According to the American Academy of Plastic Surgeons, rhinoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic procedures. The operation is relatively easy, and the results can change the way a person looks, not to mention how they feel about themselves. Before you decide on a rhinoplasty, there are a few things you should consider.
Is a Nose Job the Right Decision for You?
Many people get rhinoplasty to enhance their looks, but many others consider the operation for medical reasons. No matter what is making you consider the operation, the important thing is choosing the right physician and knowing what to expect. Like all medical procedures, you need to have realistic expectations and understand that all procedures come with some type of risk.
According to Mayo Clinic, here are some of the risks that you should be prepared for:
- Soreness and bleeding
- Possible infection
- Reaction to the anesthesia used
- Problems breathing through the nose
- Numbness around and in the nose
- Discoloration and swelling around the nose and even the eyes
- Scarring
- A septal perforation between nostrils
- The need for a follow-up surgery
- Change in the sense of smell
If you feel that, even with knowing the possible risks, the surgery is the right choice for you, then it is time to find the right cosmetic surgeon.
Finding the Right Surgeon:
First of all, the patient should have realistic expectations for the surgery. Rhinoplasty can change the shape of the nose, reduce bumps, and make it more symmetric, but you shouldn’t expect it to look completely different. Most successful surgeries start with both the patient and the surgeon agreeing upon what surgery can and cannot do. When both agree on the post-surgery outcome, chances are the operation will be a success. And the results will not be automatic as there will be some discoloration and swelling immediately afterward.
A good physician, like Dr. Joel Aronowitz, will work with patients and give them realistic expectations. He can also show some photos before and after, so patients can see the results for themselves. Throughout his long career as a cosmetic surgeon, Joel Aronowitz MD has done numerous rhinoplasties, making him a good option for anyone seeking this type of surgery.
No surgery should be taken lightly without a lot of consideration. But if changing your nose can change how you feel about yourself, it may be a wise choice.
