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What I Wish I Knew Before Rhinoplasty<\/h2>\n

Deciding to undergo\u00a0nose surgery<\/a>\u00a0(rhinoplasty<\/a>) is a significant one, just as it is with other facial plastic surgery procedures. Most people who want to change the size and shape of their noses do so after many years of unhappiness. Even though your feelings may be strong, learning more about rhinoplasty before making decisions is crucial.<\/p>\n

As part of her commitment to\u00a0patient education<\/a>,\u00a0Dr. Susan Tan, MD<\/a>, the founder and medical director of\u00a0Hawaii Plastic Surgery in Honolulu<\/a>, is pleased to offer the thoughts and perspective below. If you\u2019re contemplating nose surgery, reading and considering her advice on several related topics is helpful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Advice and Information from Dr. Tan<\/h3>\n
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  1. Be specific and clear about what you want to change.<\/strong>\u00a0The ideal nose is in the eye of the beholder.\u00a0Plastic surgeons<\/a>\u00a0can reshape the nose to suit your appearance preferences, but your goals need to be clearly discussed, understood, and agreed on in advance.<\/li>\n
  2. Be prepared for the recovery.<\/strong>\u00a0It can take up to a year to see the final and complete results. Any significant swelling will subside, and considerable improvement will be visible. However, some swelling may occur on and off for six to twelve months. Additional subtle improvements will occur even beyond one year, depending on your body and the extent of your procedure.<\/li>\n
  3. Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty are not the same.<\/strong>\u00a0Some patients who have difficulty breathing may require surgery to correct a deviated septum \u2013 an operation called\u00a0septoplasty<\/a>. The technique is different from\u00a0cosmetic nose surgery<\/a>\u00a0(rhinoplasty). However, some people have breathing issues and cosmetic concerns. For them, finding a\u00a0double board-certified facial plastic surgeon<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0otolaryngologist<\/a>\u00a0who can improve nasal function and appearance simultaneously is best.<\/li>\n
  4. When fully healed, the nose should appear natural.<\/strong>\u00a0When\u00a0surgical rhinoplasty<\/a>\u00a0is done well, no one will be able to tell. It should enhance the appearance naturally and make changes that allow the nose to blend in with the rest of the face.<\/li>\n
  5. The prognosis is excellent.<\/strong>\u00a0In the right hands, nose surgery has a high success rate and excellent patient satisfaction levels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    How Can Rhinoplasty Improve the Nose?<\/h2>\n

    The nose is the most prominent facial feature in the opinion of many, and for anyone unhappy with theirs, it has a significant effect. Therefore, nose surgery addresses many aspects of size and shape. It\u2019s also crucial to be done holistically with the face so that the improved nose complements the face.<\/p>\n