Nose jobs known in the medical field as Rhinoplasties
Nose jobs, also known in the medical field as Rhinoplasties, are becoming increasingly popular. It is especially popular among people who want to change the size or shape of their nose. Despite its amazing cosmetic benefits, nose jobs are also important for a variety of other reasons. The procedure is common in the emergency room after injury or illness involving the nose. It is also used in the treatment of breathing problems that often affect one’s ability to sleep.
If you’re thinking about getting a nose job, first find a reputable surgeon. The increase in demand for nose jobs has also caused a surge in quacks posing as surgeons. Ask questions about their academic qualifications and work experience. Are they board-certified? How long have they been doing nose jobs? Ideally, a good surgeon is one who has over 7 years of experience in performing only rhinoplasties. Look at before and after pictures of their previous patients. Are the results good enough?
Good surgeons are often hard to come by and they’re not that cheap. Getting a cheaper surgeon may be enticing but it will come at a cost. Once you set an appointment, you can then go over what you want to change.
So you’ve finally gotten a good doctor and an appointment. Here’s what you can expect after the procedure:
- Your experience will be unique to others’ experiences
Rhinoplasty is as different for everyone as is our fingerprints. The surgeon has to customize the surgery just for you. On the surface, my nose and yours may look the same but underneath, we’re different. Everyone has a different bone structure and soft tissue is placed differently. How the nasal bones interact with the rest of the facial bones is also a big consideration.
- There are different types of nose job procedures
In general, rhinoplasties are grouped into “open” or “closed” rhinoplasties”. Open nose jobs are performed when major changes are required. This is especially after an injury to the nose is a result of high impact. An incision is first made on the strip of skin that separates the two nostrils. The tissue is then lifted to expose the internal nasal structures.
A closed nose job is done when there’s only minimal reshaping required. An incision is made and then the skin is separated from the underlying bone. Removal, reshaping, augmentation, or rearranging is then done on the bone and cartilage.
- You’ll go home on the very day
A nose job is an outpatient procedure. It takes about 3- 4 hours for the entire procedure to be completed. Treatments such as liquid rhinoplasty take even a shorter duration because they’re non-invasive. You’ll have one nose in the morning and a different one by the afternoon, in your house.
Nose jobs that result from injury may require admission but that depends on the extent of the injury.
- There’ll be no pain during the procedure
Nose jobs are carried out under general anesthesia. This means that you’ll be asleep during the whole process and thus, no pain. After the surgery, most patients have reported minimal to no pain at all. Your doctor may prescribe over the counter painkillers that are more than enough in case of discomfort.
- You’ll have a ‘new’ look
Don’t expect to look like an entirely different person altogether. Nose jobs are not supposed to change how you look and who you are entirely. They’re only meant to enhance your features. Ideally, other people are not supposed to spot the difference at all. A good surgeon is one who can change everything about your nose while maintaining your facial features. The ideal nose acts as a complement to the rest of the face in terms of size and symmetry.
- Recovery will be quicker than you expect
Most surgeries require that patients take about a month off work for revivers to take place. With a nose job, you just need about a week. In general, after a nose job you need about a week of downtime for short term recovery. Recovery after the first week solely relies on your ability to follow guidelines from your doctor. For fast recovery, most doctors advise that you avoid wearing glasses and sleep with your face up. Additionally, keep away from strenuous activities such as swimming and jogging.
The idea of getting a new nose is exciting and exhilarating. In fact, most people have reported a whole new sense of confidence after the treatment. It brings all your features into harmony without changing anything about your overall looks. The nose is the most central part of the face. It defines how you look and how you breathe. It is therefore important that you do what makes you comfortable in your own skin. The greatest thing about nose jobs is that you can choose what nose you want to have. Confidence is the most beautiful part of a