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Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic or reconstructive nose surgery. This surgery is unique in that it can provide both aesthetic and functional improvements, including improving breathing, correcting the results of an injury, shaping the proportion of the nose, or correcting a birth defect.
For some, the septum, or the wall of cartilage between the two nostrils, may not be centered. This can create difficulties with breathing and congestion. A rhinoplasty can also correct this issue.
When you want to make a cosmetic improvement but still preserve your heritage, you may want to consider a Hispanic rhinoplasty in Tampa.
Rhinoplasty is a complex surgery that requires a skilled plastic surgeon to successfully complete it. The key to successful surgery is integrating the corrections with the person’s individual anatomy.
There are specific differences in a Latino or Hispanic nose; those from different areas of the world can have different characteristics, such as skin and cartilage thickness. Dr. Narasimhan will consider all these factors when he plans the surgery. Some people request a narrower base or a more refined tip with narrower nostrils. Dr. Narasimhan listens to your concerns and then provides an artistic vision through simulations to give you the information you need to ensure your goals are met.
All nose surgery is challenging, but preserving the unique ethnic characteristics of the Hispanic nose while reshaping it can produce extra challenges. Dr. Narasimhan does not use a cookie-cutter approach to any cosmetic surgery and brings his unique eye and style to the development and creation of each rhinoplasty surgery.
He prioritizes retaining an individual’s cultural traits and ethnic features while enhancing the bone structure and facial harmony that creates an appealing balance. While cosmetic appearance is important, it is crucial to maintain the stability of the structures that support breathing and nasal function. These factors each play a unique part in how a Hispanic rhinoplasty procedure may be performed in Tampa.
The key to a smooth recovery is preparation. You can take several steps before your surgery to ensure you have everything in place before you come home.
During your preoperative consultation with Dr. Narasimhan in Tampa, he will review your medical history, do a physical examination, and take photographs from different angles to use computer software simulation that shows you the possible results of the Hispanic rhinoplasty. He will also review your expectations and what a rhinoplasty can and cannot do.
It is important to eliminate any medication, supplements, or over-the-counter drugs that can increase your risk of bleeding for two weeks before and after surgery. You may have to work with your prescribing physician if you are taking medication that can increase the risk of bleeding but is essential to your overall health.
We recommend that you stop smoking four weeks before and after surgery. Tobacco and nicotine can increase your risk of complications from anesthesia, impair healing, and increase your risk of infection. This includes any tobacco product, or nicotine delivery system, such as vaping, nicotine gum, or nicotine patches.
Most people are discharged on the day of surgery and will need someone to drive them home and stay with them for a couple of days. After anesthesia, it can be difficult to remember things, and you may have a slower reaction time. A friend or family member can help with personal care and watch for complications as you recover from surgery.
Set up an area at home where you have easy access to things you need during recovery, such as water, phone, and entertainment. Finally, it is also important to have a good support system around you as you recover, including friends and family who can help support your efforts.
After surgery, the medical team will monitor you in the recovery room after your Tampa Hispanic rhinoplasty until you can go home. Your nose will likely feel stuffed up because of tissue swelling and there may also be splints inside and on top of the nose.
The internal bandages stay in place for up to a week and the splint on the outside of the nose can stay in place for one to two weeks. These are used to protect the cartilage and bone as it heals. It is not unusual to have a little bleeding or drainage from your nose for a few days after surgery. A small gauze can be taped under your nose to help absorb the drainage.
You will need to avoid intense or strenuous physical activities for several weeks. You must sneeze and cough with your mouth open and avoid blowing your nose to reduce any stress on the sutures. You will need to take baths instead of showers until the splint on the outside of your nose comes off.
It is also important to avoid facial expressions that move your cheeks, such as smiling or laughing. Wear clothes that do not need to be pulled over the top of your head and brush your teeth gently.
Finally, it is important to support your overall health, so your body heals well, including getting 8 hours of quality sleep each night, staying well hydrated, and eating a highly balanced and nutritious diet low in processed foods.
Changing the shape and size of the nose can make distinctive differences in your appearance. We encourage you to consult Dr. Narasimhan, who can show you simulations of what your nose may look like after correction to ensure it preserves your ethnic heritage. You will learn more about a Hispanic rhinoplasty in Tampa and how it can improve your self-confidence and self-image during your consultation with Dr. Narasimhan.
