What to Know Before Getting a Nose Job

What to Know Before Getting a Nose Job

One of the most dominant features of your face is your nose. When it is too small, too wide, or crooked, it can affect your facial appearance. It can take away from other beautiful features on your face. With its location, size, and shape, your nose can either distract from or complement the rest of your features.

If your nose is taking attention from your more attractive facial features, a cosmetic surgeon can help. You may be asking yourself whether you need to get a nose job, also known as rhinoplasty. To determine whether to undergo this cosmetic procedure, you need to know certain things before you decide.

What Is a Nose Job?

This is a surgical cosmetic procedure that alters the shape of your nose by working on the cartilage and bone. It is one of the most common types of cosmetic procedures worldwide. The motivation for getting a nose job may be to improve breathing, change the look of your nose, or both.

Difference Between Nose Job and Septoplasty

The term ‘nose job’ tends to encompass two separate surgical procedures. If you have a deviated septum, for instance, a septoplasty will straighten the cartilage and bone dividing the septum, which is the space between your nostrils. This will help alleviate any breathing problems resulting from blockage of the nasal passages.

A rhinoplasty, on the other hand, is a cosmetic procedure aimed at changing the shape of your nose. Most people with deviated septums choose to undergo both a rhinoplasty and septoplasty to correct any crookedness, bumps and more.

Overview of a Nose Job

The upper portion of your nose’s structure is bone. The lower portion, however, is cartilage. A nose job can change cartilage, bone, skin, or all three during the same procedure. Before you get a nose job, however, you need to determine whether you are a good candidate. You also need to have realistic expectations.

Your cosmetic surgeon will examine the skin around your nose, your facial features, and the changes you would like to achieve. If you are a good candidate for the procedure, they will develop a customized treatment plan for you.

Things to Know

Are you looking to get a nose job to restore balance to your face? Before you undergo the procedure, you need to know certain things, such as:

• You need to have realistic expectations. Your bone structure may prevent you from getting an exact duplicate of the type of nose you desire. Instead, hope for the best possible results that will make you happy.

• It could take several months or longer to achieve the final results, which requires tons of patience.

• You will need to take some time off work to heal, which can take anywhere from one to two weeks.

• When performed by a skilled and experienced cosmetic surgeon, few people will be able to tell you had a nose job. Most people will notice your beautiful appearance; however, they will not zero in on your nose.

• Immediately after the procedure, you may not like your appearance due to the swelling and bruising. With proper medication, rest, and other measures, the bruising and swelling should start to dissipate within several days.

To learn more about a nose job, visit Scott Harris, MD, at our office in Plano, Texas. You can also call (972) 736-9600 to schedule an appointment today.