Depending on which person you ask, you are likely to get myriad of responses when questioning people if they are happy or not with their facial features.
For many individuals, there is always something on their bodies that they would love to fine-tune, making them feel more satisfied with their looks.
That said having cosmetic surgery is not something you take lightly. While countless such procedures are done in hospitals and other medical centers nationwide on a daily basis, it is always important to learn as much as you can about these kinds of medical operations.
One option in changing the way a person looks and feels about themselves is the facial operation known as rhinoplasty surgery.
Are You a Candidate for Rhinoplasty?
Determining whether or not you want to reshape or resize your nose boils down to a number of factors, including questions you definitely need to be able to satisfactorily answer:
These include:
- Is the surgery a necessity? – While some surgeries are downright necessities in life, many others (oftentimes cosmetics ones) are not as critical. If you feel like your nose stands out (in a bad way), give rhinoplasty some serious thought. The surgery typically costs in the area of $4,000-$5,000, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Like any surgery, there is always a risk that the procedure will not fully correct the issue, along with leading to possible noticeable side effects. That said many patients come through the surgery just fine, noticing in the long run a better look and feel to their noses;
- Have you talked to those who’ve had the procedure? – One of the best ways to determine if rhinoplasty is right or not for you is talking to those who have undergone the surgery. Whether it is friends, family or those you work with who had such a procedure, discuss with them what they liked and/or didn’t like about it. Would they undergo the surgery again if they had to? Did the doctor and his or her team meet all their needs as far as care both during and following the procedure? What was the biggest lingering effect following the procedure? These are just some of the questions you should share with those patients who opted for this surgery;
- Is it hard to find the right surgeon? – While many individuals are limited due to health insurance rules and regulations as to which doctors and facilities they can utilize for medical care, there are many surgeons out there who can do rhinoplasty. Even though that’s the case, you obviously want the man or woman who is most capable of providing you with the best surgical experience possible. Do your research (including online) of the different rhinoplasty surgeons available in your area. Look to see how long they’ve been doing such surgery, what patients think of them (testimonials are a good way to get the scoop on doctors), and if they’ve had any issues related to medical malpractice and/or with the Better Business Bureau (BBB);
- How soon can you expect to return to normal following surgery? – Yes, patients typically vary in their respective recovery times from rhinoplasty. That being the case, most individuals can figure on dealing with the onset and continuation for a few weeks post-surgery. It is important that you do your best to avoid issues such as colds and major allergy battles during this time, as sneezing and other related problems in the nose area will be all the more uncomfortable following the procedure;
- What are my other options if I pass on surgery? – Unlike other medical issues (trying to lose weight for example) where diet and/or exercise can replace one from having surgery, rhinoplasty is pretty much the go-to option for those individuals looking to reshape and resize their noses. While they can try other ways to change the contours of their faces, there is really no getting around the surgery in terms of finding the right look to one’s nose.
While rhinoplasty certainly isn’t for everyone, many women and men have found it to be the answer they were searching for in improving the look and shape of their noses. In the end, it can help many individuals feel better about their overall lives, especially if they have been down for some time about their overall mental and physical well-being.
When it comes right down to it, do you have a nose for the right surgery?