A rhinoplasty is commonly referred to as a nose job in modern society. It is a surgical procedure that is implemented to change the structure, shape and look of a nose or even improve its passage function due to trauma or birth defects.

Prior to the procedure, your surgeon will go over the lifelike expectations of surgery. The surgeon will define what needs to be done and specify the most appropriate procedures to meet your expectations. With regards to what you can do to prepare for your rhinoplasty, we highly recommend that you do not take any medications that may cause blood clotting or cause severe postoperative bleeding difficulties. We also recommend patients to stop smoking at least a month prior to the surgery. Smoking slows down the recovery process and due to its unhealthy toxins we always recommend to quit smoking prior to surgical procedures.

Your surgeon will require you to wear a nasal strap for the first week after the rhinoplasty surgery. Following surgery, you may have adequate swelling and bruising around your eyes and nose that could last up to two weeks. You should refrain from any strenuous activity for up to four weeks after your surgery and stay followed closely by your physician who will let you know when it’s safe for you to return to your daily routine.

Outcomes from a rhinoplasty surgery can classically be seen after the swelling goes down and once your physician removes the nasal strap. You may find breathing a bit difficult for about 3 weeks after the surgery due to swelling in the passage. The swelling is expected to completely recede in 2 months or less. Following the healing of the bruises, you should be able to see the nose looking more refined and contoured to your requirements.

Because rhinoplasty surgery is a common yet complicated procedure and the nasal passage swells during the procedure, there is a chance you may need to have some post-surgery touch-ups. About 15 percent of patients with rhinoplasty surgeries require touch-up procedures.

Rhinoplasty surgery in Dubai is a generally a very safe surgical procedure. The most common risks during the procedure are post-surgery infection, adverse reaction to the anaesthesia, and excessive bleeding post-surgery. There is also a small chance that you will need additional surgery in the future. Another common risk with regards to cosmetic rhinoplasty is that you may be unsatisfied with the procedure and it is widely known that rhinoplasty has the highest rate of amendment in cosmetic surgery.

When it comes down to alternatives to rhinoplasty surgery in Dubai, there are none. But if you are considering an option to improve your breathing, you can try using nasal strips as a non-surgical option of correcting the problem.

An ultra-light, skin-colored, aluminum splint protects your new nose until the stitches are removed by your surgeon. You will be guided on aftercare by your surgeon, following the removal of the splint and stitches. It is very important to follow your surgeon’s aftercare guide following the procedure to maintain a problem-free recovery.

Rhinoplasty surgery takes two to six hours, depending on the patient’s requirements and complexity of the procedure. Once the surgery is complete, you will be monitored for some time following after-effects of anaesthesia and then discharged for recovery at home.

Rhinoplasty surgery in Dubai should not be performed on younger patients until their nasal passage and nose have both completed growing. The nose tends to be fully grown around the age of 14 for girls and a bit later for boys. We recommend an age above 16 years for the procedure following consent of a guardian above the age of 18.