Guide to Rhinoplasty Surgery in Kuwait

 Kuwait has seen a lot of advancement in the field of plastic surgery and especially nose job. Doctors fly from all over the world to perform nose operation here and give their patients an everlasting aesthetically beautiful nose.

Due to the cost effectiveness of the surgery in Kuwait, patients fly from abroad to get their nose job done here. Kuwaiti citizens, both and women, are highly fashionable and find Rhinoplasty a go-to surgery to correct the defects of nose or any deformity as a result of some injury.

Why is Rhinoplasty done?

Rhinoplasty is the corrective surgery done to make good any deformity of the nose which creates an embarrassing situation for the person. Since nose is the most prominent features of any face, it defines the aesthetic beauty of the face. Any deformity or odd shape and size will steal away a rather beautiful face.

Nose job is usually done to correct either a cosmetic or a functional or both defects. Cosmetic defects are the ones which are odd shape and size of the nose. Rhinoplasty is done to make the nasal shape and size fit-in to the overall face according to the commonly found ethnic features. Functional defects are the ones which cause the patient breathing and other respiratory problems. These are corrected by nose job.

Some of the medical conditions which require Rhinoplasty surgery are

•          Asymmetrical nasal shape leading to a crooked nose
•          Tiny or huge nose when compared to the overall face
•          Uneven width and length of the nasal bridge creating function problems
•          Visible humps or depressions on the nasal bridge
•          Crooked, Celestial, Hooked or Bulbous nostrils
•          Deviated septum (thin wall separating the nostrils) causing respiratory issues
•         Thick nasal walls leading to clogging up and making it hard to breathe
•          Wounds, infections or congenital deformities
•          Accidents leading to fracture in the nasal structure
•          Failed primary Rhinoplasty surgery

Is Rhinoplasty surgery safe? Are there any risks?

Every surgical procedure has its risks and nose job is no different. Although with the advancements in the medical technology the surgeons are able to minimize the risks involved during the operation and post operative care.

Unlike the previous era where patients would die of infection or pus during post-operative care, the medical care now has been able to achieve near perfect rate of safe recovery. Since the patient’s immune system is very weak after the operation he/she has to be taken good care of until the body adjusts to the drastic changes in its skeletal structure.

Kuwait has the world’s best surgeons who follow strict safety measures while performing the surgery and also while the patient is recovering. They make sure that the patient recovers completely and starts leading a normal life again.

Some of the risks involved in Rhinoplasty surgery are

•  Bleeding and clogging up of the nasal passage

• Hematoma – a conditions where blood starts collecting in the nasal cavities and other areas where surgery is done
• Over or under administration of anesthesia
• Adverse reaction to the medication given during and post-surgery
• Infection leading to other health complications
• Uneven healing and scars left behind after surgery
• Accidental puncturing of the nasal septum
•  Rejection of cartilage grafts leading to added complications
• Unsatisfactory results leading to a secondary nose job
• Fatal reaction to filler agents and chemicals used in non-surgical rhinoplasty in Kuwait

Procedure Following During a Nose Job

Surgeons all across the globe either perform an open rhinoplasty or closed rhinoplasty. Open procedure is preferred by the doctors as it gives them complete visible access to the inner parts of nose. This leads to accurate incisions and overall better results. 

Closed rhinoplasty on the other hand is difficult to perform but the scars are hidden. The recovery time is also less for this procedure. The surgeon makes the incisions on the insides of the nostrils without making cuts to the columella (thin skin connecting the upper lip and nostrils).

Step 1: Giving Anesthesia

The patient is given either local or general anesthesia depending on the preferences of the surgeon. Usually general anesthesia is preferred by most doctors. A healthy individual usually becomes unconscious immediately after inhaling the gas.

Step 2: Making Cuts

The surgeon starts making incisions on the nose on the ink markings. Usually the skin is raised gently from the columella to access the inner cartilages and nasal structure. The skin is secured with clasps so that the surgeon can operate upon the actual part.

Step 3: Actual Operation on the Structure

In this step the surgeon starts making the actual changes to the structure of the nose. He may add or remove cartilage and tissues to get the results. The internal nasal structure is operated upon to smooth out or add volume to the nose.

Step 4: Correcting Deviations

Depending on the ethnicity of the patient, his/her nose is supposed to have peculiar features. Therefore, if there are deviations, the surgeon will make those changes to make the nose conform to the ethnic identity. If there are any deviations in the septum the surgeon will correct that as well.

Step 5: Closing the Incisions

Once the procedure is done completely, the skin is brought back to its original place and stitched with surgical suture. These are temporary stitches made up of synthetic absorb-able materials like polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid. In the course of a few months the skin will grow back and heal the wound while these stitches dissolve due to the metabolism of the body.

Step 6: Recovery

After the post-surgery care in hospital, the patient is given instructions to follow during the recovery phase. Total recovery may take up to a year but the patient can resume their day to day activities within a month. Heavy aerobic exercises or any other strenuous activities are to be avoided during this phase. Follow up sessions may also be required to check the progress of healing.

Cost of Rhinoplasty Surgery in Kuwait

Kuwait is known for reasonable medical expenses when compared to the western countries. To encourage medical tourism and open up opportunities to domestic medical fraternity, the policies have been relaxed and simplified.

Usually a normal Rhinoplasty surgery in Kuwait will cost anywhere between 4000KWD to 7500KWD. Sometimes though due to unforeseen complications during the surgery the surgeon may have to take drastic measures to bring things under control. This will add up to the cost.

The experience of the surgeon will also lead to increase in the costs. More experienced the surgeon is more will be his fees. But, the point to consider here is whether you are ready to gamble with your body just to get a good bargain.

The expenses of Rhinoplasty surgery include

• ·         Surgical facility/clinic fees
• ·         Surgeon’s fees
• ·         Supporting staff and care-taking staff fees
• ·         Anesthesia and other medications
• ·         Prescriptions
• ·         Tests conducted
• ·         Transportation to and from the clinic
• ·         Fees for consulting other experts
• ·         Healthcare taxes of the city or country

Final Words on Rhinoplasty Surgery in Kuwait

If you are embarrassed about your looks and think that your nose could have been better, then rhinoplasty surgery is for you. You can have the result you desire if you are ready to dedicate a few months towards Rhinoplasty surgery.

Article by: kuwaitrhinoplasty.com