Making the decision to undergo rhinoplasty surgery, also known as a nose job, is something that many people think can be taken lightly. Even if its something that you’ve dreamed of for years, actually deciding to have the surgery performed is something that will change your face forever and it’s incredibly important that you get all the details before going under the knife.
Waiting to find the right doctor is one thing, but the most important thing is to make sure that you’re having the treatment done for you. Going out on a whim and deciding that you want a nose job isn’t the way to go when you could just get a piercing to be happy with your nose, actually feeling that you need a nose job to improve your own confidence is the main reason you should have one done and the pressure to want one should be purely from yourself, not from external influences.
To help you make the right decision, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of things that you should know before you book in for a nose job, check them out below;
Do your research first
This is the most important thing, you need to do your research and also build a clear expectation between yourself and your surgeon about what your goals are and what you can expect to achieve. Research the surgery, research the before and afters and most importantly, research your surgeon to find their qualifications and level of experience, nobody wants a botched nose after having a nose job surgery.
The results will take time
Even though your results will be obvious straight away after a rhinoplasty surgery, a lot of people don’t realise that it can take more than a year for your nose to fully heal again and there’s even a small chance it may need a revision surgery during that period.
The procedure is different for everyone
Even if you have an identical twin and you both wanted an identical nose creating, the procedure behind a nose job is going to be completely different for each of you. This may not be as noticeable during the operation, but in the recovery period there will be differences between each nose and it’s important that you don’t take somebody else’s experience as an accurate representation of your own.
Aftercare is absolutely vital
Whether you want to use herbal medication or prescription medication, there are a number of different options for aftercare out there and your surgeon will discuss the best options for you during your nose job surgery. One of the most important things is to make sure you avoid aspirin or any other drugs that can cause blood thinning to avoid the risks of bleeding following your operation. It’s also very important to avoid touching your nose for around two weeks after your surgery to make sure it heals properly.
Almost anyone can get a nose job
As long as you’re over 18 and are considered to be fit and healthy, you’re probably an applicable candidate for a nose job, providing that you don’t have any major breathing issues. This will all be clarified after talking with your surgeon.
So there you have it, after reading through it all and you still feel like you would like to go under the knife and have a nose job, speak to one of our team today!