The restoration of the normal functioning and shape of your nose after an injury from an accident, congenital abnormality or previous nasal surgery is called reconstructive rhinoplasty. It can also be done with those who had cancer which affected their nose. The procedure can restore your skin coverage and re-establish normal nasal airflow. Septoplasty may be done to aid the success of improving the breathing function of your nose.

Injuries from accidents are the most common causes for the need of rhinoplasty. Usually, your bones are broken and displaced. Your nasal cartilages are also disrupted. With the rhinoplasty procedure, the destructed nasal bones will be trimmed and then re-aligned. Your nasal cartilages may be stitched back together or if not, a cartilage graft will be placed.

Rhinoplasty can also be the solution to collapsed nose due to autoimmune problems that perforated your septum. Holes in your septum can be caused by Sarcoidosis, relapsing Polychondritis and the like. This hole can lead to nose deformity. Drug abuse can also cause septum perforation. In terms of nasal obstruction due to previous cosmetic surgery, rhinoplasty can restore the normal passage of air in your nostrils. Typically, patients experience a block in their nose while breathing in. Nasal grafts can be placed to aid in sufficient and normal breathing.

Skin cancer can also pose a need for rhinoplasty. Skin cancer from the nose is typically excised that could lead to losing your nasal internal support. Reconstructive rhinoplasty is done to provide additional skin coverage through skin graft. If a loss of nasal tissue is noted, cartilage grafts are placed to prevent breathing difficulties.

Just like any other surgical procedures, you have to undergo a series of physical assessment. Your doctor may or may not take pictures of your nose as a basis and guide during the procedure. Either local or general anesthesia will be used by your surgeon. Knowing what type of sedative he will use, you have to anticipate the need for making arrangements with people who would assist you during your recovery period. You are not allowed to bend your head over that is lower than your heart because this may cause bleeding. You are also advised not to blow your nose for about a week. Placing cold compress on your nose can relieve swelling. You should bear in mind the post-operative instructions that will be given to you by your doctor to promote faster healing. Nobody would want to undergo another nose surgery.