How Is Rhinoplasty Performed? A Step-by-Step Guide by Dr. Hatem Dalati
If you’re considering rhinoplasty in Dubai, understanding the process can help you feel more confident and prepared. At the ENT Clinic of Excellence in Dubai Healthcare City, Dr. Hatem Dalati combines surgical precision with artistic expertise to create natural, functional, and beautiful nose results.
Here’s a detailed look at how nose surgery in Dubai is performed step by step.
Step 1: Consultation and Surgical Planning
Your rhinoplasty journey begins with a thorough consultation. Dr. Hatem Dalati carefully examines your nasal anatomy, facial balance, and breathing function. Instead of using computer simulations, he follows a more personalized, surgeon-focused approach.
He studies a detailed nasal anatomy diagram, marking and drawing the planned surgical modifications directly on it. This helps explain exactly what he intends to do—such as refining the nasal bridge, adjusting the tip, or improving airflow through functional correction.
This method ensures clarity, transparency, and confidence before surgery.
Step 2: Administering Anesthesia
For your comfort and safety, Dr. Hatem Dalati performs rhinoplasty under general anesthesia. This ensures you remain fully asleep and pain-free throughout the procedure, allowing for maximum precision and comfort.
Step 3: Making the Incisions
Dr. Hatem performs either an open or closed rhinoplasty depending on your goals and nasal anatomy:
- Open Rhinoplasty: Involves a small incision across the columella (the tissue between the nostrils). This allows better visibility and precision, especially for complex or revision cases.
- Closed Rhinoplasty: Incisions are hidden inside the nostrils, ideal for minor reshaping and faster healing.
The choice of technique depends on your anatomy and the goals of your surgery. You can learn more about which approach may be right for you in our guide: What Type of Rhinoplasty Do I Need? Expert Guide from Dubai’s Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon.
Step 4: Reshaping the Nasal Structure
Once access is achieved, Dr. Dalati reshapes the bone and cartilage according to your personalized surgical plan. This may include:
- Smoothing a nasal hump
- Narrowing wide nasal bones
- Straightening a deviated septum
- Adding cartilage grafts for structure and definition
This stage focuses on achieving both aesthetic balance and functional breathing improvement.
Step 5: Refining the Nasal Tip
The nasal tip is one of the most delicate and artistic aspects of rhinoplasty.
Dr. Hatem Dalati skillfully refines the tip cartilage to improve shape, projection, and symmetry while maintaining a natural, non-operated look.
Whether your goal is a softer, more defined tip or subtle correction of asymmetry, this step ensures the nose harmonizes with your other facial features.
Step 6: Closing the Incisions
After the reshaping and refinement are complete, the incisions are meticulously closed using fine sutures.
Dr. Dalati ensures minimal scarring—especially for open rhinoplasty patients—and places stitches that promote smooth healing.
Step 7: Splinting and Immediate Aftercare
A small nasal splint is applied to support and protect the new shape during the initial healing phase. Internal soft splints or packing may also be used to stabilize the septum if septoplasty was performed.
You’ll then move to the recovery area, where your vital signs and comfort are monitored closely. Dr. Dalati provides clear aftercare instructions to ensure a smooth and successful recovery.
Types of Rhinoplasty We Offer in Dubai
At the ENT Clinic of Excellence, we offer tailored rhinoplasty options depending on your aesthetic and functional goals:
- Aesthetic Rhinoplasty – For a more refined, symmetrical look.
- Functional Rhinoplasty – To correct breathing problems and improve airflow.
- Ethnic Rhinoplasty – Enhancing natural features while maintaining cultural identity.
- Revision Rhinoplasty – Correcting or improving results from previous surgery.
Why Choose Dr. Hatem Dalati for Rhinoplasty in Dubai?
- Expert in both cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty
- Customized, anatomy-based approach—each surgery is tailored to your unique facial features and nasal structure for natural, personalized results
- Extensive experience in revision and complex nasal surgeries
- Trusted by patients in Dubai Healthcare City and across the UAE
Whether you’re seeking subtle refinement or major correction, Dr. Dalati’s goal is to enhance your natural beauty and breathing function safely.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Rhinoplasty in Dubai
1. How long does rhinoplasty surgery take?
For Dr. Hatem Dalati, rhinoplasty surgery typically takes 3 to 4 hours, though revision rhinoplasty may take longer depending on the complexity.
2. Will I have visible scars after rhinoplasty?
In open rhinoplasty, a tiny incision is made across the columella, which usually heals to a nearly invisible line. Closed rhinoplasty leaves no external scars since all incisions are made inside the nostrils.
3. When can I return to work after rhinoplasty?
Most patients can return to work after 7 to 10 days, once the splint is removed and swelling has decreased. However, complete healing and final results take a few months.
4. Is rhinoplasty painful?
Rhinoplasty is not typically painful. You may feel mild discomfort or pressure for the first few days, which can be easily managed with prescribed pain relief.
5. Can rhinoplasty improve breathing problems?
Yes. Functional rhinoplasty can correct structural issues such as a deviated septum or enlarged turbinates, improving airflow and breathing comfort.
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