Rhinoplasty is a kind of plastic surgery done to improve the function or the appearance of one’s nose. In simple terms it is known as ‘Nose Job’ and is often done if there is any breathing problem or to correct the birth defect in any person. Rhinoplasty or nose job has a history that takes us back to around 500 BC and from then till date the procedure of the surgery is almost same. From 19th century onwards this art of science began to be used for cosmetic purposes too.

A nose job is done with the help of general or local anesthesia depending upon individual cases – as per patient and the doctor’s advice. The procedure of a nose job is as follows. The surgeon first separates the soft tissues of the nose and then reshapes the cartilage and the bone that was the cause of deformity. Although in rare cases of a nose job surgery, a synthetic implantation can also be done if the nose is badly damaged or weakened. The breathing problem can also be solved without any cosmetic surgery, if desired by the patient.

A nose job is very commonly used in the entertainment industry today. There are examples of the celebrities in this industry that have transformed their appearance completely after a nose job. Some have even done it more than once, so that their fully satisfied with their looks. The procedure for narrowing the nose or increasing the length of the nose is different and the surgeon has to perform his duty very carefully. Removing or adding the cartilage will help to reshape the nose according to the demand of the patient.

This nose job or rhinoplasty helps to reshape the nose and can make the nose longer, shorter, narrower or straighter. It depends upon the wish or the requirement of the patient. If there are humps on the nose, they can be removed without leaving any mark and shape or the angle of the tip of the nose can also be corrected. A nose job can be performed at any age after the organs have full grown up that is after 16-17 years of age. It is a success when the outcome is absolutely normal with a perfect balance and it enhances the beauty of eyes and lips.

A nose job also involves some risk, that is only possible if the surgeon does not have a long and successful experience. So it is advisable to follow the doctor’s instructions word by word before as well as after the nose job surgery. After a nose job surgery there will be a tape dressing that will follow for a week or so and then you can return back to normal life.