Rhinoplasty. Most people are quite realistic about what they want to achieve from rhinoplasty surgery. That is why "nose jobs" have been and will undoubtedly remain one of the most popular facial cosmetic procedures. Rhinoplasty is an operation to change the shape or structure of the nose by straightening the bridge, and/or altering the size and shape of the tip. The new nose must fit the individual's face while conserving or improving the respiratory function. Look to the nose as being the focal point on the face, not as an isolated feature. The aim in rhinoplasty is to have a nose that fits the face to harmonize your existing features (rather than perfection of the nose, in and of itself).
Some developmental deformities appear when the nose begins to grow at puberty or are sustained traumatically as a result of an accident or injury. Most surgeries must wait until the nose is fully developed. For girls this is between 15 1/2 and 18 years of age and boys 16 1/2 to 18.
No scars are visible since the surgery is done through the nostrils. The only external incision that may be made is in the natural crease of the nostrils to reduce their size to better complement the reshaped nose. Following surgery, a small cast is placed on the nose and is removed after one week.
