A quick history of the nose job Not many people realize just how old a procedure the nose job truly is. Ancient Egyptian doctors developed methods for performing reconstructive surgery on the nose, mostly to help convicted thieves whose noses had been cut off. In...
Preparing for the surgery The first step in getting a nose job is to find the right surgeon — preferably one with a surgeon with a state-of-the-art suite for operations and a high rating from customers. You probably already have an idea of what you want your new nose...
Understanding rhinoplasty In 2015, nearly 218,000 nose reshaping procedures were performed. Not all of these were done for cosmetic reasons. Some of them were done to correct medical problems, such as deviations in the septum (the ridge of cartilage and bone between...
A nose job as a career choice The following is a dramatization: Jason had started modeling to pay his college tuition. Once he’d gotten into the habit of staying in shape and taking care of his skin, but still hadn’t found a major that suited him, he began to realize...
Rhinoplasty Q&A How do I find the best rhinoplasty surgeon in the area? Look for surgeons with good credentials — certification from a board of surgery and many years of experience. Go to the Real Self Web site and read customer testimonials about facial plastic...
A nose job can be something to be proud of Over a hundred thousand people get rhinoplasty every year, and the vast majority of them are very happy they get them. According to a study published recently in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, an average of 3.3 percent of...
