Is pediatric rhinoplasty allowed?
Rhinoplasty or nose surgery is a cosmetic procedure in which the appearance of the nose is changed. Rhinoplasty is not suitable for children before full puberty. Rhinoplasty is the most popular and common surgery among young people. Today, rhinoplasty has changed a lot compared to the last two decades. Most rhinoplasty operations were performed to remove parts of the nose, the cartilage and bone were cut, and the natural skin was retracted and the appearance of the nose became smaller.. In the past, too much cartilage and bone may have been removed, making the nose appear too small, overturned, or incomplete.. In some surgeries, the natural structure of the nose was also changed and caused breathing disorders for the person.
What are the results of rhinoplasty for children?
Rhinoplasty for children may be performed for::
- Changing the shape and size of a large or asymmetrical nose (It is also called reduction rhinoplasty)
- Correcting and restoring the shape of the nose
- Removal of the bump and hump of the nose
- Smoothing the curvature of the nose
- Changing the angle between the nose and mouth
- Correction of congenital defects or nasal problems that cause breathing disorders.
- Correcting the structure of the nose or face that has been damaged by injuries or accidents
- Correction and repair of a broken nose that was not welded properly and caused it to be asymmetrical.
- Increasing the size of small noses or flat noses (It is also called highlighting rhinoplasty)
Depending on the patient's needs and expected results, the doctor may recommend other cosmetic surgeries such as chin implants along with rhinoplasty to improve facial balance and proportion.. In some cases, rhinoplasty may be performed simultaneously with other medical procedures such as nose correction (سپتوپلاستی) or operations that are performed to treat severe and recurring sinus diseases.
Is my child eligible for rhinoplasty?
با توجه به این که نیازهای افراد متفاوت است اما معمولاً رینوپلاستی برای کودکان دختر که حداقل 14 سال داشته باشند یا پسرهایی که حداقل 17 سال دارند انجام میشود. It is not recommended to perform rhinoplasty until the growth of the person's nose is complete.
What does rhinoplasty for children include?
Here is a summary of the expected results after rhinoplasty in children:
- این عمل 2 تا 3 ساعت طول میکشد که به میزان پیچیدگی مورد بستگی دارد.
- When this operation is performed together with other operations, the time to perform it increases.
- The child will be unconscious during this procedure and will not feel pain or discomfort.
- The child may experience swelling and bruising after the operation.
- دوران بهبودی و بستری شدن ممکن است از 10 تا 14 روز طول بکشد اما با این حال بیشتر کودکان میتوانند یک هفته پس از انجام عمل به مدرسه بازگردند.
- Scars from the procedure are minor and appear on the nose or under the tip, which are difficult to see..