Nose Reduction
Nose Reduction Isn’t for Liars
Getting a nose reduction certainly doesn’t mean you have told a lie, but it will still cost you something. A nose reduction is another procedure that falls under the label of rhinoplasty. A nose reduction is also called more commonly, a “nose job”. Some women can be very self-conscious about the size and shape of their nose so it makes perfect sense that they want to find an easy way to get rid of it.
The first step in getting a nose reduction, is finding a good plastic surgeon that you trust. It’s always best to look for a plastic surgeon that specializes in the surgery you are looking for, and to look at photos of previous surgeries he or she has done. Customer testimonials are good to look for, and if you can’t find them beware. It is also a good idea to look for patient reviews as they are a tell tale sign of the quality and care of the work that was done. Anyone who is getting a nose reduction is having it because they feel they need a cosmetic change, or that they are being ridiculed because of the appearance of their nose. When doing a procedure that will essentially affect your confidence level in your looks, then it‘s important to feel confident about the surgeon you are working with.
The second thing you will want to know is how much the procedure is going to cost you. Some insurance will cover a procedure if they feel that it was done because it was necessary even though it’s labeled as a cosmetic surgery. For instance, a thyroid surgery scar can become tight and limit the movement of the neck. This type of scar is what is called a keloid scar, and when it becomes tight and pulls the skin it becomes very limiting for the patient. In this case, a procedure can be done called a “scar revision”. Although this procedure is termed “cosmetic”, it is covered by insurance because the doctor has noted that it is limiting the movement of the patient when turning the head, or even chewing.
If the procedure isn’t covered by your insurance, then you will need to come up with a plan to pay for it. Saving money for this procedure may take some time, and therefore requires proper planning and financial discipline. Putting aside money for this might be hard unless you have a separate account for it. So, if it’s something you are serious about, then open a small savings account and start putting money into it.
Also, when getting a nose reduction, consider how long you would need to take off from work. This can be a huge problem if you are in a new job or if you only get a week’s worth of vacation it may not be something you want to do until you can acquire more time off. Taking long periods of paid time off can end up affecting you emotionally when you are not able to pay your bills, so this can pose another problem that was bigger than your nose. Be sure to ask your surgeon up front how long they feel you will need to be off of work.
There are risks to the nose reduction surgery just as there are with any other surgical procedure so be sure to talk with your plastic surgeon about this before you have it done. Nose reduction poses a risk of infection and nose bleeds because of the nature of the surgery. One tiny risk that typically doesn’t occur with a nose reduction is scarring. There really isn’t any way to see a noticeable scar with rhinoplasty, but when a procedure is done to fix flared nostrils then it may be noticeable.
The physical affects are typical with any surgery such as initial bruising, maybe a little bleeding at the site, but most of that should be stopped by the time the procedure is over. With rhinoplasty, the affected area may show broken blood vessels. This is will show up when you see yourself in the mirror, but don’t be alarmed, broken blood vessels are very common with a nose reduction.