Plastic Surgery Can Help You Fix Nose Problems

Feb 22
08:56

2011

Aloysius Aucoin

Aloysius Aucoin

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Making changes to one's nose is a common form of plastic surgery. Whether is be having a dorsal hump removed or fixing a broken nose, more than 200,000 rhinoplasty surgeries are done each year. A surgeon will go over expectations and procedures with a patient in an initial consultation before surgery.

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A commonly requested form of plastic surgery is rhinoplasty,Plastic Surgery Can Help You Fix Nose Problems Articles which is making changes to your nose. Because the nose is the center of your face, it gets a lot of attention. And if your nose is, in your opinion, too small, too big or misshapen, it can cause you to be extremely self-conscious.

More than 200,000 people each year have surgical procedures done on their nose. It is estimated that 15 percent of people having the procedure done each year are doing it because they are dissatisfied with or having breathing issues from an earlier rhinoplasty. Make sure you are confident in your doctor's abilities before having the procedure done.

Plastic surgeons can shorten, elongate and take bumps and abnormalities from any nose, providing the facial centerpiece of which you've always dreamed. Rhinoplasty can greatly enhance an individual's appearance and have an equally dramatic effect on his or her self-confidence.

During an initial consultation, a plastic surgeon will discuss appearance goals with you and what to expect to ensure you are completely comfortable with the process before moving forward. Surgeons often use computer enhancement to show how the patient's facial appearance will change with the surgery to give the patient a better idea of the different look in store for him or her. Making sure the patient's expectations are in line with the outcome is key for success.

Every nose surgery is different. Rhinoplasty is customized for each person's goals and desires. In most cases, nasal cartilage is removed or repositioned, and the nasal bone, if necessary, is repositioned. The goal of any nose surgery is to produce a natural-looking nose that is in proportion with other features of the face.

Several steps can be taken in a rhinoplasty plastic surgery. Some of the most common are:

Dorsal hump removal: This is the removal of the bump at the top of the nose caused by extra cartilage or bone. After larger hump removals, the nose sometimes is also narrowed.
Nasal tip removal: A large nasal tip can give a bulbous appearance. Reducing the tip can create a more refined look. With a more pronounced tip, a more eye-appealing nose is created and the nose looks smaller overall.
Nasal tip rotation: Revamping the tip of the nose to avoid a hooked appearance. Care must be taken as over-rotating the tip can increase the nostrils' exposure.
Nasal base reduction: This procedure is done by people with wide nostrils. Small incisions are made on the sides of the nostrils and the nostrils reduced.
Augmenting the nose: For individuals with a flat nose, a graft or implant is placed below the skin to increase the nasal bridge.
Fixing broken noses: Repairing broken nose bones can occur anytime a week to six weeks after the injury occurs. An individualized plan is devised to restore normal use and appearance to the nose.
Non-surgical procedures: Dermal filler, more common in lip augmentation, can be inserted into the nose. It is a way to achieve minor augmentation without plastic surgery.