Rhinoplasty, or nose job surgery, is a surgical procedure aimed at improving some aspect of the nose. The surgery can be undertaken to change the look of the nose or to improve breathing through the nose. Since rhinoplasty surgery is often difficult to perform, it is imperative to clearly define your goals and understand that some of the goals may have to be compromised to ensure that you can still breathe through your nose at the end of surgery.
It is important that any rhinoplasty surgery leaves a patient with the ability to breathe through their nose. Unfortunately, sometimes a patient’s desire for a certain aesthetic outcome can create difficulty with nasal breathing. It is imperative that patient’s understand that although there is a certain look they are trying to attain, this may not be possible.
Some common questions about rhinoplasty are listed below. What is a rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty refers to any procedure which forms the nose. This can be a procedure aimed at changing the function of the nose (improving breathing) or changing the appearance (cosmetic rhinoplasty). In either case, the underlying structure and ability to breathe must be preserved. There is no point in creating a nose which looks perfect but does not allow air to flow.
I want to change the shape of my nose but I dont want surgery, what are my options? There are some options for rhinoplasty which do not involve surgery. These non-surgical alternatives are particularly suited for people with humps that desire the hump to be camouflaged. The technique involves placing temporary fillers, such as hyaluronic acid, into the nasal dorsum to camouflage the imperfection.
If you are considering nasal reshaping surgery, find a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty surgery. Some surgeons will incorporate digital imaging into their consultation process to illustrate what you can expect after surgery.