
Nose
Augmentation Rhinoplasty
For the face to look attractive, it must consist of a well proportioned forehead, nose, and chin. Thus, the nose is an important facial feature. If we have a beautiful nose that is well suited for our face; this present an elegant personal image, creating immense self confidence.
Asians tend to have wide, flat noses, with large and disproportionate nostril size. This does not suit a small and narrow face. Therefore, Augmentation Rhinoplasty and Alaplasty are available surgical procedures to help lift the ridge of the nose, and make it look more attractive.
Today, there are safe methods of Augmentation Rhinoplasty that are universally accepted in the field of surgery using silicone that is permanent and will not disintegrate over time. It can also be completely removed without endangering the body.
Materials used in Augmentation Rhinoplasty
1. Soft silicone
2. Body tissues such as cartilage
The duration of the surgery is about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Post Augmentation Rhinoplasty Care
1. Sleep and rest with head slightly elevated to reduce swelling for 2-3 days.
2. Should not lie on one side for 1 week.
3. Refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages, eating salty, spicy and preserved food for approximately 1 week
4. 24 hours after the surgery, gently wash the face with mild soap
5. Clean the wound area on the right side of the nose tip, using cotton bud dipped in boiled water
6. Three days after the surgery, the plaster may be removed
7. Augmentation Rhinoplasty does not require removal of stitches due to the use of absorbable suture. However, in the case of Alarplasty, the surgeon will remove stitches 5 days after the surgery.
8. The surgeon will schedule a follow up appointment 1 month after the surgery. In general, the nose swelling will soon alleviate and the nose will assume proper form within 1 month.















