You would normally expect patients who undergo Rhinoplasty – a cosmetic surgery performed to change the appearance of oneís nose – to be very satisfied after the procedure. With their appearance enhanced, you would expect them to go about life with renewed confidence. Unfortunately that is not always so. There are cases where a procedure goes wrong and the result is not only a nose with deformities but also with added complications like breathing problems.Revision Rhinoplasty, as its name suggests, is a procedure performed on a person who has already gone through Rhinoplasty. In most cases patients who go in for revision Rhinoplasty prefer to use a different surgeon than the one who had performed the original procedure.
Similar to the first Rhinoplasty, there are limits to what can be achieved in a revision Rhinoplasty. Often the surgeon will sit down with the patient trying to understand what he or she seeks out of the procedure and then provides a variety of options to choose from.
Sometimes the revisions requested are minor and can be corrected easily. For example, dips in the new nose can be filled out using implants while if there any bumps, they can be filed down. Conditions like a deviated septum or sinusitis can also arise as a result of an improperly performed Rhinoplasty but can be addressed in a revision Rhinoplasty. It can also correct noses that after the initial Rhinoplasty procedure, are too thick or thin as also can remove the scar tissue.
However, sometimes, there can be major problems and there has to be substantial reconstruction of the nose. This is a complex procedure since the natural nose is now no longer intact and the original tissue that existed before the surgery is now completely filled with scar tissue. It is thus not easy to work on the bones and cartilage of the new nasal structure. As a result, revision Rhinoplasty requires even more expertise and experience than ordinary Rhinoplasty because of this complexity. In fact, revision Rhinoplasty is a specialty by itself because it requires that the surgeons have a certain set of skills that are required specifically for revision Rhinoplasty. While some patients who undergo Rhinoplasty procedures may require revision Rhinoplasty, it is usually to address minor problems or imperfections. At times, you may feel the need for a revision Rhinoplasty even if you have had the initial procedure performed by any of the top Rhinoplasty surgeons in the country.
In fact, a large number of these are because of the patient not following the doctorís instructions or not taking care of the nose properly after surgery. Further, these kind of revisions can be done fairly easily in the surgeonís office and do not even cost as much as the initial Rhinoplasty. Finally, even though it is rare that a major revision is ever required after a Rhinoplasty, there are many skilled and experienced surgeons in the country who specialize in revision Rhinoplasty and who can very successfully carry out the procedures.
If you are therefore disappointed with the way your new nose looks or are having some complications because of the procedure, do not hesitate to contact a revision Rhinoplasty surgeon and discuss your options with him today.

If you are not happy with the color of your hair, you may color it to your liking; if you do not like being overweight, you can go on a diet or try working out but what do you do if you do not like the shape or the size of your nose? You can go for Rhinoplasty.
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure, which can be used to reshape or resize your nose, anyway that you want. Rhinoplasty can be used to rectify many things – the most commonly performed procedures are to reduce the dorsal hump, narrow the gap between the nostrils, reduce the width of the nose, make the nasal bridge narrower or straighter and to change the angle between the upper lip and the nose.
Rhinoplasty need not be performed only for aesthetic reasons ñ it can be used for corrective purposes as well as in trying to rectify a birth defect or a deformity due to injury. Some patients who have breathing problems because of an obstruction in their nasal passageway also undergo Rhinoplasty, which clears this obstruction, and the patients can breathe freely. In recent times though, the use of Rhinoplasty to refine oneís nose has been rapidly growing in popularity. In fact, many a times, Rhinoplasty is performed along with a Face Lift procedure to combat the signs of aging.
If you have made up your mind to have Rhinoplasty and decided on a surgeon, the very first thing the surgeon will do is have an in-depth consultation session with you. In this he will evaluate, with your input, your decision to go in for Rhinoplasty. While he will try and understand what you expect from, or the kind of appearance you would like your nose to have after, the procedure, he will also give you an honest opinion on what can be done and what cannot be done. Towards the end of this session, once you have both agreed on what is realistically possible, your surgeon will more than likely take photographs of your nose from various angles to study further what needs be done during the course of the procedure.
