Cosmetic Surgeries for the Seasons
A rhinoplasty procedure is one of the most complex of the facial cosmetic surgeries, and it is also one of the most misunderstood. Commonly seen as being for very vain women, this procedure is actually more about true aesthetic beauty and in matching the contours of the nose to the rest of the face. Here you can learn the truth behind the top five rhinoplasty myths.
Myth 1: Rhinoplasties Are Only Done for Vanity
Fact: As just mentioned, rhinoplasties are done to create a more pleasing aesthetic to the face. The nose and the facial features are closely measured to create the most beautiful ratios and proportions for the width, lengths, and slope of the nose.
Myth 2: Rhinoplasties Are Only for Women
Fact: Although women are still far more likely than men are to undergo a rhinoplasty, this procedure can be used equally successfully by men as by women. In fact, around one quarter of rhinoplasty patients today are male. Both genders can benefit physically as well as emotionally from a more naturally pleasing nose shape.
Myth 3: Rhinoplasties Can Be Done by Any Surgeon
Fact: Rhinoplasties are done so frequently that one might assume that any surgeon can perform one. However, while they are common surgeries, patients definitely want a rhinoplasty expert working on their noses because it is the most obvious facial feature and because bumps and lumps in the nose will be easy to see.
Myth 4: Rhinoplasties Produce Unnatural-Looking Results
Fact: When performed by a credentialed cosmetic surgeon with experience in rhinoplasties, this procedure can produce remarkably natural-looking results. It can remove lumps and bumps from the bridge of the nose, change the size of nostrils, shorten the nose, narrow the nose base and much more.
Myth 5: Rhinoplasties Are Not Covered by Insurance
Fact: A rhinoplasty is one of the few cosmetic surgeries that may be covered by health insurance. When performed for cosmetic reasons, patients should prepare to pay out of pocket. However, when performed for medical reasons, such as to clear up breathing problems, it may be covered.
Although this discussion should have cleared up many of your top questions about rhinoplasties, we are sure that you still have many more. Therefore, we recommend that you schedule a consultation with Dr. Tavoussi so that you can get the rest of your questions answered by an experienced cosmetic surgeon.
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