What is Nose Surgery (rhinoplasty) ?
In most cases, the surgery is performed through incisions in the nostrils, leaving no visible scars. Bone and cartilage are trimmed and the nose reshaped. Nostril packs and splints may be required. This operation takes around two hours. Bruising and swelling may take three or four months to fully subside. Complications such as bleeding or infection are comparatively rare. Sometimes a chin implant is inserted at the same time to balance the profile.
Nasal surgery, often called a “nose job” or by its technical name “Rhinoplasty,” is usually performed to alter the size and/or shape and the function of the nose. The exact appearance of the nose cannot be determined before surgery. A patient cannot expect to be able to select a particular nose since changes are limited by factors such as skin and bone thickness, nostril size and general facial configuration. The patient must be very comfortable with the surgeon’s surgical and aesthetic judgment before proceeding. The surgery package price includes the surgeon’s fee, the anesthesiologist’s fee, the hospital and operating room expenses. The cost of the procedure depends on the extent of the modifications necessary; a general range would be from $6,500 to$9,000.
