Rhinoplasty
The nose plays a central role in facial balance and overall appearance. Rhinoplasty, commonly known as nose surgery, is a cosmetic and functional procedure designed to improve the shape, size, or proportion of the nose while maintaining facial harmony. Under the care of an experienced plastic surgeon in Mumbai, rhinoplasty can enhance both appearance and breathing function with natural-looking results.
Understanding the Basics
What is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes the nose to improve facial balance or correct structural issues affecting breathing. The treatment can address concerns such as a prominent hump, wide or asymmetrical nose, drooping tip, or nasal deviation due to injury or birth conditions.
Each rhinoplasty procedure is carefully personalized based on facial anatomy, skin thickness, and individual goals to ensure refined, balanced outcomes.
Types of Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty techniques are selected based on anatomy, goals, and functional needs. The most common types include:
Open Rhinoplasty
Involves a small external incision for greater visibility and precision, ideal for complex reshaping.
Closed Rhinoplasty
All incisions are inside the nose. Closed Rhinoplasty is suitable for minor refinements with no visible scars.
Functional & Revision Rhinoplasty
Focuses on improving breathing by correcting internal nasal structures, while Revision corrects results from a previous nose surgery.
You May Be Suitable for Rhinoplasty If:
Rhinoplasty is not about changing who you are, but refining features in harmony with your face. You may consider this procedure if you identify with any of the following:
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Concerned About Nose Shape or Size
If you feel your nose appears too large, wide, crooked, or disproportionate to your facial features.
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Have Breathing Difficulties
Structural issues such as a deviated septum can affect airflow and may be corrected during rhinoplasty.
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Unsatisfied after Injury or Trauma
Nasal injuries can alter both appearance and function, which rhinoplasty can help restore.
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Seeking Facial Balance
If you want subtle refinement that enhances overall facial harmony without an artificial look.
What to Expect from Rhinoplasty
Understanding the treatment process can help you feel more confident and prepared. Here, we outline how the procedure is performed, what results you can expect, and how recovery is managed after lip augmentation.
- The procedure is performed under general anesthesia in a certified medical facility.
- Surgical planning is done based on facial proportions, nasal structure, and functional needs.
- The surgery typically takes 2 to 3 hours, depending on complexity.
- Patients are usually discharged the same day or after a short observation period.
Initial changes become visible once major swelling subsides within the first few weeks.
The nose gradually refines over time as healing progresses.
Final results are usually seen after 6 to 12 months.
Outcomes are designed to look natural and in harmony with facial features.
Mild swelling, bruising, and nasal congestion are common in the early recovery phase.
Most patients can return to routine activities within 7 to 10 days.
Strenuous activities should be avoided for a few weeks.
Detailed aftercare instructions are provided to support smooth and safe healing.
Rhinoplasty is a highly specialised procedure where surgical skill, aesthetic judgment, and experience play a critical role in achieving natural, balanced results. Choosing the right plastic surgeon in Mumbai ensures both safety and outcomes that complement your facial features.
Dr. Shraddha Deshpande is a trained plastic surgeon in Mumbai with extensive experience in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. Her approach to rhinoplasty focuses on preserving facial harmony, maintaining nasal function, and delivering results that look refined rather than artificial.
Every woman carries her own kind of beauty. My role as a plastic surgeon is not to change who you are, but to highlight what makes you uniquely you. Aesthetic treatments should enhance individuality, not replace it with a generic, artificial look.
FAQs
Common Questions About Rhinoplasty
We understand that choosing an aesthetic procedure comes with questions. Here you’ll find clear, honest answers to help you understand the treatment and what to expect.
Rhinoplasty is designed to enhance facial balance, not alter your identity. The goal is subtle refinement that blends naturally with your existing features while maintaining overall harmony.
Discomfort after rhinoplasty is usually mild to moderate and well-managed with prescribed medication. Most patients report pressure or congestion rather than sharp pain.
Initial swelling reduces within a few weeks, but subtle swelling can persist for several months. The nose continues to refine gradually, with final results visible over time.
If rhinoplasty includes correction of internal nasal structures, many patients experience noticeable improvement in breathing along with aesthetic enhancement.
Yes, rhinoplasty results are long-lasting. Once healing is complete, the refined shape remains stable, provided proper aftercare and follow-up instructions are followed.
Rhinoplasty is typically recommended once facial growth is complete. A personalized consultation helps determine suitability based on individual anatomy and goals.
The appropriate technique is determined after a detailed consultation, facial assessment, and discussion of your concerns to ensure safe and suitable outcomes.
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Receive expert guidance and an honest assessment personalized to your facial structure and needs. Speak with a qualified plastic surgeon in Mumbai to understand the rhinoplasty procedure and outcomes.
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