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Rhinoplasty Can Have Varying Emotional Effects |
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Rhinoplasty, or a nose job, has favorable effects on most patients. Most of them are satisfied with the new look of their nose. This is because the once flawed facial feature, which is a source of lack of self-confidence, is already fixed. A good rhinoplasty can boost self-esteem to a person who feels bad about themselves before the surgery. This is the reason why most rhinoplasty patients are teens or young adults, who are facing confidence issues. However, not all patients feel good after the surgery. For these people, rhinoplasty is a bad experience. After the surgery, these patients go through depression. There are many causes of these. One is the discomfort that rhinoplasty brings. While a nose job is not painful, the after-effect will cause much discomfort for a patient. You can feel very congested, as if you have a cold. You can lose your sense of smell and taste too, which can be very upsetting. In other cases, the medications you’ll be taking after the surgery can cause constipation. Another reason for feeling down after rhinoplasty is that you are restricted from doing some activities. This is to avoid any complications and injury to the nose. For some people who are physically active, this can be annoying. Another thing is your sleeping pattern will be altered. You have to sleep with your head elevated, almost in an upright position. This can cause discomfort which can lead to a lack of sleep, and thus, you can be irritable and tired. For an unfortunate minority, real depression can result from the decision to have a nose job. In some cases, this is because they are not satisfied with the resulting nose. Around 10 to 15 percent of patients will have to undergo revision rhinoplasty in order to correct the first nose job. However, there are others, around 30 percent who are not happy with the result but will not get another surgery. A very small portion of patients who experience depression after rhinoplasty surgery are due to underlying mental health conditions such as body dysmorphia. If you are considering undergoing plastic surgery, you should be ready for all these negative effects. Remind yourself all the positive reasons why you will undergo this kind surgery, so as not to feel depressed. It is common for patients to go through a short period of depression, questioning themselves on why they got a nose job. But all of this will go away when they see the positive results of rhinoplasty. In case you will be unfortunate and get an unsatisfactory nose job, be ready for how to deal with it. |
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Not satisfied with your nose? Planning to alter it? Then, rhinoplasty, or a nose job is what you might need. However, before undergoing this procedure, there are some things you need to consider, since rhinoplasty is a life-changing procedure and should not be taken lightly. By having some idea about rhinoplasty, you’ll come to know if you are a good candidate or not. So what is the purpose of rhinoplasty? Usually when people think about nose jobs, they think about it purely because of vanity. This is true for many patients who have rhinoplasty to correct the imperfections of the nose and give a pleasing appearance to their face. However, this is not in all cases. The procedure can also be used to correct facial disfigurement arising from birth defects, accidents or illnesses. This includes repairing the function of the nose, such as curing impaired breathing, as well as making the nose appear more aesthetically pleasing. Who can have rhinoplasty? Most surgeons would advise against undergoing rhinoplasty until the growth has finished, or around late teens. In girls, this can be done as early as 13 or 14 years of age. However, proper assessment will still be done on whether the growth of the patient is complete. In boys, rhinoplasty will be performed around 16 years of age since they physically mature slower than girls. There are different factors in assessing who will be a good candidate for rhinoplasty. One of these is the emotional state of the patient. A reputable surgeon should confirm that the reason for undergoing a nose job is healthy and not caused by any underlying emotional or mental conditions. In terms of physical health, the patient should be in good condition and have no history of bone disorders or any underlying medical conditions. The patient should also not be taking Accutane, which can cause complications or unwanted side effects. Finally, the surgeon will check your requirements and measure whether your expectations are realistic in regards to what a nose job can achieve. It is the surgeon’s aim to produce a nose which is both functional and which compliments the other facial features. Requesting a nose similar to that of your favorite celebrity cannot be granted if it doesn’t suit your features. If you want to know if you are a good candidate for rhinoplasty, you can visit some clinics which offer free consultations. Like any surgery, rhinoplasty has also its own risks so do comprehensive research and ask your surgeon all the necessary things before undergoing the procedure. Thousands of people successfully undergo rhinoplasty every year, and are now enjoying the improvements the procedure has made in their lives. You can join them too if you think it’s a way for you to boost your self-esteem. |
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Not Satisfied with Your Nose Surgery? Have a Revision Rhinoplasty |
