According to Statistics in Austria 2019, almost 7,800 corrections of the nasal septum (septoplasty) as well as 630 corrections of the outer nose (rhinoplasty) and 7,050 other operations on the nose were carried out in Austrian hospitals. In addition, both the nasal septum and the outer nose were corrected in around 2,400 cases. Worldwide, the ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) reports the number of aesthetic nose operations in 2018 with around 954,400 procedures. Brazil tops the list with around 77,200 nose jobs, followed by Mexico and the United States. According to these statistics, there were around 30,900 aesthetic nose corrections in Germany. In total, ISAPS registered almost 11.6 million aesthetic operations worldwide in 2018.
Even in ancient times, a well-shaped nose was considered an ideal of beauty. Nothing has changed to this day. From the cute snub nose to the distinctive eagle nose, each nose is characterized by its individuality. However, not everyone is happy with the shape and size of their nose. Surgical nose surgery in Vienna can give sufferers a harmonious facial expression.
Rhinoplasty can be desired for a variety of reasons. Many are bothered by a too large or crooked nose or a clearly visible bump on the bridge of the nose. For some, only the tip of the nose is too big, others disturb the width of the bridge of the nose.
But not only aesthetic reasons speak for a nose correction in Vienna: functional impairments, such as those that can occur with a crooked nasal septum, are remedied by an operation. Breathing problems or sleep apnea, which can lead to increased daytime sleepiness, are also a common reason for surgery.
People who are dissatisfied with their noses can achieve a significant improvement in their appearance and thus their general well-being with the help of a surgical nose correction (rhinoplasty) in Vienna.
Rhinoplasty is one of the most demanding and complex surgical interventions that require the surgeon to be extremely competent and focused. One of the biggest challenges is to adapt the new nose to the individual face shape.
In order to achieve a natural result, many years of experience and a keen sense of aesthetics are essential. It is also about not impairing the function of the sensitive organ. Good nasal surgery in Vienna therefore requires specialization, because the surgeon must know in detail the modern surgical techniques of plastic surgery and ENT medicine. Extensive and long-term experience at the operating table is equally important.
Before a rhinoplasty in Vienna, a detailed discussion with the doctor or surgeon is taking place. He explains the possibilities and limits of the procedure and finds out what the patient is thinking of the future shape of his nose. In addition, the patient can be shown before and after pictures of operations that have already been performed so that he can get a better idea.
Some doctors and clinics in Vienna also offer the possibility of computer simulation. The patient's wishes and objectives can be visualized on the screen using a personal photo. A detailed explanation of the course of the operation, the technology used as well as risks and possible complications is also part of a good consultation before a nose job.
A good general state of health of the patient is a prerequisite for any surgery, including a nose job. Any contraindications, such as certain diseases, must be clarified with the treating doctor. As with any surgical procedure, blood-thinning medication (acetylsalicylic acid such as ASS® and Aspirin®, Marcumar®, Plavix® etc.) should be discontinued, if possible two weeks beforehand, in order to minimize the risk of bruising and bleeding. Smokers should avoid the usual nicotine enjoyment - it has a negative effect on wound healing.
In most cases, surgical rhinoplasty in Vienna is performed under general anesthesia - only rarely is an operation with local anesthesia possible.
Depending on the degree of difficulty and the extent of the correction, the operation takes two to three hours. A plastic splint is placed on the newly modeled nose. This is supposed to protect the nose and support the healing process. As a rule, rhinoplasty in Vienna is associated with an inpatient stay in the clinic. The length of stay depends on the extent and course of the intervention.
There are two procedures for operative nose correction: The nose can be corrected from the inside ("closed technique") or from the outside ("open technique"). Which method is used depends on the initial situation and the desired result.
Closed rhinoplasty is the most common method of nose surgery in Vienna. Since the surgeon makes a cut inside the nose - i.e. in the area of the mucous membranes - no external cuts are necessary. Through the two nostrils, the surgeon begins to process the cartilage and bone mass according to the surgical plan prepared in advance.
