Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery) - page 11

Surgery to reshape the nose (rhinoplasty) can alter the size, shape, tip and angle of one's nose. It is a popular form of surgery and can be performed any time after a patient has completed his or her growth spurt which usually occurs in the mid-teen years. Good health and realistic expectations are prerequisites for nose surgery.

Skin type and the bony structure of the patient's nose will affect the degree of improvement that may be achieved. Ideal candidates for rhinoplasty seek improvement but not perfection in their appearance. The goal is to create a nose that rests in natural harmony with other facial features.

While often thought of as a purely cosmetic procedure, nose reshaping is also performed to correct injury after accident and to provide relief for certain breathing problems.

Nose surgery can often be performed in an out-patient surgery center. Nose surgery is a procedure that frequently is performed in conjunction with other procedures such as chin augmentation.