Traditionally, the term "Rhinoplasty" would be used to describe surgery that changes the shape of the nose. In contrast, Septorhinoplasty would be used when other changes are made to the septum to improve breathing. Using modern Rhinoplasty techniques, however, these differences are less significant.
These days, almost all Rhinoplasty surgeries also involve the septum. Even if there is no deviated septum and breathing is not an issue, grafts are taken from this area of the nose to support the tip and to improve aesthetics. Therefore, in modern Rhinoplasty, the traditional distinction between “Rhinoplasty and Septorhinoplasty" has no meaning.
In this example, the septum is deviated quite heavily. This results in asymmetry of the columella, tip of the nose and, most noitceably, nostrils. Additionally, breathing through both nostrils is impacted. During Septo-rhinoplasty, the septum is reshaped and repositioned. The shape and function of the nose improved significantly after surgery.
Onur Gilleard, one of ten trainee surgeons featured in ITV’s 2009 documentary series “Surgery School,” claims that the NHS is losing significant surgical talent. Fifteen years after the series aired, Gilleard states he is one of “maybe three” still practicing surgery.
As a plastic surgeon, Onur emphasizes the importance of being aware of traditional beauty standards like facial symmetry and the ratios and angles that define perfect facial features. However, recent insights from psychology and evolutionary biology indicate that our flaws or imperfections can significantly enhance our unique attractiveness.
It's given me just so much more confidence and really improved my self-esteem. It's not something that I worry about anymore. It's improved my social life because I don't really say no to things that would have made me a bit uncomfortable before, and I like being in pictures.
