Myths About Rhinoplasty

Slightly tilted, hooked, elongated, overly prominent, bulbous, snubbed, eagle-like or hawkish, bumped-- what can you associate these words with? You may not come up with the answer as ‘Nose’ but will surely relate to it after it has been given out. The list doesn’t end here, there are more types to add to it. What kind of nose is yours? Are you happy with it or want to change it? A beautiful nose that enhances other facial features and doesn’t stand out is coveted by all. This makes rhinoplasty or nose jobs one of the most popular plastic surgeries. Rhinoplasty is a surgery that changes the shape of the nose. Celebrities to models to common people opt for rhinoplasty to change their noses. Even with its popularity, there are a lot of myths about rhinoplasty that need to be busted. Let us discuss some of the myths about rhinoplasty in detail.

Myth #1 Rhinoplasty is a simple surgery.

The nose performs the basic function that enables the functioning of the body- breathing. It is the only 3-D organ on our face and has a complex shape. These two factors make rhinoplasty complex surgery. The complexity of the shape of the nose requires skill and also focus to make rhinoplasty a success.

Myth #2 Rhinoplasty is painful

Though rhinoplasty is a complex procedure, it is not painful. It is performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the intricacy of the surgery. You will not feel any pain during the procedure and will be prescribed pain medicines to handle any pain afterward.

Myth #3 You can choose your nose

Rhinoplasty cannot give you the nose of your favorite celebrity. The doctor has to work on the nose you have and can only improve its looks and not change it completely.

Myth #4 Rhinoplasty causes breathing problems

This myth is common as breathing happens through the nose. People have the misconception that the air passage may be affected during the surgery and cause breathing issues later.

Myth #5 Rhinoplasty is only for beauty

The popularity of this procedure is due to its aesthetic contributions but it is also a corrective procedure in cases of:

• Birth defects/ deformities of the nose
• Deformity due to injury
• Breathing problems

Myth #6 Rhinoplasty can be performed by any plastic surgeon

The complexity and intricacy of rhinoplasty require a special skill set. Only facial plastic surgeons have the training and also skills to perform this surgery. A nose job gone bad will have ever-lasting negative effects on the patient. Choose your surgeon after plenty of research and consult multiple surgeons before making a final decision. The nose physically stands out in the face but if it truly stands out it is not desirable. The beauty of the nose lies in its blending capacity with the other facial features. If the nose does not draw attention to itself, it is considered beautiful. Rhinoplasty allows you to change the shape of your nose. You can remove the bump, make it more pointed, less bulbous, and so on. Educate yourself about the surgery, and also don’t fall for the myths about rhinoplasty. Any surgery that changes your physical appearance should make you feel good about yourself. Have confidence in your doctor before you step into the surgery room. At KaayaKalp we endeavor to fulfill the wish you have for the way you want to look. The concern of each of our patients is dealt with with expertise and also professionalism by our highly qualified doctors. Dr Vikram Singh Rathore along with his colleague.s Dr. Saptarshi Bhattacharjee an.d Dr. Abhik Bhattacharya. Our modern cosmetic surgery clinic with state-of-the-art medical equipment is the right place for transforming your body.