious balance of the nose to the rest of the face with corrective nose surgery. Not only can the size be changed, but also the shape. It has the potential to change almost all visible features of your anatomy:

- Reducing the overall size of the nose
- Enlargement of the nose
- Shortening the length of the nose
- Reduction of the nostrils
- Reduction of the protruding tip of the nose
- Removal of a bump on the bridge of the nose

In addition to purely aesthetic changes, functional problems existing from birth can also be corrected with a nose correction. The appearance of the nose can also be improved after a break in the nose during sports or due to an accident. A crooked nasal septum or other anatomical conditions often lead to breathing problems, which are also corrected with this treatment.

With a nose correction, you have the chance to get the facial profile you have always wanted. This will make you feel more comfortable and confident with your appearance. Rhinoplasty procedures are performed at our clinic, Medical INN, by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty. You will meet your surgeon before your surgery at a personal consultation appointment so you can discuss the shape of your nose you want. What is special is that we rely on an innovation in plastic aesthetic surgery that saves you pain: instead of conventional tamponades, which are designed to prevent bleeding, we use self-dissolving nasal tamponades. These are much more comfortable for you.

If you are unhappy with the size or shape of your nose, this is a first clue. For many of our patients every day is an overcoming to go out of the house, because they are ashamed of their nose. But that is not the only reason. You may be happy with the shape of your nose, but get poor airflow due to a crooked septum or different sized nostrils, and therefore can't do the sports you would like to do. After a fracture of the nose, the shape can be restored with rhinoplasty.

Whenever you play with the idea of surgical treatment of your nose: Make a personal appointment with our specialists in plastic and aesthetic surgery or oral and maxillofacial surgery. In this conversation you will get certainty how the nose correction can help you and whether it is the appropriate method for your wishes.

In the following, we briefly explain the different methods to give you an overview.

Here, the doctors correct the shape of your nose exclusively from the inside.

With this technique, the treatment is performed through 2 small incisions on the nasal bridge. These will be barely visible after the nose correction.

This technique refers to a purely aesthetic treatment that corrects the shape of the nose and produces a harmonious result.

Secondary rhinoplasty is a possible 2nd surgery on the nose or becomes necessary when you want to correct a fracture.

Semptoplasty is a surgical treatment of a crooked or defective nasal septum. Here, not the appearance but the function of the nose is corrected.

The nose is not insensitive to the signs of aging. The cartilage tissue often changes and the skin also thickens in the lower part of the nose. Rhinoplasty for the aging nose, also known as rejuvenating rhinoplasty, targets these very changes and creates a more youthful appearance.

Since there are many different methods of rhinoplasty, the costs can vary. In a personal consultation, we can give you a concrete cost estimate based on your wishes and also show you possibilities for financing.

The first check-up after the rhinoplasty is done at your discharge on the following day. After a week, the second check-up will take place to make sure that everything is healing correctly. At this time, your nose will still be somewhat swollen, so the final result will not yet be visible. The splint that supports the cartilage can be removed after about 1 week. After that, our doctors will tape the nose for support. After about 1-2 weeks, the bruising and swelling subside and the result becomes apparent. It can take up to 1.5 years until the nose is completely swollen out.

Like any other procedure in plastic and aesthetic surgery, rhinoplasty is not entirely free of risks. Among the most common are hematomas, swelling and pain. These recede within a few weeks. Less common are visible and excessive scars. Our experienced team of doctors does everything to ensure that this risk is kept within limits.

Even if the change is obvious right after the surgery, bandages, swellings and hematomas can "hide" the result. The final result of rhinoplasty appears in the months following surgery. Full recovery from swelling can take up to a year; however, patients notice an improvement in appearance sooner.

Rhinoplasty permanently changes the shape as well as the size of the nose. Only accidents, new treatments or the aging process can change it again.

Health insurance companies pay for a nose correction (septoplasty) if you have difficulty breathing. Purely aesthetic corrections are not covered by insurance.

Even though rhinoplasty requires incisions, they are in discreet areas. Our experienced doctors make sure that the scar will be hardly visible after the surgery.

During the operation you will be under general anesthesia. Medication may be prescribed after the procedure to relieve pain. Most patients experience discomfort rather than pain afterwards.

Depending on the method and extent of the correction, bruises may form below the eyes. These will disappear in the days following the operation.

It is optimal to perform the nose correction only when the face is fully grown. As a rule, this is the case from the age of 18.

It is not always necessary to break the nasal bone for the procedure. For many, reshaping the cartilage is sufficient to correct the shape.

The reason for the nose correction is a more beautiful appearance. People who meet you new will not notice anything about it. Your circle of family and friends will probably notice the optical change.

You should rest for a week after the nose job. After a week, your bandages will be removed and you can then apply makeup.

If your nose is broken after a blow or an accident, you should wait a little before surgery. For the best result, it is important that the swelling has completely subsided.