If you manage to get photographs of noses that appeal to you, you can bring them with you when you meet with your surgeon the first time. This will help the surgeon understand what exactly you are talking about and also help him assess if it is realistic for you to expect to get such a nose from Rhinoplasty. Similarly, you could request your surgeon to show you photographs, preferably of former patients who have had similar procedures. In fact, having some before and after photos will really help you understand what kind of change you are looking at. Many surgeonsí offices now can also show you, through computer imaging, what your nose will probably look like after the procedure.
Rhinoplasty is a blessing for those with severe nose deformities or with breathing problems that can be rectified only through this procedure. However, even those who require subtle aesthetic changes in their nose, appreciate how Rhinoplasty can dramatically change their life for the better.

Rhinoplasty is now one of the most sought after cosmetic procedures in the country and considered a fairly safe and effective one. However, proper recovery after a Rhinoplasty procedure plays an important role in getting the expected results. While discussing the procedure with your surgeon, you should also try and understand how best to recover after the procedure.
Here are some helpful tips on recovering after a Rhinoplasty Surgery-1.    You will typically be asked to stay under observation for a couple of hours after the surgery to monitor for any post-operative complications or excess bleeding. 2.    Immediately after a surgery, a splint will be applied over your nose to give it support and to help it to maintain the new shape. Since the septum may also need some stabilization, soft plastic or rubber splints may be used inside the nose. This splint stays in place for about seven days by which time the nasal structure would have stabilized. 3.    In the first twenty-four hours after your surgery, your face will experience some puffiness, there may be some swelling and pain in and around your nose and you may also experience dull headaches. Usually some pain medications and sleeping pills will help you in managing this pain. The first day after surgery, you are advised to rest in bed with your head raised.4.    To begin with the bruising and swelling around your eyes may keep increasing and may reach a peak about two or three days after you have had the procedure. Apply some cold compresses to reduce the swelling and diminish the pain. Most of this bruising and swelling will go away within fifteen days or so.5.    It is common to notice some drainage during the first few days and you may experience some stuffiness in your nose for quite a few weeks. For the first week, you may be advised not to blow your nose since your tissues are still in the process of healing.6.    You may be able to get up and starting moving around without any problem within a couple of days of your surgery. In fact, so long as you are not doing anything strenuous, you should be able to get back to work within a week of surgery. However, it may be a few weeks till you feel like you are completely back to normal.7.    Your surgeon will give you clear instructions on how to get back to your normal activities slowly and steadily. You will be advised to avoid any strenuous activity, especially physical ones like running, swimming and so on for about three weeks. You should avoid rubbing your nose hard and protect it against any accidental bumps. Wash your face very gently and be careful while using cosmetics.8.    Your surgeon will schedule fairly frequent follow-up calls in the days immediately after the surgery and then some occasional ones in the later months. These visits will continue till your surgeon is convinced that you have healed completely and can get on with your normal daily normal activities.

The only thing keeping you form choosing Rhinoplasty to correct your wide nose is your fear of surgery. Any thought of cuts and incisions leaves you very nervous and though you are very distressed by the appearance of your nose, you do not think you are quite ready for Rhinoplasty just yet. Well, actually, you may be the ideal candidate for painless Rhinoplasty.
Painless Rhinoplasty is just starting to capture the public imagination and what makes it so attractive is its promise of Rhinoplasty without surgery, without pain.
Typically, Rhinoplasty involves making cuts or incisions inside the nose, sometimes even on the skin outside the nose. The patient has to be administered local or general anesthesia and the procedure takes some time. More importantly, since it is a surgical procedure, immediately after surgery, the patient experiences swelling, bruising and pain in and around the nasal area. Not to mention the scarring in the areas where the cuts were made.
