About Nasal Reconstruction
Key Highlights
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Restores both the aesthetic appearance and functional breathing of the nose.Highly customized to match individual facial anatomy and defect requirements.Utilizes advanced surgical techniques like cartilage grafting and local tissue flaps.Can significantly improve self-confidence and quality of life.Performed by dual-trained surgeons in both aesthetics and reconstruction.
Who is this surgery for?
- Defects following skin cancer (e.g., basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma) removal from the nose.
- Traumatic injuries from accidents, falls, or animal bites that damage nasal structure.
- Congenital deformities such as cleft lip nasal deformity or nasal dermoid cysts.
- Revision surgery to correct unsatisfactory results from a previous rhinoplasty.
- Damage or deformity due to infections or inflammatory diseases.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive consultation with the surgeon to discuss goals, techniques, and realistic outcomes.
- Complete medical evaluation, including review of medications and allergies.
- Pre-operative imaging or photographs for surgical planning.
- Cessation of smoking and certain medications (e.g., blood thinners, NSAIDs) as advised.
- Arranging for help at home and time off work for the initial recovery period.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, infection, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Poor wound healing, scarring, or skin graft/flap failure.
- Asymmetry, contour irregularities, or unsatisfactory aesthetic result.
- Persistent nasal obstruction or breathing difficulties.
- Numbness, pain, or changes in skin sensation around the nose.
- Need for additional revision surgeries.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial rest with head elevation to minimize swelling; a nasal splint is typically worn for about a week.
- Management of mild pain and discomfort with prescribed medications.
- Careful cleaning of the surgical site as per surgeon's instructions.
- Avoidance of strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and nose-blowing for several weeks.
- Follow-up appointments to monitor healing, remove sutures, and assess the outcome.
- Final results may take up to a year to fully settle as swelling subsides and scars mature.
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Typical hospital stay: 1-3 days
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Expected recovery time: 2-4 weeks for initial recovery, up to 1 year for final results
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering nasal reconstruction in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with aesthetic and reconstructive surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform nasal reconstruction. MediFyr helps you compare aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for nasal reconstruction compare across other countries where we have data.
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Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeons for Nasal Reconstruction
Explore experienced aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons who regularly perform nasal reconstruction and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 16 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 17 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 11 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road
- 20 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Doddaballapur
- 34 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 25 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 22 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 18 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 9 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 18 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass
- 9 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 22 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 17 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Dwarka
- 20 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Dwarka
- 15 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Kharadi
- 9 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 36 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Hebbal
- 26 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake
- 12 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Baner
- 9 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
KMC Hospital Mangalore