Reasons People Get Rhinoplasty

There are a number of different reasons why patients consider rhinoplasty (aka costmetic nose surgery, nose job).  These range from medical conditions that result in a malformed nose or nasal blockages to cosmetic reasons.

Rhinoplasty may be required to fix a nose that was damaged in an accident.  For example, people in car accidents, skateboard accidents, sports accidents, etc. can suffer a broken nose that may heal improperly.  Rhinoplasty can correct this problem or prevent this problem depending on when the procedure is done.

In addition to accidents and injuries, there are those who seek help because of birth defects or genetics that have led them to have a malformed nose.  The complications associated with this include: excessive snoring, difficulty in breathing, and severe headaches.  In order to alleviate these issues patients will seek rhinoplasty.

Another common reason for rhinoplasty or "a nose job" is to enhance someone's appearance.  Some people find their nose too long, too short, too wide, too narrow, or any combination of these things.  Rhinoplasty is a way to correct the overall aesthetics of the nose and face.  You can discuss in detail with the surgeon the shape you want your nose to be and other factors.  This will enable your surgeon to tell you what is possible and what is not possible.

It is important that your surgeon understand the reason or reasons you want to receive this procedure so they can make sure your expectations can reasonably be met.  You should discuss the advantages and risks of the procedure and fully understand how the procedure works and what your recovery time will be.  The more information you know about the procedure the better equipped you will be to make the right decision regarding your rhinoplasty.