Rhinoplasty, often known as a "nose job" or "nose reshaping" enhances facial symmetry and the proportions of your nose while addressing structural defects that can obstruct breathing.

Dr. Supasid carefully listens to your requests and optimizes the surgery based on your anatomy in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.

What can be addressed through rhinoplasty:

• The size of the nose in relation to facial harmony
• Width of the nose at the bridge or the size and position of the nostrils
• Nose profile, addressing humps or depressions on the bridge as well as increasing projection for a low profile nose
• Enlarged or bulbous nasal tip, drooping, upturned, or hooked tip
• Large, wide, or upturned nostrils
• Nasal asymmetry

It's important to note that aiming for complete symmetry might not be achievable, as some degree of facial asymmetry is natural. However, the objective is to create facial balance and harmonious proportions. 

Rhinoplasty for correcting a deviated septum: In cases where the surgery targets an obstructed airway, a thorough evaluation of the nasal structure and airflow is crucial.

Correcting a deviated septum, a common cause of breathing issues, involves adjusting the nasal structure to improve alignment.

Rhinoplasty is a personalized procedure, undertaken for your own satisfaction rather than conforming to external expectations or an ideal image.

Candidates: 

You might be well-suited for rhinoplasty if:

• Your facial growth is fully developed
• You are in good physical health
• You are a non-smoker
• You have a positive perspective and practical objectives for enhancing your appearance.

Risks and safety:

Rhinoplasty surgery risks include:

• Anesthesia risks
• Change in skin sensation (numbness or pain)
• Difficulty breathing
• Infection
• Nasal septal perforation (a hole in the nasal septum) is rare. Additional surgical treatment may be necessary to repair the septum but it may be impossible to correct this complication
• Poor wound healing or scarring
• Possibility of revisional surgery
• Skin discoloration and swelling
• Unsatisfactory nasal appearance

These risks and others will be fully discussed prior to your consent. It is important that you address all your questions directly with your plastic surgeon.

Preparation:

Before undergoing rhinoplasty surgery, you might be requested to:

• Undergo a lab test
• Make adjustments to your medication regimen or take specific medications
• Cease smoking
• Refrain from using aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements, as they can heighten the risk of bleeding

It's essential to arrange for transportation to and from the surgery, and have someone stay with you for at least the initial night post-surgery.

Recovery:

During your rhinoplasty recovery, a splint and/or packing may be placed inside your nose and a splint or bandages placed on the outside to support and protect the new structures during initial healing.

Although the initial swelling typically diminishes within a few weeks, the complete refinement of your nasal contour may take up to a year. Over this period, you'll observe gradual transformations in your nose's appearance, eventually settling into a more lasting outcome.

It's worth noting that swelling might fluctuate, occasionally intensifying in the morning during the first year after your rhinoplasty procedure.