Not All Nose Surgeries Are For Cosmetic Reasons

When you hear the terms nose surgery, nose job, or even rhinoplasty, it's easy to think of the celebrities making headlines with their recent visits to the plastic surgeon. But rhinoplasty provides relief to thousands of people every year in ways other than to change the appearance of their looks.

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, in 2006 over 114,000 surgeries took place to correct the nose, making it the sixth most popular surgical procedure performed in the United States. This procedure is performed for a variety of reasons, including:

* Sinus problems. Airway problems may be caused by a deviated septum (the dividing structure between the right and left air passages on the inside of the nostrils). For people suffering from severe and reoccurring sinus infections, rhinoplasty can offer long term relief.

* Sleeping problems. In many cases troubled breathing can cause sleeping problems. By correcting breathing airways, many people can return to a regular nights sleep.

* Restructure. Occasionally a person's nose may be injured in an accident or a sports related injury. In the case of physical trauma, nose surgery may be more intensive than straightening or reduction, and may also involve the area around the nose. The goal is to provide the patient with a nose that functions, and returns the patient to his or her normal appearance.

* Cosmetic. An individual may seek out rhinoplasty as a way to increase or reduce the size of his or her nose, remove a bump, alter the shape of the bridge or tip, narrow the nostril openings, or modify the angle. This can alter both the looks of the patient, and also self esteem.

Because your nose is a prominent feature, and one of the first things people notice when they meet you, it's important for you to be comfortable with your nose. Giving you a natural look is important; relying on a quality cosmetic surgeon with experience in performing rhinoplasty is a must.

Rhinoplasty is both a science and an art. Your surgeon should be able to understand your desires, and provide you with a realistic expectation of the outcome. Talk to your surgeon many times and understand exactly the procedure and your expected results. It's important that your final product be as natural as possible, and fit harmoniously with the rest of your face.

Dr Jeremy Williams is a Denver board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Dr. Williams is a Colorado native who has returned home after completing extensive training in plastic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He believes that whether you are seeking aesthetic rejuvenation or reconstructive restoration, that enhancement of your image should be natural and above all, safe. Visit his practice at ParkMeadowsCosmeticSurgery.com