Rhinoplasty Overview

Often times, the nose is the focus of the face. Because of that, someone who has a nose that does not seem to fit their face can have low self-esteem and a lot of social anxiety. That has led many people to look into rhinoplasty, which is more commonly referred to as a nose job. By reducing the size or changing the shape of their nose, people are able to feel better about themselves and their looks. In order to change the structure of the nose, a plastic surgeon makes an incision and then lifts the nose tissue up. When he lifts the nose tissue, he is able to make the changes necessary to give the nose a new shape. Grafted cartilage will be used in order to reshape the nose. Often, the cartilage is taken from the septum and used for this purpose, although it can also come from other areas of the body, such as the ears. In some cases, rhinoplasty is not a cosmetic procedure. There are those who get the surgery done in order to fix a deviated septum. When that is the case, the plastic surgeon will close the deviation so the patient will be able to breathe better. The results from rhinoplasty take some time to be completely visible. While some people are able to see their results quickly, others are not able to receive the full benefits of the surgery for a year. It is important to note that even when it does take a long time to see the full results of rhinoplasty that does not mean that people will not see improvements. Patients are able to see an improvement in their nose region, although it may take some time for the full results to be visible. Many people turn to rhinoplasty to make their noses smaller, or to get a better shaped nose. Rhinoplasty can remove bumps on the nose, and shape it in a way that better fits the face. For more information on getting a nose job in New Jersey, we encourage you to visit our office today.