Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty improves the appearance and proportion of one's nose as it enhances facial harmony and self-confidence. Rhinoplasty may also correct impaired breathing caused by structural abnormalities in the nose.

While rhinoplasty is more common among women, it is also one of the most common cosmetic procedures undergone by men. Because of the nature of the blood supply to a man's face and bony structure, male rhinoplasty patients will typically experience more swelling and bruising than their female counterparts. The male patient needs 6-8 weeks before returning to a full spectrum of jogging and aerobic activities in order to allow the bones to heal and the tissues to reduce their swelling. While the shape of one's nose is usually the result of heredity, its appearance may have been altered in an injury or during prior surgery. Rhinoplasty is appropriate for altering:

• Nose size, in relation to the other facial structures
• Nose width, at the bridge
• Nose profile, with visible humps or depressions on the bridge
• Nasal tip that is large or bulbous, drooping, or too upturned
• Nostrils that are large, wide or upturned
• Nasal asymmetry and deviation