When a patient comes to me with a nasal injury, one of the first things we discuss isn’t whether post-trauma rhinoplasty surgery is possible; it’s when. Timing genuinely changes what kind of procedure someone needs, and getting it right can mean the difference between a small manipulation and a much bigger reconstruction. The first three […]
If you’ve spent any time researching rhinoplasty, you may have come across the term ‘twilight anaesthesia’ as the superior alternative to rhinoplasty under general anaesthetic and going fully under. It can sound appealing: less intervention, a quicker wake-up, a lighter experience all round. But for the vast majority of rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty procedures, it isn’t […]
Deciding to have rhinoplasty is one thing. Knowing what to expect when it comes to recovery is another. Most patients spend weeks or months researching surgeons, reading about techniques, and preparing for the operation itself. What fewer people plan for is what comes after – and yet the post-operative period is often where the emotional […]
For many families, paediatric ENT surgery brings a mixture of relief and anxiety. Relief that treatment is underway; anxiety about what happens next. And at the heart of so many of those worries is the general anaesthetic. What will it feel like? Will my child be frightened? What if something goes wrong? Dr Yumna Haroon-Mowahed […]
Every spring, millions of people across the UK reach for antihistamines and assume their blocked nose, sneezing and general sense of feeling run down are simply the price of tree pollen season. For most, that is a reasonable conclusion – recent research indicates that around 49% of people in the UK suffer from the side […]
Mr Annakan Navaratnam and colleagues at hospitals across the UK have published a national survey of current attitudes and practices regarding paediatric septoplasty in The Journal of Laryngology and Otology. Paediatric septoplasty remains a contentious topic due to concerns about its potential impact on midfacial growth. A survey was distributed to independently practising ENT surgeons […]
The Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme is a national NHS England programme designed to improve the treatment and care of patients through in-depth review of services. Last year, Mr Annakan Navaratnam joined the GIRFT ENT team as a national advisor. Annakan has now authored GIRFT guidance on three new pathways to support ENT […]
Rhinoplasty has traditionally been viewed as a procedure for younger people. Teens and young adults often seek rhinoplasty to improve the appearance of their noses, boosting confidence and self-esteem, particularly in recent years with the advent of social media and selfies. However, an increasing number of patients are now seeking a midlife rhinoplasty. In fact, […]
Chronic or long-term sinusitis, also known as chronic rhinosinusitis, is an inflammatory condition of one or more sinuses that persists for more than 12 weeks. It is less common than acute sinusitis but appears to be getting more common in all age groups and it’s estimated to affect one in ten UK adults. Now, a […]
Age is not just a number when it comes to rhinoplasty surgery. The age at which you undergo this procedure can significantly impact both the surgical technique used and the outcome. Is there a minimum age for a rhinoplasty? Often, I will get patients referred because they have problems breathing through the nose, and they […]