Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Magazine #68

nose
Both the nostrils and the nasal cavity are lined with
mucous membranes and small hairs called cilia. Together
with the mucous produced by the membranes, the cilia
fi lter the air and prevent the entry of dust, germs and other
unwanted particles into the respiratory system. Should
something become stuck in the nose, a sneeze is triggered
to clear it out. The mucous also helps moisten the air, and
blood capillaries located beneath the mucous membrane
help to warm it before it reaches the lungs.
Paranasal sinuses, located behind the bones above and
behind the eyes and behind the ethmoids, assist with air
fi ltration by producing mucous. Hollow air cavities lined with
mucous membranes, sinuses help warm and humidify the
air that passes through the nasal cavity, while also improving
vocal resonance.
removed, resulting in a nose that is too large or too small
for their face.
The techniques adopted for secondary rhinoplasty will
vary from one patient to the next and according to the
issues that need to be corrected. Implants or grafts may be
needed to fi ll in dips and smooth the contours of the nose,
or breathing diffi culties caused by the initial rhinoplasty may
need to be addressed.
Because the procedure takes place after an original
surgery, the presence of scar tissue makes secondary
rhinoplasty diffi cult. Because of this, it is usually recommended
that patients requiring revision rhinoplasty wait at least one
year from the date of their last nasal operation.
Ultimately, the technique used for any rhinoplasty
surgery will come down to the goals and desired results of
the patient, as well as the surgeon’s personal preference.
However, with so many variables, the most suitable
approach to each individual’s rhinoplasty should only be
decided after careful and detailed discussion between the
patient and surgeon.
No matter which technique is adopted, there’s no
doubt a well performed rhinoplasty can result in siginifi cant
changes to not only the appearance of the nose, but to the
face as a whole. csbm
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