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Some patients, after undergoing rhinoplasty, are not satisfied with the result. Their new nose simply does not look good on them. It maybe too small for their face, or doesn’t complement their features. Often times these situations happen when a patient wants to imitate the nose of a particular celebrity, even if it doesn’t fit them. The result, of course is not desirable, which leads them to get another trained surgeon to make their nose normal again. In these instances, reversionary surgeons can add tissue, spread the nostrils a bit, stretch the cartilage, and expand the nose to more properly fit the face. There is almost no condition of the nose that cannot be fixed, repaired, or improved. Other instances of requests for revision rhinoplasty have to do with when patients request a certain “look” for a new nose. The main purpose of revision rhinoplasty is to correct any irregularities, or to hide scars from a previous surgery. In doing revision rhinoplasty, it is important to consider the current look of the nose, what is the problem/irregularity that needs to be addressed/repaired, how much scarring is present from previous surgeries, and if the problem is correctable. Also the mental state of the patient requesting the revisions should be considered, such as if he/she is an unsatisfiable perfectionist, a surgery junkie, or psychologically unbalanced in any way that may cause an unjustifiable surgical request. If all of these factors are in order, then a patient who is not satisfied with her previous rhinoplasty can now request a second rhinoplasty from either the same surgeon who performed the primary rhinoplasty, or a specialized revision rhinoplasty surgeon. A surgeon who specializes in revision rhinoplasty is specially trained in the field, and it is important to ask pertinent questions of any surgeon who is offering to do this work for you. While it is rare for a nose to be completely beyond repair, it is important to analyze the patient’s motivation behind requesting multiple surgeries. According to statistical analysis, revision rhinoplasty procedures need to be performed in 17% of the total number of primary rhinoplasty surgeries in the United States. However, a large percentage of the cases result in a very small irregularity or bump, which is a result of the revision rhinoplasty that is done on an outpatient basis and for a very small fee. It is in this rare case that requires extensive revision rhinoplasty work. Another cause for revision rhinoplasty is when a patient himself caused the damage to the nose after surgery, like falling or bumping the nose. Revision rhinoplasty is quite common nowadays, with more patients not being satisfied with their looks. Some want a certain look, and then change their mind afterwards. It is a good thing that there are revision rhinoplasty surgeons who are trained for this job. So for you to avoid any revision rhinoplasty, make sure you know what you want, and talk to your surgeon to see if it is possible for you to get it. |
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Male Rhinoplasty - A Growing Practice |
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We usually associate vanity to women. For instance, when speaking of cosmetic surgery, the women are the people that immediately come to mind. Not anymore these days. The male population has started taking part in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, the same as women do. Males undergoing this beauty enhancement have been widely accepted. Today, men of different races, ethnicities are considering rhinoplasty to perfect their facial features.
According to the 2003-2004 survey, the number of operational procedures increased to 17 percent, while the percentage of natural treatments went up as high as 51. It just goes to show that there has been an increase of positive responses from the men. They have been able to notice what benefits it gives to the other patients, aside from its aesthetic value. It has actually provided that strong incentive for them as well.
There were surgeons who said that there has been a mushrooming population of male rhinoplasty cases because of the competition in the working environment, and to feel confident when entering the dating world. On the part of celebrities, it has allowed them to be very versatile in their roles, portraying either a ferocious villain or some goody-goody will perfectly suit them. In short, it has granted them more worthwhile offers from producers, and rave reviews from critiques.
There are advantages of male rhinoplasty for both Caucasians and Asians. For one, they can choose any nose they want, to complement their facial features. They have a choice of making it appear aristocratic by shortening it, lowering it, narrowing it or lengthening it. If you’re nose is crooked and disfigured, a plastic surgeon can really be of great help, especially if you go to one who is a specialist in that field. Remember that there are some who are concentrated on body contouring, so there is a need to really research their background.
A male rhinoplasty can accompany other procedures, depending on the patients other features. Like more work on the chin for example. A “weak” chin can affect the appearance of a masculine stature, especially those who want to convey an authoritative persona. Take for example Friends’ co-star David Schwimmer, the shape of his face is long, where his chin is more emphasized. According to a particular doctor, he is one of those who had male rhinoplasty. It fitted him perfectly well, however, the nose job could have been more refined.
With all these men having rhinoplasty, we can say that the surgery does not have that grave impact on their work ethic and career achievements. Male rhinoplasty can improve one’s self-esteem significantly, which can also permit them to concentrate on obtaining their goals. This just shows that men can be vain too, just like women, and for good purpose. |
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