TIP REFINEMENT (MINI RHINOPLASTY)

This depends on the type of technique used during the Mini Rhinoplasty and beforehand Dr Yannis will outline where he’ll make the incisions. Common Rhinoplasty stiches are either made within the nose – where he’ll use dissolvable stiches which are naturally broken down by the body as the skin heals – or around the nostrils or across the septum.

This is something that will be discussed during your consultation as there are some types of Nose Surgery that are best for you and some that won’t be as effective in achieving your goals.

Other common types of Rhinoplasty are:

Preservation Rhinoplasty (Piezo Rhinoplasty)An ultra-advanced version of the Rhinoplasty that harnesses the power of a Piezo. A Piezo is an instrument that emits ultrasonic wavelengths directly to the bone to trim and sculpt – without disrupting the nerve endings and causing dramatic trauma. Also known as an ‘ultrasonic Piezo rhinoplasty‘ it works within the nose and offers more accuracy, finesse and faster recovery.

Reduction Rhinoplasty

This surgery aims to reduce the overall size and volume of the nose. Reducing the size of the nose can dramatically improve the proportions and visual harmony of the face. The approach to surgery usually involves reducing the size of the nostrils, and we’ll also resolve irregularities and bumps on the bridge of the nose if necessary.

Augmentation Rhinoplasty

Augmentation rhinoplasty, also known as nose correction surgery, involves altering the nose to improve its shape. This approach would be suitable for patients who feel that their nose lacks definition, length, or has another undesirable shape. It’s also suitable for those with congenital abnormalities. This surgery enhances and augments the nose by using autogenous tissues or a silicone implant. The surgeon may decide to perform bone grafting on the nose to recreate the tip.

Alar Reduction

Alar Reduction (also called an Alarplasty) focuses on the width of the base of the nose and nostrils. During this procedure, the surgeon would narrow the width of the nostril base.

Revision Rhinoplasty

Dr Yannis Alexandrides has extensive experience in reconstructive surgery and in craniofacial reconstructive surgery and has performed multiple corrective operations on patients with severe injuries and congenital abnormalities.

Septorhinoplasty

A septorhinoplasty reshapes your nose and your septum (the cartilage that divides the two nostrils inside the nose). It can alter the appearance of your nose and improve breathing difficulties. This type of surgery addresses both aesthetic and medical concerns.

The ideal procedure for a nose reconstruction surgery would be someone who wishes to make changes to the appearance of their nose due to its shape or size or is having breathing difficulties.

Yes, in a positive way! Rhinoplasty surgeries, especially performed by one of the best Plastic Surgeons in the UK, can rebalance the facial features, and has an enhancing effect to the patient’s natural beauty and facial ratio.

Usually, a Rhinoplasty helps to improve breathing and often a lot of Dr Yannis’ patients state that prior to their Rhinoplasty, they had breathing difficulties and after their Rhinoplasty, respiration is improved. This is because Dr Yannis can help widen the nasal canals, making breathing through the nose easier.

Improvements will be visible upon the removal of your cast. Over six months to a year, your nose will continue to change shape. During this time, swelling should reduce and you should start to see the final results towards the end of 1 year.

With all surgeries there is a degree of risk, however, this risk is dramatically reduced when factors such as the surgeon’s experience, how long your surgeon has been practising, their medical qualifications, an excellent surgical team and state-of-the-art technology used, are taken into consideration.

If you do not like your Rhinoplasty results, we can do a Revision Rhinoplasty which is outlined in our Patient Promise. We do, however, ask our patients to wait at least twelve months as during the healing, your nose is still settling into its new shape which can take up to a year

The speed of recovery varies from patient to patient. We may require you to wear a nasal splint for the first week following your operation.

Swelling and significant bruising around the eye and nose area may occur and will continue to improve over the course of 2-3 weeks. Discomfort may be felt during this time. Numbness felt at the tip of the nose is normal, and will resolve over a few weeks. Some patients can experience a stuffy sensation up the nostrils, and the nose may become runny with fluid or blood.

No, we will ensure that during your Nose Job that you won’t feel discomfort. However, as a Tip Refinement is usually performed under local anaesthetic, you will be awake and may feel some sensations, but they should not be painful.

It’s also important to say that during most local anaesthetic surgeries performed at 111 Harley St., your eyes will be covered, and we often play music as this helps to make our patients feel more relaxed.

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