Patient Education
5 Problems That Can Be Treated with Rhinoplasty
A nose job is more than cosmetic surgery. Rhinoplasty, the medical term for a nose job, refers to any procedure that changes the shape, position, or function of your nose.
Every year, plastic surgeons perform about 350,000 rhinoplasties in the United States. Women and men ages 20-50 are most likely to have the procedure. The gender balance favors women, who account for about 80% of the surgeries.
While often chosen primarily to balance a person’s facial features, rhinoplasty also addresses structural issues that interfere with breathing. In fact, some of the variations in nose shape that prompt people to seek cosmetic rhinoplasty are also associated with functional issues.
Often, rhinoplasty remedies both function and aesthetics.
Because the physiology of the nose is so complex, rhinoplasty is regarded as one of the most difficult plastic surgeries to perform. It requires extensive knowledge of facial anatomy and a keen eye for aesthetics.
That’s why choosing your plastic surgeon is the most important decision you can make when it comes to rhinoplasty. At Synergi Facial Surgery, skilled surgeon Robert Cristel, MD, FACS is an expert at functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty.
Performed correctly, rhinoplasty can be a life-changing procedure. Following are five common issues that rhinoplasty addresses.