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Nose Job changes the way you look

Nose job is the other name for cosmetic surgery of the nose. It is done on people who wish to alter the shape of their nose to attain sharp features. The other name for this sort of a surgery is Rhinoplasty. It is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries and is opted for by people who want to change the structure of their nose. However, be warned that it is an extremely painful process and may also lead to breathing problems if not handled carefully.

The increasing craze for a nose job amongst youngsters is a genuine cause of concern. It is not advisable for girls to go for such a surgery until they attain the age of 14 or 15 years. Boys should be a bit older so that their nasal bones have developed completely and the growth of their nose is stable. It is important for the cosmetic surgeon and the patient to have a free and frank discussion about the outcome of the surgery. The patient should not have impossible expectations from this surgery.

A nose job like any other surgery is painful but it’s worth the risk if you consulting an established name in the field. The process begins with the administration of anesthesia. It is followed by an incision that is made by the surgeon on the either on the skin that divides the nostrils or on the inside of the nose. This leads to the nasal bone and the cartilage. These form the basic structure of the nose and this need to be worked upon during rhinoplasty. After the re-structuring is completed the surgeon makes the sutures to get the skin back into place.  The entire procedure requires a maximum time of a couple of hours.  The patient needs to have his pain medication in place. As he comes out of the effects of the anesthesia, the pain makes its presence felt.

The days following the nose job are a bit hard as the concerned area tends to swell and becomes painful.  The first few days are especially difficult to deal with. Do not be surprised if you notice the area around your eyes becoming black. This is usually an effect of a rhinoplasty surgery.  One of the ways to get rid of the swelling around the nose is by holing a cold compress to the nose. But be careful not to apply it directly.

Your cosmetic surgeon is the chief architect of your nose job.  They may restructure the nasal bones by a few millimeters but the results are clearly visible. This small change is enough to change the way you look.  However, it is important to go by the advice of the doctor and discuss the implications of the surgery in detail before deciding on it.

As far as the procedure of the nose job surgery is concerned it is almost the same for males and females, the difference being the aesthetics of the male and the female nose. Again, each case is different from the other on several grounds and therefore demands specialized treatment.