subject: What Happens When You Have A Rhinoplasty? [print this page] A rhinoplasty or nose job is a very popular option among people in the UK who decide they want to improve the appearance of their face using surgery. When you meet someone, your face is the first part of you they will look at so it comes as no surprises that this is the part of their body people are most concerned about.
Although there are many thousands of cosmetic products available that people can use to smooth their skin, get rid of blemishes and improve their appearance, there is nothing they can do to actually alter the shape of their face and features.
The nose is a part of the face that individuals often dislike because it can often be too big, overpowering their other features and taking over their face, instead of enhancing the look of it. When people begin to feel really upset about the way their nose looks, or feel as though it is holding them back in life because they lack confidence in their appearance, then this is when they might want to consider having a nose job.
A rhinoplasty is one of the oldest forms of cosmetic surgery available and there are many ways in which expert surgeons can alter the shape of the nose. Although the method differs depending on the work that is being done, they are all the same in that they will not leave any scarring or if they do they will be very small and will be hidden in the natural creases of the nostril so they cannot be seen by other people.
The surgeon will make incisions inside the nose before altering the bone structure. When the operation is complete, the skin will shrink back naturally to fit the new shape of the nose. Often, the surgeon will remove cartilage or reshape it to achieve the desired effect, particularly if the work is being done on the tip of the nose. When surgery is being undertaken to straighten the nose, this is called septo-rhinoplasty.
Usually, a nose job will take around two hours and they operation will be carried out under general anaesthetic. It is important that the patient has a thorough consultation with their doctor before their surgery so they can establish exactly what needs to happen and how the patient wants their nose to look at the end of the procedure. Once their recover time is over, they will have a brand new nose they are happy to show off.
