If you are self conscious about the appearance of your nose, you may have thought about a rhinoplasty. The most common complaint we hear is that there is a hump on the top of their nose that people want taken down, or that their nose looks too big. The tip may be too prominent or round, sometimes called a bulbous tip. The nose may also look too wide for the person’s face. Sometimes people want to have more self confidence or don’t like the way they look in pictures.
One of the biggest fears many patients have is that they will look too different or not natural. It’s important that you find a doctor who listens to your concerns and talks to you and designs an operation addressing those concerns. As a philosophy of plastic surgery in our practice, we seek a natural look, not an extreme or operated look. While no one can guarantee the results of a rhinoplasty, you should have a chance to have a thorough discussion with the doctor about the particulars of your situations and your goals.
Rhinoplasty, often referred to as a nose job, is actually a delicate operation designed to modify the shape of the nose. Even small changes can have a significant impact on appearance. Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of your nose, change the shape of the tip or the bridge or change the angle between your nose and your upper lip. It may also improve a birth defect or injury, or be combined with surgery to help relieve some breathing problems. You can see “before” and “after” pictures of some of our patients who had rhinoplasty (nose job) procedures. Click on the right hand side of this page where it says “Click here to see before and After photos”.
The best candidates for rhinoplasty are people who are looking for improvement in the way they look. If there are also problems with breathing through your nose, these can often be addressed at the same time. If you are medically healthy and realistic in your expectations, you may be a good candidate.
Rhinoplasty, or surgery to reshape the nose, is one of the most common of all plastic surgery procedures. The operation can be done as a closed or endonasal rhinoplasty, or as an open tip rhinoplasty, depending on the person’s needs and circumstances. Your doctor should be able to offer either of these types of surgery depending on your situation. This is an operation where the surgeon’s experience and a willingness to take one’s time can make a big difference in how it looks later.
During your initial consultation at Plastic Surgery Professionals, we will sit down with you and ask what you would like your nose to look like, evaluate the structure of your nose and face, and discuss the possibilities with you. While we cannot guarantee a particular look, we always try to align our surgical goals with your personal goals.
Rhinoplasty surgery usually is performed on an outpatient basis. Side effects are usually temporary and may include bruising, swelling, and discomfort among others. All surgery involves some risks and these are also explained during your consultation.
Most patients are able to return to work or school in about a week or two.
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