A nose job, or a rhinoplasty, is a facial surgery procedure that can help improve the balance between the nose and face, help improve breathing functions, and it can be used to remove bumps. People who get a nose job range from people who want to improve their physical appearance to people who need reconstructive surgery from nasal trauma. As a plastic surgery procedure, the cost of a rhinoplasty is left entirely up to the patient, however if the surgery is intended to help restore nasal trauma and the functions of the nose, insurance can help cover costs.
The best candidates for rhinoplasty surgery have realistic expectations and seek to enhance the appearance of their nose. Ideal candidates live well-adjusted, happy lives, and do not expect the surgery to transform them. Patients that have received rhinoplasties report improved self-confidence and self-image, but can also experience feelings of regret and depression.
Candidates should make sure they have sufficient time off to heal so that they may minimize the amount of post-op bruising and swelling. The final result of a rhinoplasty may take 12-15 months to see as the residual swelling completely disappears, but most swelling will decrease within 4-6 weeks. Additionally, patients shouldn’t exercise for 3-4 weeks as an increased heart rate above 100 could lead to increased swelling, bruising, and sometimes bleeding.
A patient should take time and careful consideration in choosing the right surgeon so that they may feel comfortable and trusting going into the procedure. A nose job is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures around. As a common outpatient procedure it lasts approximately 3 hours. Typically, a rhinoplasty can address several features of the nose: the dorsum, the tip, and the nostrils. A small incision is made at the base of the nostrils in which the surgeon will address one or several of these features and recontour the nose to the face.
If considering a rhinoplasty or to learn more about this procedure and if it’s right for you please contact www.drbanksplasticsurgery.com for a consultation at (301) 880-7022, located in Washington D.C. and Columbia MD.