Rhinoplasty is surgery of the nose with the goal of reshaping or altering its appearance. This surgery is performed by a plastic surgeon and is one of the most common cosmetic procedures. The practice of rhinoplasty or reshaping of the nose has been around for thousands of years, first in ancient India and then during the Roman Empire. There are many reasons why people want nose reshaping or have it altered, some trying to reform the nose after an accident or some just not happy with the way their nose looks now.

Rhinoplasty can increase or decrease the size of your nose, change the angles of your nose or change the size of your nostrils. Finding a qualified plastic surgeon to discuss the ins and outs of a nose job before the procedure is important. The key is to keep in mind that getting rhinoplasty is supposed to be an improvement in your appearance and not to make your face perfect.

Just like most other surgeries, it is best for a patient to be in good shape physically, emotionally and to be at an age where you have stopped growing.Just like any other surgery there is some risk involved with rhinoplasty, whether it is a reaction to anesthesia or other medical complications. There is some risk of scarring after the procedure but most surgeons will have the experience to limit it to very small, almost invisible scars at the base of the nose or scars inside of the nose. The benefits of getting a nose job can be amazing, as your entire appearance can be completely changed and you will have a big boost in confidence.

There is some recovery time associated with rhinoplasty, you will expect to have swelling and bruising around the nasal area after the procedure. Overall recovery time varies but most of the swelling and bruising will disappear within two weeks. Depending on how major or minor the nose reshaping procedure performed was, the recovery time will differ and this is something that needs to be discussed with the plastic surgeon.