Saturday, 26 May 2012

Nose Job - Rhinoplasty Surgery

Nose Job - Rhinoplasty Surgery

There are many reasons people may have for considering a nose job. It may be for cosmetic reasons - they may be unhappy with the way their nose looks. Or they may have breathing issues. Or their may be a feature of their nose that seems out of balance. Whatever the reason, rhinoplasty surgery is a big decision, so getting all the facts is essential.

Before considering a nose job, ask if this surgery is really necessary. If you are not happy with the shape of your nose, it could be something else that is troubling you. Make sure there are no other alternatives. After all, this is major surgery, done under anesthesia. You don't want to go through this only to realize it was a mistake.

If you decide to go ahead with the rhinoplasty, you will need to find a good, board-certified cosmetic surgeon or plastic surgeon . Look for one who specializes in nose jobs. Ask to see before and after photos of people with facial characteristics similar to your own. Make sure your surgeon answers all your questions.

During the surgery, an incision will be made, depending on what the purpose of the nose job is. Medical reasons for rhinoplasty include repair of a deviated septum. Cosmetic reasons include removal of a bump in the nose, making the nostrils smaller or larger, making the nose more narrow, making the nose shorter, changing the tip of the nose or reshaping the cartilage. Rhinoplasty can also make the nose larger if that is desired, by using implants.

Like any surgery, you will experience pain and swelling afterwards. This can last several weeks. Cost of course will depend on where you live, as well as the extent of change you want. Generally the cost of a nose job ranges from $2000 to $4000. If rhinoplasty is being done for medical reasons, it may be covered by insurance. That is not the case if it's being done for strictly cosmetic reasons. What's the right age for a nose job? Again, it depends. If this is being done for appearance's sake, most doctors won't until the patient is in their late teens.

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