What You Should Know About Rhinoplasty
Have you ever marveled at the perfect noses on Greek statues? Perhaps you have wanted your nose to look that perfect? Getting rhinoplasty to change the shape of your nose may be an option, but even the best rhinoplasty surgeon in the world is going to be limited in his results.
To understand how delicate the nose is and how complex the nasal passages and structures are, is to understand why rhinoplasty surgeons make as much money as they make. They not only must contend with producing a nose that is pleasing to the eye but also one that continues to allow you to breathe normally. If the surgeon makes a mistake, you could be left with an ugly nose or one that leaves you having trouble breathing.
The first thing to remember is that most people will not be completely happy with their rhinoplasty results. This is due to the high expectations they have for the surgery. Most people see a nose on television or a magazine and want their new nose to look the same on their face as it does on the person on the page/screen.
It will never look the same because the facial structure of the model/actor may not match correctly to the patients. A good rhinoplasty surgery will not be evident as it will blend perfectly into the facial structure of the person who received it. The best rhinoplasty surgery is one in which it is not apparent it was performed. A good example of this is Ashley Simpsons new nose.
Most problems that people have with their noses can be easily solved by the plastic surgeon. Bumps on the bridge or wide bridges can usually be shaved down. This simple act of shaving the bridge can create a smooth, long shape. The cartilage in the tip can also be reshaped into a more pleasing shape without too much effort.
Where a surgeon's skill is definitely of use is in reshaping noses that have thin bridges or structures that will be difficult to fix such as deviated septums.
Deviated septums have long bothered some noisy sleepers. What this problem does is to cause people to have difficulty breathing and the results will be slee apnea and loud snoring. This is because the deviated septum obstructs the intake and exhalation of air through the nasal cavity. To fix the problem, the surgeon will move the nasal structures so-as to allow the air to flow more freely through the nose.
If you want to be happy with your rhinoplasty results, then you should do your research and consult with your surgeon. You will educate yourself on what results you can expect and what you will be happy with. Your surgeon will be able to take you through the process and allow you a preview to what a successful surgery will look like. This will increase the likelihood that you will be pleased with your results.
June 02 2009 11:17 am | Rhinoplasty