Mr. Andrew Greensmith talks about Primary Rhinoplasty in Melbourne. Primary Rhinoplasty is performed on patients who have never undergone nose surgery previously. It is done with the aim to redefine the shape of the patient’s nose to improve its aesthetics and functionality. Mr. Greensmith states that Rhinoplasty is an intricate process that entails attention to detail. It is imperative that the surgeon is aware of the aesthetic goals and functional needs of the patient. The surgery takes around three hours to complete and in most case patients can go home the same day.

Mr. Andrew Greensmith - Aesthetic and functional Rhinoplasty

Primary Rhinoplasty surgery refers to a patient having Rhinoplasty surgery for the first time. Meaning that they have not had their odd nose operated on the tool in the past. This is obviously the ideal situation but even so, Rhinoplasty, even in its primary form is very difficult surgery and requires great attention to detail. It’s really important that the surgeon performing the operation understands both the aesthetic goals of the patient and their functional needs and that function is not compromised for aesthetics. We want patient to breathe better and to look better at the same time after the Rhinoplasty surgery. Primary Rhinoplasty would usually take two to three hours. Sometimes requires the patient to stay at night in hospital but many times the patient can go home the same day.