Am I a Candidate?
Men and women of all ages can be suitable candidates for a nose job. The procedure is not usually performed on children or teenagers under 15 as their nose has not finished growing. An ideal candidate is someone who is unhappy with the way their nose looks but has realistic expectations of what surgery can achieve.
Whether you have always been unhappy with your nose, whether it has changed in size or shape as you are or whether you have some form of deformity as the result of an injury, then a nose job may be right for you.
If you have any of the following concerns then you may be a suitable candidate for a nose job:
• A nose that is too large or too small in comparison with other facial features
• A lump or bump on the bridge of the nose
• An overly wide nose
• A large, droopy, bulbous or protruding tip
• Flared or pinched nostrils
• A crooked, asymmetrical or misshapen nose
• A broken nose or nose that has been injured in an accident
• Breathing problems due to nasal structure
If you have broken your nose and the bones have been displaced then you will need to seek medical attention immediately. In some cases, where the nose has been fractured you can apply ice packs regularly and see the doctor after two or three days after the initial swelling has gone down as this helps the doctor evaluate the damage and make a more accurate assessment of whether or not you may need cosmetic reshaping.
Having realistic expectations is incredibly important when it comes to rhinoplasty surgery. Changing or improving the shape of your nose may give you a lot more confidence but it cannot solve all your problems. Even after surgery your nose may not be perfect however any change in size and shape of the nose can have a dramatic impact on the way your face looks.
The best candidates for a nose job are well adjusted and otherwise happy with their lives.