After the surgery, major side effects may disappear in a few days but it is weeks before the patient starts feeling absolutely normal again. Not to mention the extreme precautions that need to be taken till the new nasal structure stabilizes.
Rhinoplasty, without surgery usually involves treating the nose with injectables such as Radiesse or Botox Cosmetic after which the surgeon will try to reshape the nose. Considered relatively painless, this kind of procedure can be performed in the surgeonís office and requires very little time.
Some patients suffer from major deformities, existing since birth or incurred as a result of an injury.  These patients may require major reconstruction of their nasal structure and will need surgical intervention. However, there are a large number of patients who only require subtle changes in their noses for aesthetic purposes and if they prefer to avoid surgery, the non-invasive procedure is ideal for them. In fact, this kind of procedure can provide fast and perfectly satisfying results. There are many benefits to painless Rhinoplasty. First of all, since the procedure only involves an injection into the skin, unlike surgery, there is no requirement for any cuts or incisions anywhere. This rules out any swelling, nosebleeds or bruising effects. There are no complications such as breathing problems after the procedure and most of all there is no long term scarring.
Painless Rhinoplasty allows the surgeon to make changes in the nasal structure as precisely as possible. Since there is not much trauma to the nose, healing is a lot quicker and most patients return to their work on almost the same day. The results of a painless Rhinoplasty can be seem immediately though it may require some touching up later, say after two years. And to top it all, the cost of this non-invasive procedure is just one-tenth of that of traditional Rhinoplasty. Painless Rhinoplasty is also a good alternative to revision Rhinoplasty. Many surgeons suggest this procedure to patients who are unhappy with the results of their first Rhinoplasty. In fact, the results achieved after this procedure have been found to be better than those obtained during revision Rhinoplasty.
So be fearless and try painless Rhinoplasty today to give your nose the look you always wanted.

When you are exploring the option of Rhinoplasty, your priority may be to see which surgeon is best for you. You may be speaking to other friends or family members who may have undergone a similar procedure and trying to understand what their experience has been like. At the same time however, you should also be evaluating what the total cost of your procedure will be.
The cost of the Rhinoplasty varies from place to place and typically covers the fees of the surgeon and the facilities used to perform the procedure. In addition, your costs will also include charges for the anesthesia, the support staff, other equipment and supplies. While some may be mentioned to you outright, at times you may come to know of others much later. It is best if you discuss what the total cost of the Rhinoplasty will be before you make any decision. Typically, if you are undergoing the procedure in a hospital then the costs will be higher than if the procedure were performed in a surgeonís office.
The major costs are of course for the surgeonís services and the main equipment used in the procedure. However, the costs for anesthesia services can also be significant. These charges vary depending on whether you require general anesthesia, in which case the costs can be higher or whether local anesthesia is sufficient, in which case the costs can be kept to a minimum. While speaking to your surgeon, you should request him to explain what the total cost of the Rhinoplasty will be and give a breakdown of what the various charges are. Most surgeons will typically quote only a single package price, which cover all the charges. You may be perfectly comfortable with that but if you would like the complete breakdown of the costs, your surgeon should be willing to provide you with the same.
Typically, a Rhinoplasty surgery is any cosmetic nasal surgery performed by a plastic surgeon, who is board certified. This can range from a minor procedure performed to remove a small bump to major procedures involving work on the nose or the nasal passageway. Obviously, if the surgery is more complex, the costs will also be higher. The costs of the procedure vary from place to place as also from surgeon to surgeon depending on the qualifications and experience of the surgeon.
Generally, Rhinoplasty performed for aesthetic reasons is not covered by insurance. However, if the procedure is performed to rectify any breathing problems or other medical problems, then some of the costs may be covered. You can always consult your surgeon about the possibility of filing for insurance. Also, if the cost of the procedure is too much too pay all at once, then you may want to speak to your surgeon about the possibility of paying it in monthly installments.
