Rhinoplasty FAQs

Cosmetic rhinoplasty focuses on improving nasal shape, size, projection, and facial balance. Functional rhinoplasty addresses breathing problems caused by conditions such as a deviated septum, nasal valve collapse, or structural abnormalities affecting airflow.

Rhinoplasty costs in Kolkata generally range from ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000 or higher, depending on surgical complexity, hospital facilities, anaesthesia requirements, revision needs, and whether functional corrections are performed alongside cosmetic improvements.

Initial rhinoplasty recovery typically takes 1 to 2 weeks, with most patients returning to work or school within 7 to 10 days. While visible healing occurs quickly, Dr Manoj Khanna advises that complete healing and final refinement may take 12 to 18 months.

Most patients experience mild to moderate discomfort rather than severe pain after rhinoplasty. Temporary swelling, congestion, and tenderness are common during the first week and are usually controlled effectively with prescribed medications. Dr Manoj Khanna provides medication to keep recovery comfortable and manageable.

Initial improvements become visible after swelling reduces within a few weeks. Final rhinoplasty results are typically visible within 12 to 18 months. While most swelling improves within weeks, the nasal tip is usually the last area to fully settle. Dr Manoj Khanna monitors healing throughout the recovery process.

Yes. Septorhinoplasty can simultaneously improve nasal aesthetics and correct functional issues such as a deviated septum, narrowed airways, or nasal valve collapse. Dr Manoj Khanna routinely evaluates both appearance and breathing before surgery.

Rhinoplasty is generally safe, but potential risks include infection, bleeding, breathing difficulties, temporary numbness, skin irregularities, or unsatisfactory results. Dr Manoj Khanna takes extensive measures to minimise complications and optimise outcomes.

Revision rhinoplasty may be recommended for concerns such as asymmetry, breathing problems, irregular contours, overcorrection, or undercorrection following previous surgery. Dr Manoj Khanna develops customised revision plans based on detailed structural assessment.

Preparation typically includes medical evaluation, nasal examination, photography, and surgical planning. Patients are usually advised to stop smoking several weeks beforehand and avoid blood-thinning medications when medically appropriate before surgery.

Yes. Rhinoplasty is commonly combined with chin augmentation, eyelid surgery, facial fat grafting, or facelift procedures. Combining procedures can enhance overall facial harmony while reducing the need for multiple recovery periods.

Rhinoplasty may involve open or closed techniques, cartilage reshaping, bone modification, osteotomies, and grafting. Dr Manoj Khanna selects the most appropriate approach based on the patient's anatomy, goals, and functional requirements.

Rhinoplasty rarely leaves noticeable scars. Closed rhinoplasty leaves no visible external scars because all incisions are hidden inside the nostrils. Open rhinoplasty involves a small columellar incision that typically heals as a faint, barely noticeable line. Speak to Dr Manoj Khanna for more clarity.

Rhinoplasty can safely be performed once the nose has reached its full adult size, typically around 15 to 16 years for females and 16 to 17 years for males. For purely cosmetic nose reshaping, many surgeons prefer that patients be 18 years or older to ensure complete physical development and emotional maturity before surgery.

Rhinoplasty results are considered permanent because the nasal framework is surgically reshaped. While natural ageing affects surrounding tissues over time, the structural improvements achieved by Dr Manoj Khanna typically remain stable for decades.