One of the most common kinds of plastic surgery is rhinoplasty, or surgery to change the shape of the nose. Rhinoplasty can make your nose smaller or bigger, change the shape of the tip or bridge, make your nostrils smaller, or change the angle between your nose and upper lip. It could also fix a birth defect or injury or help people who have trouble breathing.
Rhinoplasty can make you look better, which can boost your confidence, but it won't always make you look the way you want to. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about what you want to get out of it and talk to your surgeon about it.
As with any cosmetic procedure, rhinoplasty is best for people who want to change their looks for the better, not make them perfect.
It is important that you and your doctor talk to each other well. During your first appointment, the surgeon will ask you how you want your nose to look, look at the shape of your nose and face, and talk to you about the options. He or she will also talk about the things that can change how the procedure is done and what the results are. These include the way your nose bones and cartilage are built, the shape of your face, the thickness of your skin, your age, and what you want.
Even if it happened years ago, it's important to tell your surgeon if you've had surgery or an injury on your nose before. You should also tell your surgeon if you have any allergies or trouble breathing, if you take any medicines or other drugs, or if you smoke. All of these are important facts. Don't be afraid to ask your doctor anything you want to know. Also, if the surgeon gives you specific instructions before the surgery, you should follow them to the letter.
A nose job usually takes a couple of hours, but if the surgery is more complicated, it could take longer. How the surgery works will depend on what's wrong and what your surgeon likes to do. After the surgery is done, a splint will be put on your nose to help it keep its new shape. You may also have nasal packs or soft plastic splints put in your nostrils to help stabilise the septum, the wall that divides your airways. Recovery will take a while, so plan to stay in bed for the first few days and keep an ice pack nearby to help reduce swelling and bruises. Follow any other advice your doctor gives you, and then have fun! You paid for this new, better look, so go out and enjoy it with confidence.