You may truly believe that whatever the cost of the procedure, it is worth it if you are finally going to get the nose you wanted. However, the wise thing would be to get to know your doctor and the complete costs of the procedure better so that you are not in for any rude shocks later.

Rhinoplasty: Closed Or Open?
After years of suffering in silence about the size of your nose and then debating over whether you should consider Rhinoplasty, you have finally made the decision to undergo the procedure. Your surgeon has explained how the procedure works and has been very patient with all your questions. However, you are still a little confused over the terms closed Rhinoplasty and open Rhinoplasty and wonder which one of them is better for you.
As your surgeon may explain to you, a closed Rhinoplasty (or endonasal Rhinoplasty) is a procedure in which all the cuts are made inside the nostrils. This allows the surgeon to lift the skin off the bone and cartilage lying underneath. There are however no cuts on the skin. This in turn means less scarring, less swelling and usually faster healing.
In an open Rhinoplasty (or external Rhinoplasty) a small cut is placed across the columella (this is the fleshy part that separates your two nostrils) so that the surgeon can open even the tip of the nose. Thus, the entire lower structure and inner nose can be seen clearly by the surgeon. As there is more trauma to the nose in this procedure, there is generally more scarring and swelling and it may take a little longer for the nose to heal.
Surgeons have varying opinions of which procedure is better. There are some who feel that there is no need to make any cuts on the outside of a nose especially if the patient is in for the first time and only a primary Rhinoplasty is being performed. They strongly believe that an external Rhinoplasty or open Rhinoplasty needs be performed only if the patient is in to correct any defects from previous procedures or if the nasal structure needs significant altering.
There are other, equally vociferous supporters of open Rhinoplasty who believe that this gives the surgeon the best look at the entire nasal structure. They can see the underlying bone and cartilage in a natural position allowing them to gauge exactly what they need to do and thereby allowing more accuracy in their procedures. This is particularly important in complex procedures like in say ethnic Rhinoplasty, where the procedure is difficult and the results have to be accurate.
It is difficult to state conclusively which procedure is better. This depends a great deal on the kind of procedure you are going in for ñ the complexity or the difficulty of it. It also depends a great deal on the kind of skills and experience the surgeon has in these various procedures. There are many who follow the open Rhinoplasty procedure for first-timers, repeat patients as well as for complex cases and achieve excellent results. There are other surgeons who may decide on which procedure to go in for only after a detailed discussion with you and after they understand what your needs are.
Instead of trying to choose between the two procedures, try and see the kind of qualifications, skills and experience your surgeon has in Rhinoplasty procedures. Choose a surgeon based on his merits and not on which procedure he plans to follow.

You may have devoted a lot of time and given careful thought to various options, before deciding that Rhinoplasty is your best option for making the subtle changes in your nose that you have always wanted. However, you now need to make another decision equally carefully ñ choosing the right Rhinoplasty surgeon.
Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure that is used to refine the nose by reshaping or resizing it. Though it is used very effectively to help people with deformities caused by birth defects or with defects caused by injury, it is more often used nowadays to mold it the way you want it.
Rhinoplasty surgeons are plastic surgeons who specialize in the field of Rhinoplasty as well as revision Rhinoplasty. Needless to say, the choice of a good Rhinoplasty surgeon is crucial to the procedure being performed successfully. You may therefore need to take some time and spend some efforts in performing a thorough search before you decide on a surgeon.
To begin with, a board certification is an excellent evidence of the surgeonís qualifications and expertise. The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) has very rigorous standards for all surgeons and a certification for a plastic surgeon from the board would mean the person is fully qualified and has the necessary expertise to perform these often complex surgeries. In fact, in order to gain the certification from the ABFPRS, it is essential that the plastic surgeon after finishing medical school has completed his or her residency in one or two surgical specialty areas pertaining to facial plastic surgery. Further, the Board may insist on a successful record of clinical experience along with the reports of cosmetic surgical procedures performed on at least 100 patients, to gauge competence. Obviously, a certification is granted only after a thorough evaluation of the surgeonís skills, his experience and his abilities, as also his ethical values. Therefore, always try to choose a surgeon who has a board certification.
