Nose Reshaping – Candidates for Cosmetic Surgery

A candidate for nose-reshaping cosmetic surgery is a male or female who desires rhinoplasty due to dissatisfaction with their nose and its contours. Nose reshaping can correct a variety of imperfections such as a bump on the bridge of the nose, a bulbous tip. Surgery can also be used to correct a broken nose. Many flaws can be addressed through nose reshaping.

Who is a Good Rhinoplasty Candidate?

Most nose-reshaping cosmetic surgery candidates are dissatisfied with the appearance of their noses and wish to improve their facial balance. Nose reshaping is a viable option for many people but should not be performed on children or young teenagers. It is recommended that girls wait until age 14 or 15 and boys a few additional years so that the nose has finished growing before being reshaped. It is important for teenage patients and their surgeons to consider whether or not nose reshaping is an appropriate cosmetic surgery option and to ensure that the decision is the patient's, rather than the result of peer or parental pressure.

Ideal Nose Reshaping Candidates

A good candidate for nose-reshaping cosmetic surgery may:

• Have a nose that he or she feels is too large or too small in comparison with other facial features
• Have a bump on the bridge of the nose
• Have a wide nose
• Have a nasal tip that droops, protrudes, or is enlarged
• Have a bulbous tip
• Have nostrils that are excessively flared or pinched
• Have a nose that is crooked or off-center
• Have been injured so that the nose is asymmetrical
• Have problems breathing due to irregularities with internal nose structure

Surgery to Correct a Broken Nose

Nose reshaping surgery may be the best option when the nose has been broken and its shape altered. If the bones of the nose have been severely pushed out of place (displaced), then immediate medical attention is necessary. More often, bones have been broken or fractured rather than displaced, and the patient may ice the injury over 2 to 3 days before visiting the doctor. Waiting until the swelling goes down before an appointment will help your doctor to evaluate the damage and make an accurate assessment of the nose reshaping cosmetic surgery that may be needed.

What Specific Goals Can Rhinoplasty Meet?

Nose reshaping cosmetic surgery can be used to modify the shape, size, and overall appearance of the nose. In some cases, the plastic surgeon may recommend that a chin implant be inserted at the same time as the nose reshaping. Common goals of cosmetic surgery/rhinoplasty patients include:

• Narrowing the bridge of the nose
• Widening or narrowing the nostrils
• Straightening a crooked nose
• Nose tip reshaping
• Altering the angle between the nose and upper lip

In most cases, the incisions used for nose reshaping cosmetic surgery can be hidden inside the nose or placed inconspicuously outside it. Minimal scarring fits in with the overall goal of improving appearance and maintaining a natural look.

General Considerations

A good nose reshaping candidate should have realistic expectations and specific goals that he or she discusses with the cosmetic surgeon ahead of time. Good candidates should be physically healthy and emotionally prepared for both the cosmetic surgery itself and the time needed for recovery.

An initial nose reshaping consultation with a qualified doctor can provide the patient with necessary information. The physician will assess whether the individual patient is a good candidate for nose reshaping after an initial cosmetic surgery consultation and examination.

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