Friday 11th Nov 2022 |
- Health & Beauty
As the world slowly leaves the worst of the covid pandemic behind and we can go to social gatherings again, many people are considering undergoing nose surgery. The nose is the central piece of our face, and if you are unhappy with the size or shape of yours, it can cause real confidence issues.
While a successful correction is likely to have a huge boost to your self-esteem, there are risks associated with the procedure as well. We have gathered a few points to consider before you make up your mind and decide whether or not to proceed with nose surgery.
Rhinoplasty is among the five most popular plastic surgery procedures performed
For the past several years, rhinoplasty has been among the five most popular plastic surgery procedures performed worldwide. In fact, one of these procedures is performed every seven minutes!
Rhinoplasty is also known as a nose job or a nose reshaping procedure. It’s generally done for cosmetic reasons to improve the overall appearance of your nose—to make it look straighter, narrower, or more refined.
Others want to correct damage from injury or congenital defects. They may want to breathe better, but – since they are already going under the knife – they feel that if their nose doesn’t fit their facial features well enough, why not have it corrected at the same time?
The goal of rhinoplasty
Nose surgery is a popular procedure, and the goal of nose surgery is to enhance facial harmony and the proportion of your nose. Your surgeon will discuss with you your goals, as well as the possible approaches that would achieve those goals.
It is very important that you have an honest conversation about your expectations, as there is a chance that they are unrealistic. There is nothing worse than undergoing surgery that does not even have the chance to achieve your desired results. The surgeon will help you choose which approach would be best for you.
Some common goals for rhinoplasty are
- Improve the appearance and proportion of your nose as well as your ability to breathe. This can be achieved through various techniques, depending on the desired outcome.
- Improve the shape and align both nostrils (septum) to enhance nasal function.
- Reduce nasal deformities such as flares or bumps caused by injury or previous surgery.
- Enhance facial harmony by balancing the size and proportion of other facial features with your nose — such as cheekbones, eyes, lips, chin and forehead — thereby giving you a more balanced look overall.
Many factors influence the cost of nose surgery
The cost of nose surgery is determined by several factors, including the surgeon’s fee, anaesthesia fees and facility fees. In general, the surgeon’s fee accounts for about 50 percent of your total cost. However, this percentage can vary depending on where you live and whether you choose an out-of-pocket option or not.
It’s essential to find out how much your procedure will cost prior to scheduling it. Find out what is included in the surgical fees as well as any additional costs, such as anaesthesia and facility fees (the place where you’ll be treated).
You may also want to ask if they offer payment plans or financing options since these can help reduce your overall expenses by spreading them over time instead of paying everything upfront.
Nose surgery can be performed under local anaesthesia with the patient awake — or under general anaesthesia with the patient asleep
There are two ways nose surgery can be performed: under local anaesthesia with the patient awake or under general anaesthesia with the patient asleep. The choice of anaesthetic depends on you and your doctor.
General anaesthesia is riskier than local anaesthesia because it causes loss of consciousness. Local anaesthesia involves numbing around your nose area and then injecting medication into your gums to numb inside your mouth. If there are any problems during surgery — such as bleeding or complications from swelling — you will feel pain immediately and may require treatment for any injuries or infections that arise post-surgery. This risk is why many people opt for general anaesthesia over local; however, general anaesthesia costs substantially more than local — sometimes thousands more dollars!
Local anaesthesia has lower risks overall since it allows you to remain conscious throughout the procedure (though some sedation may be needed). You’ll likely experience some discomfort afterwards but not much unless there’s been a complication during surgery.
Book a consultation first
If you are worried about the shape of your nose but just can’t decide if you should go ahead with it or not, book a consultation with an experienced nose surgeon and get an answer to all your questions.
To ensure that you end up with an aesthetically pleasing result after your rhinoplasty, it’s important to consider all of your options before making a decision.
You should also feel comfortable with the surgeon who will perform your surgery as well as confident in their ability to give you results that look natural and enhance your own unique facial features while minimizing any unwanted changes or complications.
Lastly, a consultation is not a commitment. You can back out if you choose to do so, but at least you will know that you made a well-informed decision.
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