Rhinoplasty (Including Preservation Rhinoplasty)

Patients request Mr Paul Wilson for rhinoplasty surgery because of his exceptional surgical skill, artistic precision, and commitment to patient satisfaction. He tailors each procedure to the individual’s unique facial features, ensuring harmonious, natural-looking results. Mr Wilson is renowned for his meticulous approach, advanced techniques, and ability to combine aesthetic refinement with functional improvement.

Whether you’re seeking to enhance your confidence with a nose that better complements your face or to resolve issues affecting your breathing, Mr Wilson’s expertise makes him the trusted choice for rhinoplasty. His focus on patient care, safety, and achieving outstanding results ensures you are in capable hands every step of the way.

The nose may become irregular, deformed or experience functional difficulties due to genetics, injury or structural issues such as a deviated septum. Over time, ageing or previous surgeries can also contribute to changes in nasal shape or function. These irregularities can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life, causing breathing difficulties, chronic congestion, sinusitis or snoring. Aesthetically, nasal asymmetry or a pronounced bump can affect facial harmony and self-confidence. Functional impairments may interfere with daily activities, such as exercise or sleep, making professional evaluation and treatment essential for both aesthetic and health-related improvements.

The procedure begins with a comprehensive consultation, during which Mr Wilson assesses your nasal structure, discusses your desired outcome, and plans the surgery to achieve balanced, natural-looking results. Rhinoplasty is typically performed under general anaesthesia and takes between 2-3 hours, depending on the complexity of the case.

The technique used for surgery will be tailored to the individual’s circumstances. A closed rhinoplasty involves incisions being made inside the nostrils, leaving no visible scars. This method is often used for minor adjustments to nasal shape or size. With an open rhinoplasty, an additional small incision is made across the columella (the strip of tissue between the nostrils). This approach provides greater access for more complex corrections, such as reshaping the nasal tip or addressing significant asymmetry.

Depending on your goals, Mr Wilson may remove or reshape bone and cartilage to create a smoother, more symmetrical profile. For patients requiring augmentation, grafts from cartilage (usually from the septum or ear) may be used to build up the structure.

Rhinoplasty can address breathing issues by straightening a deviated septum, reducing enlarged turbinates, or correcting structural blockages within the nasal passages.

Once the desired nasal shape and functionality are achieved, the incisions are closed with fine sutures. If the open technique is used, the incision is meticulously stitched to minimise scarring. A nasal splint is applied to support the new shape during the healing process. Swelling and bruising around the nose and eyes are common but gradually subside over the following weeks.