The center position of your face and your self-image is taken by your nostril. Your nose must be a complementary organ enhancing different functions in relation to your sex, race, bone structure and size of the overall face.
Rhinoplasty is popularly known as a “nose job,” which is a surgical procedure that aims at improving facial harmony by reshaping the form, length or feature of the nose. It can help people looking for both cosmetic and functional changes.
Aesthetic Concerns:
1.) Removing large humps on bridge of nose
2.) Straightening out a crooked bridge
3.) Altering tip shape, such as refining it or fixing a wide bulbous one
4.) Changing the size or width of nostrils
5.) Rectifying any irregularities
Functional Concerns:
Rhinoplasty also serves to improve breathing substantially, besides making the face more beautiful. Some things patients often say referring to include:
Usually, rhinoplasty is good for individuals who are through with growing their faces fully. As a matter of fact, girls will be at this stage by 15-16 years whereas boys can reach it by 16-17 years old.
However, there are multiple aspects that determine if one is fit for rhinoplasty such as:
Patients are usually placed under general anesthetics when performing the rhinoplasty procedure and it may take between one to three hours depending on the complexity of the operation.
There are two key surgical techniques:
After surgery, you can expect some swelling and bruising around your nose, which will gradually go away over a few days. You might also want to rest and avoid strenuous activity for a week or two.
It is important that you select a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has extensive experience and expertise in rhinoplasty. Look for someone who:
Rhinoplasty can be a life-changing journey for both form and function. It boosts your self-esteem by solving aesthetic issues as well as breathing problems, thereby improving one’s general health.