When you’re getting invested in having rhinoplasty (a nose job) you mostly think about your nose’s size, shape and straightness. However, aside from those three factors, there are other nose-related concerns that other people think about.
IF you’re thinking about having a nose job, you might be interested in knowing some of the most common nose problems that this procedure can help with. We will try the most common problems and see which surgical options for reshaping and resizing are best suited.
Why people want to have a nose job?
Nose job or a nose reshaping surgery is probably one of the most popular cosmetic procedures out there, not just for women, but for men too. In most cases, people opt in to have their nose reshaped purely because of aesthetic reasons. But, not everyone who undergoes a rhinoplasty is unhappy with the way their nose looks. Some people actually have this procedure purely to correct some medical issues.
Aside from aesthetic reasons, rhinoplasty can also be a good solution for medical problems such as:
- Damage to the nose structure or nose bridge
- Sinus infections
- Sleep apnea
- Deviated septum and
- Broken or crooked nose
Nose jobs are mostly in demand in order to improve facial appearance. This is done by altering the nose’s length, shape of the nose tip, improving its straightness or height of the nose bridge. Our nose is the central feature of our face, so having a well-shaped nose can have a crucial impact on our appearance.
No matter if the reason for your nose job is aesthetic or medical, a well performed nose job can have big impact on your life. It can not only improve the quality of life (if you have some medical issues) but it can also restore and improve the confidence in your appearance.
What’s considered to be an ‘attractive’ nose?
Most people and scientist have reached a consensus that that a universally attractive nose:
- Provides balance and feature harmony to your face
- It is in line with all the other features of your face and doesn’t pull attention or focus
What problems can you solve with a nose job?
These are some of the leading concerns people have regarding their nose appearance that makes them consider having a nose job.
Nose bridge too wide or too flat
- This type of nose, that is broad or has a flat bridge is most common in Asia, Africa and Hispanic ethnicities.
- Through a nose job, the cosmetic surgeon can correct this by narrowing the nose bridge (if you have a wide nose bridge) and refining the base and tip of the nose.
- If your nose bridge is too flat, the cosmetic surgeon will most likely perform a procedure called augmentation rhinoplasty and it usually means that he/she will use implants in order to correct the flatness of the nose bridge.
- Patients notice improvement in both the nose and facial contouring
- The healing process can take up to a year until the swelling subsides
- The new look will take some time to get used to, and it will be strange at first, even if you really like your new look
Nose with a large bulbous tip
- This is mainly caused by the shape of the lower lateral cartilage
- Bulbous nose tips can make someone’s nose look wider, bigger than it really is
- This can be easily fixed with a nose job by simply reshaping the lateral cartilages
- The end result is a much nicer, triangular shaped nose tip
Too big or too long nose
- Too big or too long noses can draw unwanted attention
- No matter if you have other pleasing facial features, a big nose can easily distract people
- Too big or too long noses usually require more complex nose job procedures because the cosmetic surgeon need to reduce the nose tip and create a shorter, smaller nose.
- Even if slightly complex, the procedure can provide more balanced facial profile and front-view
Pointy nose
- When you have projecting nasal septum cartilage or too much cartilage at the tip of your nose, your nose will appear to be pointy
- Through a nose job procedure, the reduction of cartilage can be effective long-term
- Since this mostly involves working with the tip of the nose, the downtime is minimal and the recovery is quite shorter than with other rhinoplasty procedures
Crooked noses can also be ‘fixed’ with a nose job
- If you suffered facial trauma or an injury, you might have a crooked nose but crooked nose might also happen because of hereditary factors
- If not crooked due to trauma, you might have asymmetry (out of balance side aspects of the nose)
- These type of imperfections can be difficult to correct, so make sure that you have a well-experienced cosmetic surgeon
Prominent hump or nose-bridge bump
- Nasal bumps cam be in different sizes and can really attract attention from the rest of your face
- When planning to reduce the bump, make sure that you speak with your surgeon and determine how much would you like to reduced
- You might want to remove the entire bump completely or just one portion of it. It’s up to you really.
If you’re facing with medical or aesthetic problems because of the way your nose looks, and you’re determined on having a nose job, make sure to reach out to us and schedule a consultation with Dr. Kotoske.
