Cairo Plastic Clinic 

Am I a good candidate for Rhinoplasty?

The best candidates for rhinoplasty are healthy

individuals who are looking for improvement in the way they look.  Age may also be a consideration, it is preferable not to perform rhinoplasties on teenagers until after they have completed their growth spurt, around 14 for girls, and 15 for boys.  Deciding to have rhinoplasty, or any elective surgery, should not be an impulsive decision but rather one that is carefully thought out.

Rhinoplasty Consultation

  During your rhinoplasty consultation, you will be asked how you would like your nose improved. Dr. Wilson will examine the inside and outside structure of your nose, and discuss the possibilities with you. He will also explain the factors that can influence the procedure and the results. These factors include the structure of your nasal bones and cartilage, the shape of your face, the thickness of your skin, your age, and your expectations.

 You may also schedule an additional consultation to preview computer imaging. These may help you visualize the results of each technique that Dr. Wilson has specifically designed for your surgery.

Be sure to say if you have had any previous nose surgery or suffered an injury to your nose, no matter how long ago it was. You should also advise of any allergies or breathing difficulties, of any medications or vitamins you take, of recreational drug use, or if you smoke.

How is Rhinoplasty Performed?

 There are two types of rhinoplasty surgery, closed rhinoplasty and open rhinoplasty. The closed approach is performed from within the nose with the incision inside the nostrils. The open approach is performed by separating the skin of the nose from its supporting framework of bone and cartilage. The nose is  then sculpted to the desired shape.  There are an infinite number of techniques which can be utilized to sculpt the underlying framework. Sometimes, the position of certain bones may need to be altered slightly in order to make your nose look narrower and straighter. If your nose needs to be built up in some areas, this can be done using nasal cartilage, or perhaps bone or cartilage from another site. The skin and soft tissues then redrape themselves over this new "scaffolding."

After surgery, a splint is applied to help your nose maintain its new shape. Soft plastic splints may also be placed in your nostrils to stabilize the septum and divide the wall between the air passages in order to improve your nasal airway.

Risks of Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty: Dorsal Hump, Tip, and Nasal Deviation CorrectionThis 23 year old female desired rhinoplasty to correct a big nose, nasal deviation, boxy tip, wide bones and to help proportion her nose better to her face. A full correction rhinoplasty was performed.

Rhinoplasty: Wide ala Nasi and Nasal Deviation CorrectionThis 22 year old female desired rhinoplasty to correct a big nose, nasal deviation, and very wide ala nasi. A full correction rhinoplasty was performed.

Rhinoplasty: Dorsal Hump and Nasal TipThis 18 year old male desired nasal reshaping surgery to take down the  hump of his dorsum and raise the tip, both successfully achieved.

Secondary Rhinoplasty: Saddle nose and Nasal Tip Definition: This 29 year old female desired nasal reshaping surgery to correct the depressed dorsum and define the tip, following previous trauma. A cartilage graft was taken from her chest, and used to recreate the depressed dorsum of the nose and define the tip. 

Rhinoplasty: Saddle nose and Nasal Tip Definition: This 19 year old male desired nasal reshaping surgery to correct the depressed dorsum and define the tip. A cartilage graft was taken from his chest, and used to recreate the depressed dorsum of the nose and define the tip.

 Rhinoplasty: Nasal Deviation CorrectionThis 22 year old male desired rhinoplasty to correct a big nose, and nasal septum deviation. A full correction rhinoplasty was performed.

 Rhinoplasty: Nasal Deviation and Tip Deformity Correction: This 32 year old female desired rhinoplasty to correct a twisted deformed tip with unequal ala nasi and asymmetric nasal openings. A full correction rhinoplasty was performed.

Rhinoplasty: Dorsal Hump and Nasal Deviation Correction: This 21 year old female had a big nose, boxy tip, and size and contour totally disproportionate to her face. A full reduction rhinoplasty was performed.

Rhinoplasty: Deviated Bridge and Nasal Tip: This 26 year old woman had history of nasal deformity and deviation. She desired correction of her deviated nose and dorsal reduction, which were performed in the surgery.

Rhinoplasty: Dorsal Contour and Nasal Tip: This 36 year old woman had history of nasal deformity and deviation. She desired correction of her deviated nose and dorsal reduction, as well as elevation of the tip. All were performed in the surgery.

Rhinoplasty: Dorsal Contour and Nasal Tip: This 26 year old man had history of nasal deformity and deviation. He desired dorsal reduction, as well as elevation of the tip. All were performed in the surgery.

Rhinoplasty: Dorsal Hump and Nasal Tip Definition: This 247 year old female desired nasal reshaping surgery to smooth down the  hump of her dorsum and raise the tip, which were achieved in surgery.

Rhinoplasty: Dorsal Hump and Nasal Tip Definition: This 24 year old male desired nasal reshaping surgery to smooth down the  hump of her dorsum and raise the tip, to get a gentle cocave nasal appearance. Both aims were successfully achieved.

Rhinoplasty: Nasal Tip Definition: This 35year old female desired nasal reshaping surgery to raise the tip and define it. Aim was achieved by cartilage grafts.