Rhinoplasty is surgery in which the shape of the nose is changed. It is important to consult a doctor to receive the appropriate professional advice in case you want to perform this surgical procedure.
The cost of this procedure can be high for many people. In addition, there are those who prefer to resort to natural options or other types of alternatives, either for fear of having surgery or for other reasons.
In its Beauty section the portal Sports world explains several natural options to help change the shape of the nose without surgery.
1. Circular massages
Massages are an option to make the nose a little smaller and can help shape it. The following steps must be followed:
- Lie down on a surface.
- With the index finger make circular movements from the top of the nose to the tip.
- Repeat it for five minutes every day.
2. Pressure on the bridge of the nose
- Put your index finger under the tip of your nose.
- Gently press upwards, making a movement so that the nose arches a little.
- Then, contract the muscles to exert a force opposite to what was done with the finger.
3. Side pressure
- Take a deep breath and hold your breath for several seconds.
- Put each index finger on the sides of the nose, exerting slight pressure.
- Exhale and forcefully withdraw your fingers.
- Repeat the exercise at least 10 times daily to improve results.
4. Close the nostrils
- Put a finger in the left nostril, applying pressure to block the nostril.
- Take a deep breath through the right nostril. Do it for five seconds.
- Repeat the same procedure with the left nostril, blocking the right.
- Do 3 sets of 10 repetitions.
What is rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is one of the most common surgeries. The purpose of this intervention may be for aesthetic reasons, to improve the appearance of the nose, or for health reasons.
“The upper part of the nose structure is bone and the lower part is cartilage. Rhinoplasty can modify the bone, the cartilage, the skin or all three”, explain the experts at the Mayo Clinic, a non-profit organization dedicated to clinical practice, education and research.
Before undergoing a rhinoplasty it is important to have specialized advice, receive clarity about doubts and answers to questions that may be had.
“You should talk to the doctor about your motivations and expectations. The doctor will explain to you what can and cannot be achieved with a rhinoplasty and what the results could be. It’s normal to be a little embarrassed when talking about your appearance, but it’s very important that you be honest with your surgeon about your wishes and goals for surgery,” explains the Mayo Clinic.
According to Medline Plus, the US National Library of Medicine website, this surgery may be done to:
- Reduce the size of the nose.
- Change the shape of the tip of the nose or the bridge of the nose.
- Reduce the opening of the nostrils.
- Change the angle between the nose and the upper lip.
- Correct a birth defect or injury.
- Help relieve some nasal breathing problems.
Risks of surgery
The risks of anesthesia and surgery in general are:
- Drug reactions, breathing problems.
- Bleeding, infection, or bruising.
Risks of this procedure include:
- Loss of nose support.
- Deformities around the nose.
- Decreased breathing through the nose.
- Need to perform another surgery in the future.