What To Consider Before

Having A Nose Job

So you've decided to have a nose job otherwise known as a rhinoplasty. Before you decide to go forward there are a few things you need to know about this common cosmetic surgery procedure.

First of all, most nose jobs are considered to be elective surgery, which means that it is not absolutely necessary.

This means that you need to be financially prepared for the cost of the procedure as well as for the three days to two weeks that you might need to recover from the operation. In some countries such as Canada or Costa Rica a government insurance program might cover the cost of the operation if the surgery is deemed to be necessary medically.

There are very few situations under which a rhinoplasty is considered to be medically necessarily in order to improve an individual's quality of life. If you have a serious accident that involves a direct blow to the face that causes the shattering of nasal bones or the tearing of
nasal cartilage than your nose job will likely be considered to be an emergency. This is also true if the injury affects your ability to breathe in anyway.

Other conditions that qualify as medical justifications to have a nose job are a deviated septum, a birth defect or a nasal obstruction. However surgeries to correct these conditions are also considered elective. This means that unless you are willing to pay a pretty penny for private treatment you might be waiting for months to have your
surgery done in a hospital. If a doctor can also demonstrate that an individual is suffering a serious and prolonged mental or emotional illness (such as depression or a cognitive disorder) as the result of an overly large or asymmetrical nose then your case might be seen to more urgently.

If your operation is for cosmetic reasons, you have to know well advance what type of nose you would like. It is very important at this stage not to have any fantasies about looking like a contestant on the Swan or like your favorite movie star. Be sure to consider everything that your plastic surgeon tells you about the limitations and possibilities that accompany the shaping of your new nose.

You may also be given a choice of operations. One procedure is more invasive than another and although it may produce dramatic results the recuperative time is much longer. Sometimes incisions are made on the outside rims of the nostrils only. Other operations involve operating from the inside only (therefore not leaving any scars) or sometimes a combination of both techniques.

Nose jobs are also almost always performed under general anesthesia and painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications are also given to patients to reduce pain and swelling. The side effects of general anesthesia, including such symptoms as memory loss, fogginess and fatigue can last upwards of three months so make sure you have a
schedule that can accommodate these physical setback should they occur.

If you need surgery to repair a broken nose, it is best to seek medical attention straight away. Otherwise, the swelling of the tissues can delay surgery for around five days.

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Written by: Kelly Altodona