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Despite the name, a Rhinoplasty has nothing at all to do with wildlife. It is the surgical procedure that enhances, repairs or otherwise changes a person’s nose. Often called a “nose job” and often completely unnecessary. It is an elective surgery and was developed fit a prosthetic nose to people who had theirs damaged through disease or accident.

As the nose is so prominent on a face, it plays no small part in how we feel about ourselves. If the nose becomes damaged, broken, or diseased it can often be left disfigured. This can have a devastating effect on the self confidence of the person, and Rhinoplasty was developed to help them. It was later adopted by cosmetic surgeons who perform it on way too many Hollywood stars.

You will often only hear about this procedure if you need one yourself. Your physician would probably refer you for a consultation with a specialist who may recommend one if it’s absolutely necessary.

During this consultation you will discuss the pro’s and con’s of the procedure, what it entails and what you can expect from it. This is your chance to ask about risks, expectations and offer examples of the end result you would like. The surgeon can then offer opinion and a realistic expectation of the end result.

If you decide to go with the procedure, you will have many photographs and measurements taken to check the size and fit of your new nose. Some facilities offer 3D modeling which will offer a better idea of what to expect.

Another phase of consultation begins where your medical history is studied and any medications you may be on are analyzed in case they have side effects that might influence the surgery. If all is well, a date will be scheduled and you will be asked to stop medications until that time.

Rhinoplasty is an outpatient operation, so you can come in to the hospital in the morning and will be home in time for dinner. You will be sedated during the procedure to ensure a pain free experience. So you will need to make sure someone can stay with you for a while once you get home.

As with any kind of medical procedure, there may be unforeseen complications afterwards. It is essential that you exercise excellent hygiene, sleep with an elevated head and try not to blow your nose for a week or two. You’re going to be bruised for a while, especially if there had to be reshaping and it will hurt. Your surgeon will have proscribed some pain killers for you, take them if you want, they are designed to help you cope with things afterwards.

The best advice is to leave your new nose alone for as long as possible. Avoid things like swimming, weight lifting and wearing glasses for at least a week, preferably more, after the operation.

Rhinoplasty has something of a celebrity image, but it is much more than that. It is designed to give people their life, and dignity back after they have suffered trauma of some kind. Not so they can look better for the camera.