Next, you may want to look at previous surgeries performed by the surgeon. If he has performed many successful surgeries and you can speak to some of the patients who are willing to vouch for him, you can feel reassured. Rhinoplasty at times can be a complex and difficult procedure and only a well-qualified and experienced surgeon can successfully handle the procedure as well as any complications that may arise in the course of the procedure.
By visiting the offices of the surgeons you may also be able to go through some of the before and after photos of former patients. This will help you get an idea of how capable the surgeon is and if he can be expected to deliver.
Based on the above criteria you may have a small shortlist ready. It is now time to meet these surgeons in person to see how they treat you and what their attitude is to answering any queries you may have. It is reassuring to have a surgeon who is patient, sympathetic and cares for his patients. By the time you are through with these meetings, you would have more or less made up your mind.

If you thought cosmetic surgery was only for women, think again. More and more men are setting aside traditional notions of only women wanting to enhance their appearance and looking at various options for men to do the same. Male Rhinoplasty has only recently started creating waves as one of the most desired cosmetic procedures by men.
The reasons for men wanting Rhinoplasty are more or less the same as women. Either they have been suffering from deformities such as birth defects or those that arise as a result of some trauma caused by an injury or an accident; or they would like to correct these deformities. It has also been observed that more men suffer nose trauma because of sport-related injuries or physical altercations. This is what Rhinoplasty was traditionally developed to assist with. However, later on surgeons found that the same techniques can be used to change the shape and size of the nose without too much trouble. In fact, advanced medical methods even allowed surgeons to perform major reconstructive work to drastically alter the appearance of oneís nose.
Many of the aesthetic reasons for altering oneís nose stay common for both men and women. They require a reduction in the dorsal hump or a reduction in the space between the nostrils. They may want a change in the angle between the nose and the upper lip; and an increase or reduction in the width of the nasal bridge. However, men prefer the changes to make them look stronger and give more force to their personality.
Most men feel that their personality is defined by a strong profile characterized by a strong and straight nose. Therefore, many surgeons perform Rhinoplasty aware that they need to maintain or bring about strong masculine aesthetics in the new nasal structure.
This increase in interest in Male Rhinoplasty has been attributed to growing awareness amongst men about the benefits of cosmetic surgery. They can see how changing the appearance of oneís can have a dramatic effect on oneís entire appearance. And this has a positive impact at work as well as in relationships.
For example, men typically want to convey the sense of a strong persona both at their workplace as well as in relationships. A nose with a drooping tip or a nose bent-out of shape does not exactly convey this kind of persona. A surgeon can show them many options of changing this appearance so that they regain their confidence and can again build up their authority. Many also suggest combing procedures like chin implants along with Rhinoplasty to make this transformation complete.
Further, more and more Americans, men and women alike are becoming conscious of the signs of aging and like to take measure to combat them. Rhinoplasty is one such option and when combined with a Face Lift provides an excellent way of combating the facial signs of aging.

Rhinoplasty is successful today because it gives both men and women what they want, a positive change in their appearance so that they can meet lifeís challenges with self-confidence.

You may wake up every morning and dread having to look in the mirror because you are unhappy with the way your nose looks. You might have considered having cosmetic nose surgery (Rhinoplasty) but are not sure what the risks associated with the procedure are, and more importantly if it will give you the benefits you are looking for.
Patients used to undergo Rhinoplasty in the past to rectify birth defects or any defects that may have arisen because of an injury or an accident. At times, patients would have breathing difficulties because of problems such as a deviated septum. However, recently the number of patients undergoing Rhinoplasty for aesthetic reasons has increased dramatically.
