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Ten people, 10 days
and the challenge to
the best experts in
the field: make these willing guinea pigs look 10 Years Younger. |
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Check this page regularly to find out what's making the headlines – be it health scares or new advances – in the world of cosmetic treatments. |
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Several different procedures can be used in nasal surgery (rhinoplasty) to improve the shape and appearance of the nose.
It can make the nose or nostrils larger or smaller, straighten bumps on the bridge, alter the angle between nose and upper lip and change the shape of the nose tip. |
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No amount of surgery can alter your nose totally from the one you were born with, and you will need to discuss with your surgeon what changes are realistic.
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As with any cosmetic treatment, you should consult a qualified practitioner before deciding to go ahead.
A nose operation can be performed under local or general anaesthetic. The surgeon will make an incision either inside the nostrils, in which case scars will be invisible; or through the base of the nose, between the nostrils, which will leave a small scar which is hard to see. The nasal bone may be broken and re-aligned, and the cartilage which supports the lower part of the nose and divides the nostrils re-shaped. The nose is then splinted and dressed.
Bruising, swelling and inflammation can last for two weeks or more after the operation. If the nose bone was broken, one or both eyes may be blackened by bruising, which may cause headaches. You will need to spend the first two days in bed, and resume normal daily activities gradually, avoiding contact sports for six weeks, and staying out of direct sun for eight. Most people go back to work within a fortnight of the operation. In about 10% of cases the nose looks slightly crooked after surgery, and may need a second minor operation to correct this.
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The effects of rhinoplasty emerge very gradually. You won't see the full result for at least three months, and the face can continue to alter for a year or more after the operation. |
Possible post-operative complications include adverse reaction to anaesthetic, infection, bleeding, and nerve damage. The healed nose is sometimes asymmetrical or mis-shapen. These problems may be visible, or internal and felt as discomfort or breathing difficulty by the patient. The skin may be slightly reddened, but this is very rare.
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This type of surgery is usually performed by a cosmetic surgeon or an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist. |
Expect to pay between £2,000 and £3,500, depending on the extent of the operation.
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Organisation
British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS)
c/o The Royal College of Surgeons of England
35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London WC2A 3PE
Advice Line: 020 7405 2234
E-mail: info@baaps.org.uk
Website: www.baaps.org.uk
Offers information about aesthetic plastic surgery; its website features a search facility for accredited surgeons.
Links
Choosing a Cosmetic Surgeon
www.embarrassingproblems.com/pages2/cosmeticsurgery.htm
If you're considering any form of cosmetic surgery this information is invaluable. It explains how to check the qualifications of anyone purporting to be a plastic or cosmetic surgeon.
The Consulting Room
www.consultingroom.org
Good UK site that provides a wide range of impartial and independent cosmetic and medical information and demystifies the world of cosmetic treatments.
Nose Reshaping – Rhinoplasty
www.surgerydoor.co.uk/so/
detail2.asp?level2=Nose%20Reshaping%20-%20Rhinoplasty
General advice and useful information on what to expect from rhinoplasty. |
Books
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Plastic Fantastic: A complete guide to safe cosmetic surgery by Dai Davies FRCS and Judy Sadgrove (Metro Publishing, 2002)
Discusses different types of cosmetic surgery and considers both the desired outcome, and the risks involved, in undergoing the various operations. It also features interviews with people who have undergone surgery.
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The Lowdown on Facelifts and Other Wrinkle Remedies by Wendy Lewis (Quadrille Publishing, 2002)
International beauty consultant, who regularly writes for the Evening Standard, gives the low-down on every available treatment, from anti-ageing creams to face peels, from laser treatment to surgery. She looks at how much it costs and where you can get it.
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