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Reasons for Considering Rhinoplasty

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Rhinoplasty can be performed for both cosmetic reasons, which are due to concerns about the appearance of the nose, and for medical reasons, such as after a nasal fracture or due to functional problems with breathing. It is a personal decision to undergo cosmetic rhinoplasty, and is often due to issues surrounding self-esteem and socialisation.

Some of the cosmetic problems which rhinoplasty aims to correct are discussed below.

Size of the Nose

Rhinoplasty can help to change the size of the nose. Some people feel as though their nose is too large and is disproportionate to other facial features. In this case, surgery is pursued to reduce the size of the nose and help it to fit in with other features of the face. Other patients may feel as though their nose is too small for their face and may want to increase the size of their nose.

Nasal Bridge Re-shaping

Some patients elect to have rhinoplasty to reduce the visibility of visible humps or bumps on the bridge of their nose. In general, this kind of procedure will involve shaving the bump to reduce the size and create a smoother nasal profile. Rhinoplasty can also help to improve the appearance of indentations in the nasal bridge, and may also be an option for people who feel as though the bridge of their nose is too wide. Rhinoplasty can also help to improve the appearance of a crooked nasal bridge. A crooked nasal bridge is usually the result of a previous nasal fracture or other type of injury.

Changes in the Angle of the Nose

Some patients seek rhinoplasty to address issues with the angle between the nose and forehead, or between the nose and the upper lip. Some may feel that these angles produce asymmetry, or that the angles are either too sharp or too flat. During the consultation, the surgeon will measure these angles to determine if there is a problem, and they will discuss the best options for addressing problems with the angle of the nose.

Nostril Size and Symmetry

Some patients elect to have rhinoplasty because they feel as though their nostrils are too large or appear uneven. Rhinoplasty may also be able to correct nostrils that are overly thick or too narrow. If one nostril is considerably larger than the other nostril, rhinoplasty can alter the size and shape to produce evenly sized nostrils that are an appropriate size for the face.

Tip Concerns

Reshaping of the tip of the nose is another reason that people might consider a rhinoplasty. This procedure can address a number of issues, including a large or bulbous tip, drooping, a hooked appearance, and an upturned nose tip. Surgery can correct these issues, with some of them requiring considerably less recovery time than those that can only be addressed with more invasive procedures. This type of procedure is also known as tip or partial rhinoplasty.

Considerations

It is important to discuss your concerns about your nose with an experienced surgeon and thoroughly discuss the options that are available to you. It is also important to fully understand the potential risks and complications of rhinoplasty surgeon, including the chances of achieving the desired result. Rhinoplasty outcomes are influenced both by the experience of the surgeon as well as your body’s response to surgery, and in some cases, revision procedures may be required to achieve the desired results. Due to these potential risks and complications, it is important to discuss the pros and cons of the procedure and make an informed decision about whether or not rhinoplasty is an option for you.

If you have questions or concerns about rhinoplasty, see your local doctor who will arrange for you to see a rhinoplasty surgeon.

Reference

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The Right Nose for You

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Are you unhappy with the shape of your nose? Do you feel like the focal point of your face outweighs your eyes and mouth? Have you broken your nose in the past, and would you like to have it reconstructed to be symmetrical and aesthetically appealing? Many people feel the same way you do. Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a nose job, is not just for the very rich and famous anymore. You may be able to benefit from this surgery to feel better and more confident about your appearance. There are a few things you should know before you go in for surgery.

First of all, are you fit for surgery? Every facial plastic surgeon you consult with will want to know that you do not have any health issues that would compromise your safety in an elective surgery. If you have any health conditions that might cause a surgeon to worry for your safety, they will require you to get prior approval from your general practitioner and anaesthetist. If you know of any pre-existing condition you might have, you may want to consult your doctor before consulting a surgeon. If you can get approval for surgery before talking with a plastic surgeon, you can streamline the process and move safely forward toward your new nose.

