Rhinoplasty becoming widely accepted Over a hundred thousand people get nose jobs or rhinoplasty every year, and the vast majority of recipients are very happy with them. According to a study published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, an average of 3.3 percent of...
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...
The right age for rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty is different from the majority of other plastic surgeries. Procedures such as the eye lift, the brow lift and the face lift are usually performed to reverse the effects of aging. Rhinoplasty — when it isn’t being done to...
The nose job, and a few days afterward If you’re planning to get a nose job, you should begin preparing now for the days and weeks afterward. They won’t be easy ones, and how you get through them will play a significant role in the success of your rhinoplasty. To...
So you’ve gotten a bad nose job According to a study published not long ago in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, about 3.3 percent of nose jobs or rhinoplasty (about one in thirty) need revision. According to the Web site Real Self, 90% of those who rated their...