This type of nose job is most commonly used to straighten the nasal septum. Even slight bumps in the bone can be corrected in this way. Thanks to the special surgical instruments, the treating surgeon also has the option of performing cartilage transplants. Thanks to a laser that is used during the operation, bleeding is minimized. This also reduces the risk of subsequent bleeding and speeds up the healing process.
Not every rhinoplasty can be remedied by the closed rhinoplasty. In some cases, the surgeon needs more view of the operating field and more space to precisely achieve the desired result. In these cases, the decision will be made for open rhinoplasty. With this technique, the surgeon has an optimal view of the bone and cartilage structure of the nose. It is therefore also used for nose correction in the event of misalignment.
With open rhinoplasty, the surgeon makes a cut on the bridge of the nose and inside the nose. However, since the cut heals very well, the scar is not visible later. After the incisions have been made, the surgeon removes the skin from the nasal structure and begins modeling the nose. Even during secondary operations in Vienna, i.e. if a previous operation has not brought the desired results, the rhinoplasty is performed using the open rhinoplasty.
Most nose corrections are done with tamponades, which causes pain in the first few days after the operation and prevents the patient from breathing through the nose for several days.
Another technique is used in the so-called chondroplastic (cartilage cell-forming) surgical procedure. The nasal cartilage is reshaped directly and the straightened nasal septum (instead of tamponades) is fixed using a special inner suture technique. For this purpose, specially made threads are used, which dissolve after about three months and therefore do not have to be pulled.
By not using tampons, the patient can breathe through the nose immediately after waking up. However, only a few doctors in Vienna perform nose corrections without tamponades. The reasons for this are on the one hand the higher operational and time expenditure and on the other hand the higher costs for threads specially made for this procedure. In addition, mastery of the special seam technique is necessary.
Aesthetic plastic nose surgery is a complex surgical procedure and is therefore associated with risks similar to any other surgery. It is therefore all the more important to choose a competent surgeon who has special knowledge and experience in this area.
Failure to properly perform a nose job can result in significant nasal dysfunction. This includes emotional disorders, impaired nasal breathing or chronic respiratory infections. Even after a professionally performed intervention, temporary disturbances of the sense of smell and taste can occur, but these will subside automatically with the progress of the healing process.
Shortly after the operation in Vienna, there is swelling in the area of the nose, which is comparable to the feeling of a cold and leads to a restriction of nasal breathing. In addition, bruises usually appear under the eyes in the first few days. In order to support the healing process in the best possible way, patients should allow themselves enough rest the first few days after the operation.
After the procedure, it is also necessary to wear a plastic splint for a week. Depending on the scope of treatment, septal splints can also remain in the nose for a few days. Existing threads may be pulled after eight to ten days. As a rule, the patient is socially acceptable again after two weeks and can go about his work.
When wearing glasses, make sure that the frame is light for the first few weeks. Contact lenses can be worn immediately. After six weeks, the patient can start exercising again. Sports with a high risk of injury (e.g. martial arts) should, however, be avoided for at least eight weeks so that there is no deformation on the nose that is still healing.
As soon as the swelling subsides, the result becomes visible step by step. However, it can take several months before the final result is reached.
In a so-called nose correction without surgery, fillers, usually hyaluronic acid, are used to treat individually perceived flaws on the nose. For example, small bumps or sunken areas can be concealed by inserting fillers without the need for surgery.
The filler material should compensate for the unevenness at the corresponding point so that it is no longer visible. However, the treatment does not promise a permanent solution because the disappeared hump is only covered by the filler material. In contrast to an individually planned surgical rhinoplasty in Vienna, treatment without surgery may result in the nose no longer fitting harmoniously into the face or appearing larger than before due to the filler material introduced. Also, the filler sinks due to gravity is not uncommon with this treatment method.
