Most plastic/cosmetic surgeries are performed simply from an aesthetics point of view, but rhinoplasty, or a nose job, can also better the functioning of the nose. There are three basic reasons why people choose to have a nose job.
The first reason is to eliminate a structural defect that is preventing them from breathing properly. Others go in for rhinoplasty because of a deformation of the structures of the nose caused by genetic mutations, severe trauma to the face, burning, cancer, or exposure to toxic substances. However, aesthetics is still the chief reason people elect to have rhinoplasty, with the motivation being a desire to refine their nose to reflect current trends in beauty.
Are you a good candidate for rhinoplasty? Plastic surgeons consider many factors to decide on that. Age is a crucial factor and most surgeons will not perform cosmetic operation on a person who is under 15 years,due to the final growth spurt in an adolescent. Emotional, physical and psychological health of a surgery candidate are other major factors for consideration.
While a simple cosmetic refinement of the nose the surgery may only last an hour or two under a local anesthetic, complicated procedures such as reconstructive surgeries may last over eight hours. The surgery includes an incision either inside the nostril or on the underside of the nose, and the skin covering the nose will then be separated from the internal supportive structures to enable the surgeon to identify structures and have access to structures that will be modified.
The convalescence period to completely heal from rhinoplasty will depend on a number of factors, including complicated and extensive your surgery was. For major reconstructive surgeries, several months may be needed before the person sees the final result or results of the surgery, while a simple refinement may only take 4-6 weeks before the final results are visible.
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