There is a common misconception around the reason that most people receive rhinoplasty surgery. It’s often seen as a vanity procedure, which has negative connotations for a lot of people. But as a long-time practitioner of the procedure, I know the common reasons go well beyond vanity, and usually involve a desire for a better overall quality of life.
From my office at Clinique 7 in Montreal, I’ve seen hundreds of patients come through our doors looking to improve their quality of life. Understanding the ‘why’ of their desire to seek treatment helps to take away any negative stigma.
Rhinoplasty is either performed as a cosmetic surgery or as a functional surgery. The procedure itself focuses on changing the shape and structure of the nose to improve function, appearance, or both. Surgeons will manipulate and change bone, cartilage and skin to create desired results. Open and closed procedures allow surgeons to separate the skin from the cartilage and bone in order to shape and improve structure. Depending on the primary purpose of the procedure, non surgical rhinoplasty (also known as filler rhinoplasty) is an option for patients who are looking to correct small irregularities to the nose. More and more patients are opting for procedures that use fillers to achieve their desired results.
The benefits of rhinoplasty are widespread. The most commonly known benefit is an improved appearance. But along with that comes a huge boost in mental health, self-esteem and confidence. Rhinoplasty is deployed to correct injuries such as broken noses, or birth defects such as deviated septums. Correcting these issues can be seen as ‘vanity’, sure – but it can also be seen as common sense, when the procedure is safe and available to you. The procedure restores the nose to its proper function, which improves breathing and is directly related to the quality of sleep. This also reduces nasal conditions such as post nasal drip, chronic sinus pressure and headaches, and sinus infections. Your nose should be functionally optimized.
The stigma behind getting a ‘nose job’ can stop many people from going through with a procedure that could significantly improve their life. Surgeons are always looking to achieve natural results that meet their patients needs. The sign of a good surgeon is someone who balances the importance of aesthetic results with improving functionality of the nose. Unlike other surgeries, rhinoplasty is not dependant on a standardised series of steps. This means that doctors will work with their patients to create a treatment plan to address their specific needs and give patients clear expectations for what results they will see. Each case is individual and unique.
For the ideal candidate, rhinoplasty surgery has the ability to change their life. By finding the right surgeon for your needs, rhinoplasty is a legitimate option to make long lasting improvements, with benefits you can enjoy for the rest of your life.