Rhinoplasty, also known as nose job or nose reshaping, is a surgery that changes the appearance, size, proportion and shape of the nose. This procedure has both cosmetic and reconstructive purposes. It allows individuals to alter and achieve their desired facial features through the correction of the nose as well as treat deformities, defects or issues that cause breathing difficulties.
Rhinoplasty is done to make the following changes:
You are considered a good candidate for rhinoplasty if:
Common risks and complications associated with rhinoplasty are:
Rhinoplasty can be performed as, both, an inpatient and outpatient procedure.
Your recovery will largely depend upon your overall health. You can expect to recover progressively in 1-2 weeks after the surgery.
Rhinoplasty is performed under local or general anaesthesia. Therefore, you may not feel any pain during the procedure. You can, however, expect to experience slight levels of discomfort.