This is a very common process in our time, where the objectives of the operation vary from being cosmetic to improve the appearance of the nose, or functional to improve breathing, and in some cases the patient wants to achieve both goals together.

It is known that the nose externally consists of the upper bone and lower cartilaginous part, there is also the nasal septum, which consists of the bone part and cartilaginous part, and the front edge of the nose and is composed of arched cartilages, which is supported from the front of the nasal septum.

This procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia, and lasts from one to two hours, and consists of two methods: (internal method and external method).

Internal procedure: It is usually performed in simple or moderate cases, where it is done by making an internal incision between the lower and upper nasal cartilage without any external wounds.

External method: in cases where there are abnormalities, or a clear deviation, and is done through a surgical incision to separate the skin from the internal tissues of the nose, but this method leaves a small scar is not usually noticed.

The cosmetic process aims to fix the following problems:

– Deviation of the nose and nasal bridge.

– Deviation of cartilage that forms the front of the nose.

– Nasal air passages obstruction.

– The huge size of the nose.

– Asymmetry of the size of the upper part with the bottom of the nose.

-Congenital nasal defects.

In the case of external warp, the bone part of the nose is restructured by breaking the bone internally and reconstructing it. In the case of the emergence of the bridge of the nose, this excess bone part is removed.

Operations of the cartilaginous part of the nose: In this operation, the cartilage is modified or minimized, as this forms the external appearance of the front and the middle part of the nose.

Snoring problems are caused by a narrowing of the upper nasal air passages, which prevents a section of inhaled air from reaching the lungs, as well as shivering in the roof of the mouth, pharynx or upper larynx, and leads to disturbing sounds during sleep.

Problems of the deviation of the nasal septum: usually at the same time modify the nasal septum and remove the deviant part of it, because the modification of the deviation of the septum is a main process to correct the deviation of the external nose.

This process does not leave any traces, because it is done by opening a wound in the bottom of the nose as we discussed earlier, and this wound heals within 15 days without any mark remains.

After the operation, a plastic splint is applied only if the structure is adjusted on the nose in order to reduce swelling, as well as internal plastic pieces are put on both sides of the nasal septum to prevent adhesions, but both are removed within a few days.

An open filling can be placed inside and can be breathed through it, which will be removed within 24 hours. It is advisable to put ice bags on the nose and face in the first 24 hours to reduce swelling, after which the patient usually leaves the hospital within 24 hours, and remove this splint and plastic pieces after a week in the clinic, and the final result is obtained one year after the operation.

Among the factors that affect the recovery period (smoking and drinking alcohol), it is important to stop taking them before and after the operation to get a result shortly, and can begin to practice normal life after 5 to 10 days, and can start exercising a month after the procedure.