You may have felt for a long time that the tip of your nose is too bulbous or that your nostrils are too far apart giving you a flared up look. Similarly, many other people go about in life feeling very embarrassed about the way their nose look but also very helpless as they do not know if they can do anything to alter its looks. Their confidence takes a beating every time they have to meet people or attend social gatherings. However, with Rhinoplasty you can give your nose the exact shape or size that you have been looking for.Rhinoplasty has many benefits:∑    You can make the bridge of your nose straighter∑    You can reshape the tip of your nose∑    You can change the size of your nose making it smaller or bigger∑    You can even have the angle between the nose and your upper lip changed
sually Rhinoplasty is carried out inside the nose with the doctor working on the cartilage and the bone that lies underneath the skin. While usually a few cuts are made inside the nostrils, at times some cuts are made even in the septum that separates the two nostrils. The surgeon carefully lifts up the skin from the underlying cartilage and bone as well as the rest of mucous membrane. He or she can then see the entire nasal structure and follow a series of procedures to either trim or build the nasal bone as well as cartilage.  To build up the nasal bone or the cartilage, the surgeon may have to use some of the cartilage available deep inside the nose or else that found in the ear. If the augmentation is on a larger scale, then he may have to consider using implants or even bone grafting.
However, one has to keep in mind that similar to any other major surgery, Rhinoplasty also has certain risks associated with it. Some are general surgery risks like a reaction to anesthesia, infection or bleeding. Rhinoplasty also some specific risks like repeated nosebleeds, some numbness in and around the area of the nose, a reduced sense of smell and of course, scarring.
Speak to your surgeon about the various risks and benefits of Rhinoplasty to help you decide if the procedure is the right option for you.

Rhinoplasty: Are You A Good Candidate?
Rhinoplasty was developed primarily as a cosmetic surgical procedure to correct the shape or size of a truly out-of-proportions nose or, as was more common, to correct breathing problems caused by birth defects or due to some later trauma. However, along with procedures involving a major reconstruction of the nose, Rhinoplasty is also being used and increasingly so, to perform subtle aesthetic changes that can refine the structure and thus the appearance of the nose.  Rhinoplasty is now one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States and is used to reshape or resize the nose for corrective as well as aesthetic purposes. This procedure can increase or reduce the size of the nose, change the shape of the nose tip as well as the bridge of the nose.
If you have been suffering from a deformity of the nose because of an accident or injury or simply a birth defect, Rhinoplasty may be an obvious choice for you. However, if you are concerned about the way your nose looks or how it affects your entire appearance, you may be considering Rhinoplasty. If the way your nose looks is making you extremely self-conscious to the extent that you are unable to lead a normal social life, then you may be a good candidate for the procedure.In fact, even some subtle changes in just the tip or the bridge of your nose may alter its appearance dramatically, making a world of difference to you and having a positive impact on the way you interact with people. Rhinoplasty is also an excellent option if you are thinking of combating signs of aging though cosmetic surgery or have minor nasal deformities that you would like to get rid of nevertheless.
Good candidates for these kinds of plastic surgeries do not have unusually high expectations but are realistic about what the procedure can achieve. It is easy for the surgeon to sit down with them and explain the benefits and risks of the surgery as also to come to an understanding on what the procedure can be expected to deliver. These candidates are not looking at Rhinoplasty as a solution for other problems in their lives but are looking at it as a practical solution for a practical problem.
Of course, with so much hype surrounding Rhinoplasty, there are many teenagers who want to reshape their noses to give themselves the perfect appearance. However, most surgeons would not consider surgery for very young people. They would advise them to wait until at least after the period of teenage growth which usually happens around the ages of fourteen and fifteen for girls and much later for boys. If you have teenagers who would like to have this procedure, it is best to consult the surgeon on when he thinks will be the best time for the young person to have it.
Finally, your surgeon is the best person to advise you on whether you are a good candidate for the procedure or not. Listen to what he has to say before you take any decision on having Rhinoplasty.