It is believed that the nose defines the character of the face. Perhaps this is why rhinoplasty has become the most popular plastic surgery in the world in recent years. It addresses issues with nasal breathing, corrects congenital or acquired defects of the nose, and rectifies the external consequences of injuries. This is a complex operation that requires a high level of professionalism, dedication, and constant practice from the surgeon. Therefore, at Top Ihilov Clinic, it is performed only by experienced doctors with impeccable skills and an international reputation.
Rhinoplasty in Israel ensures high-quality results also due to the use of the most modern surgical equipment, which facilitates the specialist's work, minimizes tissue trauma, and makes the traces of intervention inconspicuous. The use of gentle laser and endoscopic techniques allows for a reduced and significantly easier rehabilitation period, while preliminary computer modeling guarantees a 100% match of the final result of the plastic surgery to the patient's expectations.
Reasons for Rhinoplasty: Main Indications
Depending on the objectives of the nose plastic surgery, it can be therapeutic or aesthetic.
Therapeutic rhinoplasty is always based on medical indications. Doctors recommend it in cases of congenital or post-traumatic deformities of the nose – primarily a deviation or curvature of the septum – that negatively affect the quality of nasal breathing. Its disruption can lead to chronic inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, headaches, snoring, affect heart function, and even cause vision impairment.
Another indication for therapeutic rhinoplasty may be septal perforation (the appearance of a hole in it), accompanied by constant crusting, wheezing, whistling breathing, bleeding, and unpleasant odors from the nose.
This type of intervention also includes reconstructive rhinoplasty, intended to restore a severely damaged or absent (due to trauma, burns, animal bites, etc.) nose.
Aesthetic rhinoplasty, unlike therapeutic, is performed not for medical reasons but at the patient's own desire and initiative, dissatisfied with the shape and/or size of their nose. At Top Ihilov Clinic, such interventions are performed for individuals wishing to eliminate a hump that spoils their profile or an upturned tip, solve the problem of a nose that is too long or, conversely, too short, correct asymmetry of the wings, and other aesthetic defects.
Sometimes, the doctor performs both types of rhinoplasty simultaneously – for example, correcting a deviated septum and adjusting the shape of the nose to make it more harmonious.
For aesthetic purposes, rhinoplasty is performed only on individuals who have reached the age of 18. It is important that by the time of the operation, the skeleton is fully formed, and the person understands the necessity of such an intervention and is aware of the potential risks.
How Rhinoplasty is Performed in Israel
Any plastic surgery is preceded by a consultation, during which the patient shares their expectations and wishes with the surgeon. Most people know exactly what changes they want and how their nose should look after the intervention. The doctor, for their part, studies the parameters of the patient's nose and assesses the real necessity for surgical correction. The fact is that not always, especially when it comes to aesthetic surgery, a person's complaints about their nose are justified: often dissatisfaction with its appearance is due to externally imposed standards or personal complexes.
Once the indications are confirmed, the surgeon offers possible solutions to the problem, explains the essence of the intervention in detail, and agrees on the expected result with the patient. To visualize this, they create a three-dimensional model of the nose after correction in a special program, which will help understand how harmoniously it will fit into the overall architecture of the person's face, considering the size, shape, and position of the cheekbones, forehead, chin, nasolabial folds, etc.
After agreeing on all details, the patient undergoes a preoperative examination aimed at obtaining data on their overall health and identifying possible contraindications. These include cardiovascular diseases, liver and kidney problems, oncology, blood clotting disorders, systemic connective tissue diseases, and mental disorders.
Rhinoplasty at Top Ihilov Medical Center is performed under general anesthesia using either open or closed access. In most cases, preference is given to the more gentle closed rhinoplasty, where surgical incisions are made only within the nasal cavity, without disrupting the integrity of the external columella separating the nostrils. As a result, the patient has no external stitches, as all necessary actions are performed inside the nose. This method is mainly used for minor changes in shape.
Open rhinoplasty is more traumatic, as during the operation, the doctor makes not only internal incisions but also cuts the thin vertical skin fold in the middle of the nose. Subsequently, they separate the soft tissues from the bony-cartilaginous skeleton and perform the necessary manipulations. Open access is mainly chosen for complex interventions that require complete visual control of the surgeon over the actions being performed. It is used, for example, when there is a need to remove or reposition cartilages and work with implants that need to be properly fixed.
The duration of rhinoplasty depends on the objectives of the intervention, its volume, and complexity, and can range from 40 minutes to two hours. At the end of the procedure, the doctor applies barely noticeable stitches, the placement of which is agreed upon with the patient in advance, using self-absorbing threads. Then, they insert elastic silicone splints (tampons) into the nasal cavities, which prevent swelling of the nasal cavity and keep the nostrils from closing. The next day, they are removed, and a fixing plaster cast is applied to the nose, the color of which is matched to the patient's skin tone, making it almost invisible on the face. It is usually removed on the 7th to 10th day when bruising and swelling have partially or completely subsided.
Rhinoplasty in Israel – as confirmed by numerous patient reviews – is usually well tolerated, and recovery occurs in the shortest time if all recommendations provided by the doctor are followed. Typically, during the postoperative period, heavy physical exertion, swimming pool visits, and wearing glasses are not allowed. To ensure a quick and trouble-free recovery, Top Ihilov Clinic develops an individual rehabilitation plan for each patient.
Cost of Rhinoplasty in Israel
The price of rhinoplasty cannot be the same for everyone, as it depends on many different factors. Its size is influenced by the type (therapeutic or aesthetic), the goals and nature of the intervention, its volume and complexity, the qualifications of the operating surgeon, the length of stay in the hospital, the cost of materials used, and much more. Therefore, the exact price of the operation can only be provided by the plastic surgeon at Top Ihilov Hospital after examining the patient, obtaining the results of their examination, and agreeing on all details of the intervention.
When comparing all available offers, it becomes clear that the price of rhinoplasty in Israel is the most affordable among countries offering a similarly high level of medical services and care. Thus, rhinoplasty here will cost at least a third less than in Western Europe and almost half less than in the USA.