A Guide to Rhinoplasties

If you have lived a life where you have always wished you had a different nose, there is something you can do to make that wish a reality. First, you can take some time to learn about Rhinoplasties and how they can help you achieve your dream.

Rhinoplasties are nose jobs. There are many reasons both cosmetic and medically necessary that people choose to have them done. Those who are seeking to perfect their looks with a different nose shape will get what is commonly referred to as a cosmetic nose job. Those who are in need of rhinoplasties because of a medical condition, get what is referred to as medical rhinoplasties. Even though the initial concept may be the same, there is a vast array of differences between the medical and cosmetic nose job. If you are willing to educate yourself on some of those differences, your chances of choosing the right doctor for your situation will improve significantly.

A medial nose job is often performed to help increase the size of a person's nasal pathways. By increasing the size, patients will be able to breathe much easier and alleviate many of their medical conditions and discomforts. Patients who undergo a medical nose job do not necessarily have the outward appearance of their nose altered, just the inside.

Cosmetic nose jobs are performed because a patient has chosen to have the outward appearance of their nose surgically altered. It doesn't matter how the patient wants to have the appearance altered, in order to get the desired shape, the surgeon will remove what is necessary to achieve this task.

Before you choose to have a nose job, you need to be confident about your decision and has ample experience working on the type of nose you are seeking to receive. It may be necessary for you to do a little research for the right plastic surgeon for your needs. It is best for you to try and locate one that is in your town. It will make it much easier for you to meet with them, learn more about the procedure you seek and see pictures of their previous work.

Keep in mind that the actual procedure is not that expensive. Most of the cost is associated with the surgeon's fee and anesthesia. Do not let the cost deter you from getting something you have been dreaming about all of your life done. You don't want forgo quality for cost.

After your nose job, since the rate of healing varies from person to person it is important that you follow all of your doctor's orders. During your recovery, you may feel some pain and discomfort. There may some feelings of pressure and sensitivity to light around the eyes and nose. You may even experience some cold sensation around your nose. It can take up to three weeks for a patient to be completely healed from a nose job. If you have any complications or symptoms that last longer than three weeks or seem to be getting worse instead of better, contact your plastic surgeon right away.