7 Common Misconceptions About Rhinoplasty Surgery

Most people have a very negative impression of rhinoplasty surgery and its often a controversial topic. After all, the nose is an organ with a complex structure that is responsible for proper breathing and the sharpness of smell. It is also a key feature on our faces that attracts everyone's attention. Below, are seven common misconceptions regarding rhinoplasty surgery and will help you better understand the procedure.

1. The Nose Looks Artificial After Rhinoplasty

This is true but only partly. If you ask the doctor to make your nose look like Angelina Jolie's or Monica Bellucci's, then the result may unpleasantly surprise you. More than one operation will be needed to achieve the desired result and after numerous interventions, the nose will look like a waxwork. 

Plastic surgeons claim that the beauty of the nose does not depend on a specific shape, but on maintaining proportions. In the best clinics in the world, doctors make computer visualizations to choose a nose form which will be suitable for your face.

2. Rhinoplasty Is Very Expensive

Many people believe that only rich people can afford nose surgery but it is not so. For example, a rhinoplasty in Korea costs 3.5 thousand dollars. The price depends on the type and complexity of the operation, the experience of the surgeon, and the status of the clinic. Before choosing a medical center, be sure to check out the doctor’s portfolio, reviews about the hospital, and compare the cost of a rhinoplasty in different medical institutions.

3. Rhinoplasty Is a Painful Procedure

The fear of pain is one of the common reasons why women refuse having a rhinoplasty. Despite the fact that this is an operative method of surgery, the patient does not experience pain during the procedure as surgeons conduct it under general anesthesia. 

You may feel some pain after the operation at the healing stage. However, it does not last long as doctors prescribe painkillers and wound-healing drugs. In some cases, it is enough to do a rhinoplasty without surgery, when the shape of the nose is corrected by injection of hyaluronic acid. This means that the procedure will be painless.

4. General Anesthesia Is Dangerous

Previously, anesthesia was dangerous and was used only in specific cases. Now doctors use anesthesia even for minor procedures since it does not threaten the patient's life. Only experienced and certified anesthetists work in rhinoplasty clinics. They calculate the optimal dose of anesthesia for each patient so the procedure is safe.

5. Any Plastic Surgeon Can Do Rhinoplasty

All plastic surgeons have a specialization. This means that they choose a specific direction, study it in detail, participate in various studies, and achieve the high results. Therefore, it is important to choose a plastic surgeon who specializes specifically in nose surgery.

6. Rehabilitation After Rhinoplasty Takes a Lot of Time

The healing process after a rhinoplasty lasts a week. During the 2 weeks after surgery, the patient wears a special bandage that fixes the shape of the nose. The bandage is similar to a patch and does not interfere with their daily life. Heavy physical activity will be prohibited in the first 2 weeks after surgery as it can provoke dizziness and weakness.

7. Men Do Not Get A Rhinoplasty

Plastic surgery of the nose is also popular among men. They resort to surgery for two reasons which are nasal injuries and aesthetics. In physical sports, it is easy to damage the nose. In the case of fractures or curvature of the septum, a rhinoplasty is required. Statistics show that 15 out of 100 people who have had a rhinoplasty procedure are men.