Is Rhinoplasty the Right Option for You?

Are you not happy with the way your nose looks? Do you think your facial appearance would have a boost if your nose shape looked different than it is now? If so, a Rhinoplasty or nose job is the option that can help you with your beauty goals. 

Rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery that alters the way your nose looks and functions. With 220,000 Rhinoplasty surgeries performed every year, it is one of the most common surgical procedures that enhance your facial features. It can also improve your breathing function and achieve a more balanced appearance simultaneously.

Rhinoplasty for Medical Reasons

Many people opt for Rhinoplasty surgery to get rid of nasal obstruction that may cause several problems like disturbed sleep, snoring, sleep area, and difficulty breathing through the nose. If other medical treatment options, such as nasal spray or sleep apnea treatments do not work, your doctor suggests nose surgery as the next step. The good news is that most health insurance companies offer cover for Rhinoplasty for medical reasons. 

Rhinoplasty for Cosmetic Reasons

Rhinoplasty also works for cosmetic reasons. It makes several changes to your nose, such as nasal hump, asymmetries corrections, and tip refining. With this plastic surgery method, you can get the desired shape of your nose and enhance your facial appearance to a greater extent. Most health insurance companies, however, do not offer coverage for a Rhinoplasty surgery for cosmetic reasons.

The Procedure 

Your plastic surgeon will give you general anesthesia and make a tiny incision along the base of your nose. This incision connects to other incisions made inside the nose and goes invisible after the skin heals. With these incisions, the surgeon accesses to your nose’s cartilage and bones and improves the nasal passageways. They will also perform nasal reshaping if desired and will do careful and meticulous alterations to the cartilage and bone.

Most procedures of Rhinoplasty leave the nose bones intact. However, if you have significant trauma to the nose, your surgeon may shift the nasal bones to a more favorable position during the procedure. Similarly, a Rhinoplasty procedure for cosmetic reasons may require the surgeon to smooth down a bony nasal hump to a straight profile. 

Recovery after Rhinoplasty 

After the surgery, your doctor will suggest you take one week off from work and take rest as well as follow a regimen of nasal cleaning. Make sure you take the proper dosage of painkillers and other medicines prescribed by your surgeon. 

During the recovery phase, you will have some difficulty with easy breathing through your nose. It happens because of the thin plastic sheets placed inside the nose to keep the septum in a straight position. The swelling around the treated area will peak in the first few days and will decrease then. You may also experience bruising under the eyes. Your doctor will suggest you to use a small cast on your nose to protect it from harmful effects and help reduce inflammation.