Rhino plasty
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:00 pm
Rhinoplasty , also called plastic surgery of the nose or a "nose job," is a very popular procedure that can make profound differences not only in the balance of facial features, but also in a person’s self-esteem. The aesthetic improvements that a rhinoplasty surgeon can make include decreasing or increasing the size of the nose, altering the tip or bridge of the nose, and narrowing or changing the shape of the nostrils.
Nose reshaping candidates should be at least in their mid teens — 14 to 15 for girls, and slightly older for boys. At these ages, the nasal bone has matured and the shape of the nose has stabilized. All rhinoplasty patients should have realistic expectations for their surgery. It is helpful for the surgeon to know, prior to surgery, what the patient hopes to look like after rhinoplasty, but it is important that those expectations be aligned with what is surgically possible. Before the rhinoplasty surgery, you'll have a chance to discuss your personal goals in detail with your rhinoplasty surgeon.
The cost of rhinoplasty surgery will vary greatly, depending on several factors. Each individual procedure is unique, depending on the patient’s physiology and goals. Furthermore, different regions of the country will have different pricing: most likely, a nose job performed in Manhattan or Beverly Hills will be more expensive than one performed in a smaller metropolitan area. Be sure to ask what services are covered in the stated rhinoplasty cost, as anesthesia, surgical costs, and other fees can add up very quickly if not covered in the quoted price.
Also, doctors realize that most patients are not able to pay for the costs of cosmetic surgery out-of-pocket, and as a result most will accept rhinoplasty financing. There are several different options, including short-term, no-interest plans, long-term plans with interest, and some physicians will even offer their own plans.
Nose reshaping candidates should be at least in their mid teens — 14 to 15 for girls, and slightly older for boys. At these ages, the nasal bone has matured and the shape of the nose has stabilized. All rhinoplasty patients should have realistic expectations for their surgery. It is helpful for the surgeon to know, prior to surgery, what the patient hopes to look like after rhinoplasty, but it is important that those expectations be aligned with what is surgically possible. Before the rhinoplasty surgery, you'll have a chance to discuss your personal goals in detail with your rhinoplasty surgeon.
The cost of rhinoplasty surgery will vary greatly, depending on several factors. Each individual procedure is unique, depending on the patient’s physiology and goals. Furthermore, different regions of the country will have different pricing: most likely, a nose job performed in Manhattan or Beverly Hills will be more expensive than one performed in a smaller metropolitan area. Be sure to ask what services are covered in the stated rhinoplasty cost, as anesthesia, surgical costs, and other fees can add up very quickly if not covered in the quoted price.
Also, doctors realize that most patients are not able to pay for the costs of cosmetic surgery out-of-pocket, and as a result most will accept rhinoplasty financing. There are several different options, including short-term, no-interest plans, long-term plans with interest, and some physicians will even offer their own plans.