Be safe and thorough

Now, when you go to a surgeon for a consultation, they will discuss what shape and size the reconstruction will take. You may have an idea for what you want your nose to look like, but, keep in mind, these people are professionals. The purpose here is for your new nose to look natural on your face. People notice celebrities who go too far with his plastic surgeries. No surgeon wants to be known for doing that to you or anyone else. When you consult with your surgeon, they will construct a shape and size that will look natural and beautiful on your face.

After your surgery, you won’t just hop right up and look like a movie star. That’s not to say you won’t look like a movie star once you’ve recovered, but you have to recover first. As part of that surgery, you’ll need to make check-up appointments with your surgeon every three months for the first year and then annually after that.

Following up after rhinoplasty you may feel like you don’t need to go, but you should go anyway. This is so that your surgeon can make sure that your appearance is as you like it, and that you’re not going to have any issues with airflow through your nasal passages. The last thing your surgeon wants is for you to compromise breathing capacity because of your surgery.

With this information, you should be prepared well for your rhinoplasty. As with any surgery – elective or not – you should get more than one opinion. If your goal for your nose is a drastic change, you should most likely get the opinions of at least two or three surgeons. If one says he’ll do it, but another says she thinks you’ll have issues with your nasal lip relationship, your nasal chin relationship, or your breathing passages, you may want to reconsider the change you’re considering. Consulting with a third surgeon is not a bad idea, either. Above all else, do not rush into this process. You will be living with the result of this surgery for the rest of your life; you want to be happy about that.

If you have questions about rhinoplasty surgery, contact your local doctor, who will arrange for you to see a rhinoplasty specialist.

Talking with Teens about Their Looks

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Talking with Teens about Their Looks

If you were to start reviewing the statistics attached to the rate at which teens develop eating disorders it might frighten you – especially if you are the parent of teens. It is, however, not something to ignore. Now, the reasons behind eating disorders are often described as “unknown” or “mysterious”, but it does not require a university degree to see that many young women (and men) develop an eating related issue because of the universal favouritism towards thinness.

Pick up a magazine or flip through the television stations and you rarely see men and women who are outside of a specific “type”. Tall, thin, and in very good physical condition seems to be the anticipated norm. The problem is that so many of these people are well below the “norm” in terms of weight and the hours that they spend maintaining that weight.

Now, also consider how this sort of cultural perception applies to faces too. For example, if we look back into Ancient Egypt we see that there was a preference for specific types of “hooked” noses (the famous Cleopatra herself was the owner of the “family nose” that was distinctly hooked and not what we would consider beautiful today). This means that, if plastic surgery existed then, thousands of people might go to a physician and ask for Cleopatra’s nose.

We scoff at this, but just think of how many teens want Jennifer Aniston’s body or another celebrity’s nose, etc.

Opening a Dialogue

What all of this tells us is that parents have to consider discussing looks – body and face – with kids at a relatively early point in life. They should ensure that their children understand that there is no such thing as “perfect” or “normal”. This is one way to prevent kids from developing a dislike of their own face or body because it is unlike that of another.

It is also important for parents to let kids know that they understand the need to “fit in” and that if a particular facial feature is problematic (a severe overbite, a hooked nose, an overly prominent chin) that there are surgical solutions. The key here, however, is to discuss the need to finish growing before anything is done to the appearance.

One way that physicians suggest this is done is by showing a child a photograph of a parent or relation with a similar characteristic, and then showing them that same person when they were very young. This illustrates for the child or young adult just how much the individual appearance changes in less than a decade.

For instance, that grandmother who had an attractive face may have had overly large features of one kind or another while they were in their early teens. Showing the unhappy teen that their grandparent “grew into” their features is a good way to help them develop a strong self-image. It is also going to show them that waiting for any changes is practical.

Consider too that many physicians flatly refuse to perform any sort of cosmetic procedures before kids reach a certain age. This too has to do with development and the need to wait for growth to slow or cease altogether.

Talking about looks in an age when looks seem to be everything is challenging. Letting kids know that responsible physicians can help to amend any issues that make them unhappy is a good thing to do, but also help them to see that their looks (or their own opinion of them) should never be based on the opinions of others, or of society in general.

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