What is rhinoplasty?
The nose is the centre piece of the face and any irregulates in shape and size can be very noticeable. With age or injury, the nose can lose structural support, resulting in a loss of projection and shape. A rhinoplasty, or nose job, is a highly sought-after cosmetic procedure aimed at refining and reshaping the nose to achieve a more balanced and harmonious look.
Dr. Asim Bashir is a facial reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon based in Vancouver, BC, with specialist training in rhinoplasty and craniofacial surgery at the Harley Street London Clinic and St. Andrew’s Centre for Plastic Surgery.
As an FRCS Plast Ed-qualified surgeon and clinical lecturer at UBC, he brings reconstructive expertise to rhinoplasty that most cosmetic surgeons do not have, particularly for patients with complex nasal anatomy, previous injury, or septorhinoplasty needs.
Surgery Time
2 - 3 Hours
Overnights
Daycase or 1 night
Time Off
2 Weeks
Full Recovery
6 - 8 weeks
Reasons for rhinoplasty
- Change the appearance of the nose
- Straighten the nose
- Create facial harmony
- Improve breathing
- To straighten the septum (known as a septoplasty or when performed in conjunction with a rhinoplasty, a septorhinoplasty)
- Improve self-confidence
For many patients, the appearance of their nose can have a significant impact on their self-esteem. Additionally, with injury or age, several changes take place. The nose can lose projection, or due to lack of structural support, droop. Patients may also experience breathing difficulties due to deviation of the underlying framework.
A rhinoplasty or septorhinoplasty procedure may be the correct course of action to alleviate your symptoms and create facial harmony through giving the nose the correct, aesthetically pleasing and balanced look.
Our Guarantee
When it comes to choosing a cosmetic surgery procedure, it can be difficult to understand whether a certain procedure is the right one for you. With the nose being the central structure in your face, it can be daunting to consider aesthetic alterations to it.
As a hugely experienced and extensively trained facial reconstructive surgeon with rhinoplasty expertise, Mr Bashir is uniquely placed to offer expert advice and employ safe and bespoke techniques to achieve the best possible outcome. The surgery is meticulously planned and executed, producing a harmonious, aesthetically balanced and lasting result.
Ultimately, we aim to help you achieve your goals and regain your confidence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When choosing a cosmetic procedure, it is important to research the treatment and ensure the treatment is done by a professional and is medically qualified. Please read the most frequently asked questions many patients have when choosing a procedure.
Rhinoplasty can either be performed as a ‘closed’ procedure, where the scars are all within the nostrils or as an ‘open tip’ procedure where additionally a small scar is placed on the skin between the nostrils. Generally this scar heals very well and over time is barely noticeable.
At your initial consultation, Dr. Bashir will discuss the merits of both techniques with you in order that you may decide what is best for you.
Post-surgery, you will have a splint on to protect your nose. There will also be a gauze bolster placed under the nose to catch any drips which may escape. This bolster will only be necessary for the first 48 hours.
You may experience some discomfort and simple painkillers are often enough to to help the pain subside.
It is important to avoid disturbing the dressings and wounds as this can encourage bleeding. It is advised that you avoid blowing your nose for up to 3 weeks. Additionally, you should avoid hot baths, or saunas during this time.
Depending on the complexity of the procedure, the splint will be removed between one and three weeks. There will be some non-absorbable sutures on the skin on the undersurface of the nose which will have to be removed at one week. Full recovery can take between 6 to 8 weeks although you can expect some continued reduction in swelling outside and inside the nose for up to two years.
Post-surgery, you will experience tenderness and tightness during the first few weeks. You will also have dressings and may have to wear a nose splint to protect the nose. During recovery, you may experience some bleeding, it is important to be careful when cleaning the area and avoid the risk of knocking your nose.
You will be able to take painkillers to subside the pain and you should avoid strenuous activities during the first 2 weeks to ensure optimal healing. Full recovery can take up to 6 weeks.
You should avoid:
- Strenuous physical activities.
- Any activity that will increase the pressure or blood flow in your face – such as straining or placing your head below the level of your heart.
- Blowing your nose.
- Hot baths and saunas.
- Sneezing, as the pressure can affect the healing process. If you need to sneeze, coughing it out.
- Touching your nose or disturbing your dressings, unless otherwise directed to do so
All surgical procedures carry some risk. These can be risks associated with anaesthetic or an operative procedure itself (infection, bleeding, wound healing issues, altered sensation). Thankfully, the likely hood of serious complications following rhinoplasty surgery are rare.
Some risks specific to rhinoplasty surgery include –
- Septal haematoma or perforation
- Breathing issues due to swelling of the nasal lining
- An unfavourable appearance which in some cases may necessitate revision also surgery.
At the time of your initial consultation, Dr. Bashir will fully inform you of the risks associated with rhinoplasty surgery and what to look out for afterwards.
If you experience any issues or are concerned with the healing process, you should follow up with your surgeon.
All surgical procedures carry some risks? When rhinoplasty surgery is performed in an appropriate facility by a cosmetic surgeon with the necessary expertise, these risks are minimised.
When considering rhinoplasty, you must ensure that your chosen surgeon is fully trained and fully accredited. You should ask many questions as necessary to put your mind at ease and indeed help you decide if surgery is the right thing for you.
Dr, Bashir would be very happy to answer all your questions.
There is a common misconception that rhinoplasty surgery may cause significant pain. This is not likely to be the case. Following surgery, you will experience discomfort but often simple painkillers are enough to control the pain.
During the healing process you may continue to experience mild discomfort which in some cases may take several months to subside.