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Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

Nose Surgery • 30 min

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Key Highlights

  • ✓Reshapes the bridge, tip, or nostrils of the nose
  • ✓Can address both appearance and breathing function
  • ✓Open or closed technique depending on the case
  • ✓Results continue to refine over several months
Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan

Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan

Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon

MBBS, MS - General Surgery

Personalised care, natural-looking results

Who Is a Good Candidate

  • ✓Facial growth complete (generally 18+ for cosmetic rhinoplasty)
  • ✓Concerns about nasal shape, size, or proportion to the rest of the face
  • ✓Breathing difficulty from structural issues such as a deviated septum
  • ✓Good general health and realistic expectations about the outcome

Procedure Details

Usually performed under general anesthesia (occasionally local with sedation for limited cases). An "open" approach uses a small incision across the columella (between the nostrils) for full visibility of the nasal structure, while a "closed" approach keeps all incisions inside the nose; the choice depends on how much reshaping is needed. Cartilage and bone are reshaped, and a septum deviation can be corrected in the same setting. Surgery typically takes 1.5-3 hours.

Recovery Timeline

  1. Day 1-7 A splint stays on the nose; swelling and bruising around the eyes are common in the first few days.
  2. Day 7 Splint and any stitches are removed; most visible bruising has faded.
  3. Week 2-3 Able to return to work/school; most people feel comfortable in public, though subtle swelling remains.
  4. Month 2-3 Numbness resolves and the shape continues to refine as residual swelling settles.
  5. Month 6-12 Final result becomes fully apparent, especially at the nasal tip.

Risks & Complications

As with any procedure, individual risk depends on your health history and will be discussed fully during consultation.

  • !Swelling that takes months to fully settle
  • !Asymmetry or need for minor touch-up in a small percentage of cases
  • !Breathing changes or septal perforation (rare)
  • !Bleeding, infection, or reaction to anesthesia
  • !Changes in nasal skin sensation, usually temporary
  • !Unsatisfactory aesthetic result requiring revision surgery

Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan's Approach

Dr. Pradhan's practice is built on the principle that plastic and reconstructive surgery should look natural, not "done." Every consultation starts with listening to what you want to change and why, followed by an honest discussion of what this procedure can and can't achieve for your specific anatomy, with techniques adapted case-by-case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is rhinoplasty very painful?
Most patients describe pressure and congestion rather than sharp pain, well controlled with prescribed medication.
When will I see the final result?
The nose tip is the slowest area to settle - final shape is usually visible by 6-12 months, though the bulk of swelling resolves much sooner.
Can rhinoplasty fix breathing problems too?
Yes - if a deviated septum or valve narrowing is contributing to breathing difficulty, this is typically corrected during the same surgery.
Will people be able to tell I had surgery?
The goal is a nose that looks proportionate and natural for your face, not obviously "surgical" - this is discussed in detail during planning.

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DrKR Pradhan Plastic Surgery

Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Fulbari, Siliguri 734015

+91 8638126219

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Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

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  • Reshapes the bridge, tip, or nostrils of the nose
  • Can address both appearance and breathing function
  • Open or closed technique depending on the case
  • Results continue to refine over several months
Duration30 min
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