Facts to consider about rhinoplasty

We are all familiar with the term rhinoplasty nowadays. It is one of the most common surgical procedures. With the advancement of medical science and its increasing demand it has become cheaper than ever. No longer is a nose in the realms of rich and famous but now it has entered the living rooms of common Americans. What are the facts that need to be considered before going for rhinoplasty?

First and foremost is a realistic expectation on the part of patient. No matter how skilled surgeon you hire it is still your nose that would be worked upon. The surgeon cannot conjure up a nose for you. This said it is also very important that you convey your desired shape of nose to the surgeon before hand and if possible some photos of the nose that you would like to have.

Second is the cost factor. The cost involved will be the fees of the surgeon, the fees of the anaesthesiologist and hospital fees for a day or two depending on your condition. You might also want to check this up with your insurers as they don’t carry nose jobs done for aesthetic purposes.

Third is the recuperating period. Now a nose job can be successful if only the surgeon had done his job well and also if you have taken proper care after the surgery. Failure to comply with any of the two conditions will mean that the nose of your dreams will not be attained. Care must be taken not to blow your nose in the first week; the nose may be bandaged and supported by casts for quite some time.

If you think that you can manage all the three conditions and is undeterred by the conditions then you are all set to have a nice good looking nose.

MALE RHINOPLASTY

If the answer to any of these questions is yes then you may be a likely candidate for a rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty ensures that you are satisfied with the way your nose looks. Of course having a realistic expectation goes a long way.

So what makes you a candidate for a nose job? If you are above 16 years of age (that’s when your nose stops growing) and is not satisfied with the way your nose looks or if you have difficulty breathing or have some birth defect or deformed nose due to an injury then you are candidate for rhinoplasty. Male rhinoplasty is different from female rhinoplasty because there is something about a man’s nose that says man. The key is to emphasise on the positive features and subtract negative features. The indentation on the side nose is a dead giveaway that the surgeon took far too much liberty with osteotomis (narrowing of the nasal bones).


There are both risks and benefit of rhinoplasty. The risks are blood clotting, frequent nose bleeds, swelling of the nose and for a brief period of the eyes. But these are in most cases temporary and if you are prone to any serious risks the surgeon will discuss this with you. The benefits are quite obvious. You won’t be embarrassed about your nose anymore and can walk with your head held high and the other benefit is that you won’t have any more breathing trouble.
All in all a surgery and proper care afterwards will make sure that you will be satisfied the way you look and this is all that matters.