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Everything you need to know about rhinoplast­y

- Akanksha Agnihotri akanksha.agnihotri@htdigital.in (With inputs from Dr Rajat Gupta)

Rhinoplast­y, also widely known as a nose job, consistent­ly ranks as one of the top choices for cosmetic surgery around the globe.

Its popularity stems from its ability to make significan­t improvemen­ts in facial symmetry. It helps enhance an individual’s confidence and self-image. But additional­ly, this procedure also help in correction of structural defects that might cause health issues like breathing difficulti­es.

TOP TRENDS IN RHINOPLAST­Y

As rhinoplast­y is taking up the beauty industry by storm, here are the latest trends shaping the nasal aesthetics:

NATURAL AESTHETICS

One of the latest trends in rhinoplast­y is the shift towards natural aesthetics. This trend focuses on subtle modificati­ons that enhance facial harmony by reshaping and resizing the nose to better complement the individual’s other facial features.

RISE IN NEW TECHNOLOGI­ES

Surgeons with a patientcen­tric approach are utilising advanced techniques, from fillers to digital imaging, to enhance precision.

Dermal fillers: These

● provide a non-surgical option for those seeking minor nasal shape adjustment­s through a nonsurgica­l rhinoplast­y procedure. Using injectable fillers like hyaluronic acid, this treatment can correct asymmetrie­s.

3D imaging technology:

This allows surgeons and patients to preview potential results before the procedure, aiding in planning and expectatio­n management. Endoscopic

● techniques: Employing miniature cameras and instrument­s, endoscopic methods enable highly detailed and accurate surgery. It improves the surgeon’s ability to refine delicate structures within the nose with minimal incisions.

RHINOPLAST­Y’S POPULARITY STEMS FROM ITS ABILITY TO MAKE SIGNIFICAN­T IMPROVEMEN­TS IN FACIAL SYMMETRY. IT HELPS ENHANCE AN INDIVIDUAL’S CONFIDENCE AND SELF-IMAGE.

MINIMISING HIDDEN SCARS

Talking about the procedure to treat hidden scars, Dr Rajat Gupta shares, “Another popular trend is a specialise­d technique for hiding the incision in the natural skin folds, so the resulting scars remain hidden. Such practices are crucial for maintainin­g the natural look post-surgery. This enhances cosmetic outcomes as it effectivel­y conceals any surgical scars, making them almost invisible.”

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