Augmentation Rhinoplasty is the procedure used to enhance the size of the nose and make it more proportionate. It is usually done to increase the projection of the dorsum and sometimes the tip of the nose.

Any person who is healthy and desires to have a better shape of his or her nose, alter the appearance of the nose, rectify deformity and enhance the symmetry of the nose is an ideal candidate for Rhinoplasty surgery. Also, a detailed consultation with the surgeon will help the candidate to discuss his desired outcome as the surgeon analyses the anatomy of the nose in proportion to the face.

Common Indications for a Rhinoplasty are in someone:

1. 1. whose nose is depressed or flat (Saddle nose).
2. 2. with a humpnose.
3. 3. with a broad tip nose (Bulbous tip).
4. 4. with asymmetry or crooked nose.
5. 5. Someone with the nasal tip which is either drooping or too upturned.
6. 6. Someone whose nose is broad at the base or with wide nostrils.
7. 7. To correct deformities in a person with previous injury to the nose.
8. 8. To correct complications or deformities due to previous surgeries on the nose.

'Open Rhinoplasty' is a surgical process where an incision is made on the columella (the skin between the two nostrils).

'Closed Rhinoplasty' or Endonasal rhinoplasty is a surgical process where the incisions are not visible and are concealed inside the nose.

The surgeon can use either technique depending on the anatomy of the nose,extent of the correction required and the desired result.

Rhinoplasty surgery cost varies depending on the complexity of the treatment, the experience, expertise, dexterity and skill of the surgeon, the setting etc. Depending on the alteration to be done, the surgeon arrives at an estimate. The cost could be less for just the tip refinement and more for a complete Rhinoplasty procedure. The period of anaesthesia, the requirement for cartilage grafts, medication,the complexity of the surgery, whether it is a primary or secondary surgery, hospitalisation fees and the surgeon's fees will be the factors that determine the cost of Rhinoplasty. To know more about the treatment plan and the approximate cost of the surgery, you can Contact Dr. Madhukumar M.G.

Most of the Rhinoplasty surgeries are done as day care surgeries and the patient is discharged on the same day.