Rhinoplasty

The most popular male cosmetic procedure in the U.S. is rhinoplasty. The popularity of all plastic surgery procedures have continued to increase among all groups, including men wishing to benefit from physical alterations such as a rhinoplasty. A shifting attitude towards plastic surgery as a whole has allowed people to benefit from the results of a rhinoplasty.

There are many motivations behind wanting a rhinoplasty procedure but in most instances the individual is unhappy with the size of their nose in proportion to the rest of their nose or a certain aspect of their nose, such as the nostrils or nose tip, are visually displeasing to them. A rhinoplasty candidate should have an image of what they would like to achieve through the rhinoplasty so that a surgeon will be able to communicate if these results are achievable. Individuals should understand the limitations and restrictions that a rhinoplasty has and while the results can be drastic there are always risks and uncertainties that accompany a surgical procedure.

During an initial consultation with the rhinoplasty surgeon, the individual should be open to discuss all aspects of the rhinoplasty with them. The more information provided to the rhinoplasty surgeon, the better the surgeon will understand what the goals of the rhinoplasty is. In addition, any and all medical conditions should be discussed with the rhinoplasty surgeon to best allow a safe operation. Your rhinoplasty surgeon will complete a thorough medical examination to determine any individual factors that can influence the outcome of the procedure.

After the rhinoplasty surgeon determines the individual is a strong candidate for the rhinoplasty procedure the actual surgery will be scheduled. This will not occur until both the surgeon and patient is confident that a rhinoplasty will benefit that individual while maintaining a low risk for complication. Instructions prior to the rhinoplasty will be given to better assure the patient's experience is as comfortable and safe as possible. Failing to adhere to these preoperative instructions can result in less satisfying results and a surgeon can make the choice to postpone the rhinoplasty because of it.

Based on what the individual wishes the final outcome of the rhinoplasty to be, the results can be subtle or extremely dramatic. The majority of rhinoplasty patients wish to have the appearance of a natural nose that blends well with their other features. Some patients will have a rhinoplasty performed in conjunction with another cosmetic surgery procedure to better balance their facial features.

Following a rhinoplasty the patient should expect to have bruising and swelling and must adjust normal activities until it is safe to resume. Noticeable results of the rhinoplasty should appear within a few weeks of the procedure but patients should expect it to take up to an entire year before seeing the end results. The pleasing results of a rhinoplasty are permanent, excluding the natural aging process that will occur, which some people like to combat with minor touchups through the years.

If you are considering rhinoplasty and would like more information on how the cosmetic surgery procedure can benefit you, please contact us.