1. Rhinoplasty AKA a Nose Job
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that changes the shape of a nose. It also helps improve breathing through the nose. People get rhinoplasty, more commonly called a nose job, for a variety of reasons. They may be unhappy with their looks or they may have been in accident or born with a birth defect that needs correcting. There are different types of rhinoplasty available, from a total reshaping of the nose to minor adjustments made by removing cartilage.
2. Get Real About Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
Just because you are getting a nose similar to that of Angelina Jolie doesn't mean that you are going to wake up from surgery looking just like her. It is important for patients considering cosmetic rhinoplasty to understand that a nose job will not change you into a new person. It will only enhance your existing features. If you aren't sure which type of nose will be best for your face, consult your plastic surgeon for options.
3. Get Ready For Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty surgery is usually an outpatient procedure, meaning you can go home that same day. Wear comfortable clothes and button down shirt. You should plan to have a family member or friend drive you home following the surgery. Recovery time for a nose job varies on the type of procedure done. Generally, the patient wears a nose splint for about a week. There will be swelling and bruising around the eyes and nose for up to two weeks after surgery, so don't schedule any portrait sittings just yet. Over the next six months or so, the nose will still swell, but it won't be very noticeable, before settling into its permanent shape.
4. A Nose Job Comes With Risks
Cosmetic surgery is well...surgery. It comes with risks and a nose job is no exception. Possible side effects from a nose job include fluid build up, skin breakdown, excessive bleeding, infection at the incision or disfigurement. To circumvent unwanted side effects or complications, look for a surgeon recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Always check references if you are not familiar with the surgeons previous work.
5. Rhinoplasty is not Cheap
Insurance does not typically cover cosmetic surgery. However, in certain circumstances rhinoplasty is covered. If a patient sustains an injury in an accident and needs reconstructive surgery, then rhinoplasty is medically necessary. Breathing problems, such as a deviated septum, may also be a plausible cause to have a nose job. However, if you are having straight up cosmetic rhinoplasty, with no medical reason, then you are footing the bill. Procedures cost anywhere between a few hundred dollars to several thousands of dollars, depending on what you are having done and who the plastic surgeon is.
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