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Choosing an Expert Rhinoplasty Surgeon is the Key to Success

Choosing an expertly skilled Rhinoplasty surgeon is the key to success, says Elite Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Group.

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21 August 2014

Last updated on 4 June 2018
Choosing an Expert Rhinoplasty Surgeon is the Key to Success

Rhinoplasty, nose reshaping surgery, a.k.a 'the nose job', is a plastic surgery procedure that is becoming increasingly popular in the Middle East. Elite Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Group in Dubai Healthcare City, led by Dr Allen Rezai, pre-eminent consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon of Harley Street, London, announces that Rhinoplasty is now the most sought-after surgical procedure at their DHCC clinic. 

Rhinoplasty surgery (commonly known in the media as a 'nose job') is one of the most frequently requested cosmetic surgery procedures. But how is it performed, what choices are available and, most importantly, which rhinoplasty surgeon is best for you? Dr Allen Rezai, an expert rhinoplasty surgeon, sheds some light on this operation and discusses the available options.

Rhinoplasty with Elite Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

Rhinoplasty, is a surgical procedure involving reshaping of the nose that is frequently performed for people who either have difficulty with nasal breathing, have suffered an accident involving the nose, have had a severe facial injury, or wish to improve their facial symmetry for cosmetic reasons. It is able to both reduce and increase the size of the nose; it can also change the shape of the tip and bridge of the nose; it can change the angle between the nose and upper lip; and it can reduce the distance between nostrils.

According to Dr Rezai, “Rhinoplasty is a procedure in which subtle changes in anatomy often make profound differences in appearance, making this one of the most challenging yet elegant procedures in plastic surgery. Although Rhinoplasty is a complex procedure, it is still one of the most frequently requested aesthetic procedures.”

“Nose surgery requires careful analysis of a patient’s concerns, detailed planning and a meticulous operating technique. The specific nasal problems must be thoroughly detailed in order to understand a patient’s likes and dislikes about their nose. Both external and internal examinations of the nose are also necessary so as to comprehend the complex three-dimensional nasal anatomy and to clearly define the aesthetic and functional problems,” says Dr Rezai.

Dr Rezai further explains: “There are basically two varieties of this procedure, known as Open Rhinoplasty and Closed Rhinoplasty, and the selection of which method should be used is for some patients a major issue. Open Rhinoplasty involves making a small incision externally at the base of the nose, whilst the Closed variety involves any number of incisions concealed within the nostrils. There is frequently an element of fear about the Open Rhinoplasty incision and whether or not it will be noticeable. Patients might even have seen examples of excessively visible scars from an Open Rhinoplasty. The fact is however that over-visible scars can indeed result when poor technique is used or if the patient is prone to keloid (raised) scarring Some Rhinoplasty surgeons are more experienced and proficient in one technique than the other, and some are equally experienced and proficient in both. So what should be uppermost in a patient's mind is not so much the technique that will be employed, rather the experience and proficiency of the individual plastic surgeon in obtaining the desired result.”

Rhinoplasty Before and After with Elite Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Group

Dr Rezai elaborates further concerning the two types of Rhinoplasty: “The first thing to know is that access to the nose provided by the Open technique is far superior to that available in a Closed Rhinoplasty, therefore diagnosis and treatment of problems involving the tip of the nose can be more accurate. Closed Rhinoplasty, which might be excellent for removing a bump on the bridge of the nose, does not allow the surgeon to see the cartilages of the nose tip nearly as well, so it is much more difficult to achieve symmetry in the tip, which in the long term can result in more problems.


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“The Open Rhinoplasty method in fact facilitates several different techniques that enable a surgeon to reliably reshape the nose tip resulting in a smaller nose. This is much more difficult to achieve using Closed Rhinoplasty. Indeed work on the nose tip, bridge, and septum can all be accomplished in Open Rhinoplasty through the same external incision.

“Since the risk of visible scarring is one of the reasons why some patients request Closed Rhinoplasty, it should also be mentioned that the incisions made by this technique can in theory also pose healing problems. Some of these incisions are made near the narrowest part of the nasal airway, so even a small quantity of excess scar tissue could seriously compromise breathing. However in reality a highly experienced surgeon will produce results with no visible scarring or scars well concealed within the nasal folds.”

“One slight disadvantage to Open Rhinoplasty,” concludes Dr Rezai, “is that the operation will take somewhat longer. But every surgical technique has its advantages and disadvantages. Patients should not be over-concerned as to whether their preferred surgeon suggests an Open Rhinoplasty or a Closed Rhinoplasty. What is more important is the outcome of the procedure and that your surgeon can achieve exactly what is right in your particular circumstances.”

For more information about Rhinoplasty at Elite Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Group or to book a Consultation with Dr Allen Rezai  please call +971 4 431 2396.
 
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