What to expect if you’re considering rhinoplasty

Written by: Mr Irfan Syed
Published: | Updated: 16/05/2023
Edited by: Jay Staniland

Rhinoplasty, or more commonly known as a nose job, is an operation that involves changing the shape of the nose to improve its cosmetic appearance. In some cases, there may also be a functional problem with the difficulty in breathing through the nose. This is something that can also be corrected as part of the procedure. We speak to leading London ENT and facial plastic surgeon Mr Irfan Syed about what's involved in this operation in this informative article.   

 

When should I have a consultation with the rhinoplasty surgeon?

If you’re thinking about having a rhinoplasty and are unhappy with the shape of your nose, then the consultation with your surgeon is the most important part of the process.


In this appointment, or more importantly series of appointments, the surgeon should find out exactly what are your particular concerns with your nose. The surgeon will then explain to you what can be done surgically to meet your expectations. It is routine practice for us to take some medical photographs of your face in order to plan the procedure and also to explain what we’re going to be doing in the rhinoplasty procedure.

 

 

What's involved in the rhinoplasty procedure?

Rhinoplasty is carried out under general anaesthetic as a day case procedure, so you shouldn't need to stay in hospital overnight.


There are two parts of the nose. There’s an upper bony part and a lower cartilage part. The upper bony part forms the bridge of the nose and the lower cartilage part includes the tip of your nose.


As part of the procedure, cuts are made inside and sometimes outside your nose and the skin and soft tissue is lifted off the bone and cartilage of the nose. This gives us access to the framework of the nose so that we can change the size, shape, and overall general appearance of the nose.

 

 

What's involved in rhinoplasty recovery?

After rhinoplasty, you should really allow for about 1 to 2 weeks off work. There will often be a dressing or a splint applied to the bridge of your nose to protect your nose and allow it to heal correctly. We often remove this splint or dressing about a week following surgery.

 

 

Why should I have rhinoplasty surgery at London ENT Surgeons?

At London ENT Surgeons, we recognise that making the decision to have cosmetic surgery on your nose is a big step. Choosing a surgeon can be incredibly difficult. There are a huge number of surgeons to choose from and it’s difficult to know if that surgeon has the skills in order to perform your operation.


At London ENT Surgeons, we guarantee that your rhinoplasty surgeon is an accredited NHS consultant with experience in complex nasal reconstruction. Our rhinoplasty surgeons have undertaken extra specialist training in nose reshaping surgery over and above basic plastic surgical training. In our consultation, we will listen to the concerns that you have about your nose and involve you in the surgical planning process. We will provide further consultations at no extra charge prior to your surgery to ensure that we have answered all your questions before you have this operation.


Our aim is to take the stress off this process so that you get the best result possible, because we've offered you the best service possible.

 

 


If you're considering having a rhinoplasty, arrange an appointment with Mr Syed via his Top Doctors profile.

By Mr Irfan Syed
Otolaryngology / ENT

Mr Irfan is a leading London ENT and facial plastic surgeon. He treats a wide range of general and paediatric ENT conditions and has a special interest in rhinology (nose and sinuses) and performing facial plastic surgery (nasal reconstruction and management of skin lesions).

He gained fellowship sub-specialty training in rhinology and facial plastic surgery at St George's Hospital London and the Sino-Nasal Institute of Florida. He was awarded the British Rhinological Society Bursary Award for training at the Sinus and Nasal Institute of Florida and the European Rhinological Society Award for training at the Amsterdam Medical Centre. His international training has also taken him to Paris and Vancouver.

In addition to his clinical work, Mr Syed is well recognised for his role in post graduate surgical teaching and is course director for the London Endoscopic Sinus Surgery course, the London Facial Plastic Surgery course, the London ST3 course and the London FRCS (ORL-HNS) Viva course. He has been invited to teach on a number of national and international courses including the Step by Step Rhinoplasty Dissection Course in London and the London Facial Aesthetic Cosmetic Training Course. He is the author of a number of textbooks in medicine and surgery. He has published extensively in peer reviewed literature and presented his work internationally.

He is currently a specialist advisor to the Care Quality Commission and an active committee member for ENT-UK, working to improve the training of future ENT surgeons.

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