How do you know if you are a good candidate for rhinoplasty?

You may be a good candidate for rhinoplasty if:

• Your facial growth is complete.
• You are physically healthy.
• You don’t smoke.
• You have a positive outlook and realistic goals in mind for the improvement of your appearance.

Who is suitable for rhinoplasty?

Plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons or otolaryngologists (ENT) perform most rhinoplasties. Training and board certification in one of these specialties is a good starting point. You’ll likely want a surgeon who often performs rhinoplasty.

Who is a candidate for closed rhinoplasty?

Good candidates for closed rhinoplasty would be those with less dramatic nasal complications without expectation of dramatically changed results. Nasal concerns that are easiest to correct using the closed technique include a nasal hump and curved nose.

Do you have to be a certain weight to get a nose job?

Most Plastic Surgeons recommend that patients who are considering plastic surgery have a BMI below 30. If your BMI is above 30 and you want to reduce your weight, you should plan to achieve your goal in a healthy way.

How do I know if I need rhinoplasty?

Why get a nose job?

1. A crooked nose bridge or nostrils.
2. A large hump on the bridge.
3. A deep radix, which gives the appearance of a large hump.
4. A big or bulbous tip, or a tip that is at a sharp angle.
5. A crease in the tip.
6. An overly prominent or too-small nose.

When should you get a nose job?

People reach full nasal maturity at different ages, but generally speaking, girls should be at least 15 or 16 years of age, and boys should be at least 17 or 18 years of age before getting the procedure.

Do they break your nose in closed rhinoplasty?

A controlled break of the nose during surgery is nothing to worry about. The break is carefully performed using a tool that precisely cuts the bone, and patients who undergo an osteotomy do not face any added hurdles in recovering from the treatment. Some surgeries involve an osteotomy, while many others don’t.

Is closed or open rhinoplasty better?

Without the columellar incision, the closed technique allows for faster operation and less swelling during the recovery period. On the other hand, an open rhinoplasty allows for more precision for difficult noses and when altering the nasal structures for more complex cases.

What is the highest BMI for plastic surgery?

That noted the a good surgery candidate will have a BMI of 30 or below. Some surgeons will operate on patients as high as BMI 35-39 but most will NOT operate on a patient of BMI 40 or above. If you are overweight or in the obesity BMI range of 30 or above, you’re less likely to be a suitable candidate for surgery.

Should you lose weight before rhinoplasty?

The nose is made of bone, cartilage, and skin, so fat cells aren’t present in its makeup. Because there are no fat cells, gaining or losing weight does not have a direct impact on the shape of your nose and the results of your rhinoplasty surgery.