Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries performed today. Rhinoplasty is plastic surgery of the nose and is sometimes referred to as a nose job. People have primary rhinoplasty for many reason including aesthetics and breathing difficulty. Those seeking the surgery for aesthetics are seeking to improve their appearance and self-confidence by changing the way their nose looks. Those with breathing difficulty use rhinoplasty to correct internal airway obstruction from deviated septums or collapsed valves while others use it to relieve allergy and sinus disorders. Secondary or revision rhinoplasty is used to correct problems from a previous rhinoplasty surgery. The most common areas of dissatisfaction that require a second surgery are an oversloped nose, nasal hump, twisted nose, and persistent breathing difficulty. As with any type of surgery, especially cosmetic surgery, a thorough physician consultation is necessary. For more information please see the Institute for Rhinoplasty and Nasal Reconstruction, the premier center for rhinoplasty in the country.