Rhinoplasty

A ‘Nose Job’

Rhinoplasty is often referred to as a ‘nose job’ and it is one of the most popular, as well as common types of facial cosmetic surgery. Individuals who get this type of procedure done often want a subtle improvement to the symmetry and balance of their face. By getting a nose job, you will end up with a natural-looking nose that is well-balanced with the remainder of your face and it also adds to the existing beauty of your eyes, as well as lips. There are also those who go through this particular type of procedure due to reconstructive reasons such as correcting a breathing problem, etc.

Whether it is to improve a nose that is a bit too wide, crooked, short, or long, rhinoplasty will give positive results. Not a lot of people know that with this said procedure, bumps and lumps on the nose can also be removed. If you want an effective way to change the shape, size, angle, or perhaps definition of your nose, this is the procedure for you. With that said, you should know that this should not be performed until your facial growth and development are complete. Generally, those who are at least 16-17 years old for men and 15-16 years old for women are possible candidates.

Rhinoplasty Surgery

During this process, both the patient and surgeon will decide on certain important aspects such as the use of general or local anesthesia. Once this has been figured out and before the surgery begins, two incisions will be made - particularly on the columella and inside the nostrils. What happens is that the soft tissues of a person’s nose are separated, which lead to the repair or reshape of the bone, as well as cartilage.

Whenever the nose or its structure needs to be strengthened, a small piece of the individual’s own cartilage may be used by the surgeon as reinforcement. Aside from cosmetic reasons, this is also the scenario when it comes to fixing a breathing problem or other functional purposes. If there is no cartilage or bone to spare or they are weak and cannot be used, the surgeon will most likely use synthetic implants.

Once the nose surgery is done, a tape dressing is then applied onto the nose and this has to stay in place for about a week. If you go through this procedure, you may notice discoloration or swelling around the eyes, but don’t worry because this will subside within 5-7 days. Those who have gotten a nose job done were able to work and attend social activities after just a short period of time (1 week or so). If this is something that you have always wanted to do, be sure to contact a reliable nose surgeon so you will know more about the entire process. Rhinoplasty cost is usually around $5,000-$10,000.

Along with this procedure, a vast number of people have also taken interest in cosmetic eyelid surgery, chin and cheek implants, as well as lip augmentation.