San Diego rhinoplasty is a fairly common procedure, surgically reshaping the nose for either aesthetic, reconstructive, or functional purposes, or all three. Good candidates for rhinoplasty, or nose surgery, are those who are unhappy with the appearance, proportion, or certain features of their nose in relation to the face. Many people look to San Diego and La Jolla rhinoplasty in order change their nose’s appearance and thus enhance the overall appearance of their face. Common qualities of an “unattractive” nose include a large “hump” or a bulbous tip. Rhinoplasty can remove a hump and narrow and reform the tip and overall shape of the nose. Even the slightest changes to the nose can drastically affect the appearance of the face.

Many people also look to rhinoplasty to correct certain functional problems with their nose. A deviated septum and other breathing problems are often fixed with rhinoplasty in San Diego. Also, patients who had undergone rhinoplasty decades ago, prior to the surgical technologies available today, have suffered from weakening in the structure of the nose, leading to breathing problems and changes in appearance. This has lead to a surgical procedure called revision rhinoplasty. San Diego revision rhinoplasty surgeons use today’s technology in order to correct the flaws in outdated procedures, strengthening the nose’s structure and appearance from the inside out.

Talk to your San Diego cosmetic surgeon about whether you are a good candidate for rhinoplasty surgery. It is important to choose a plastic surgeon who will be able to speak to you on the many facets of the procedure, as well as its risks and side effects. Your surgeon should be able to advise you on the type of nose that will enhance your facial features, as well as give you the nose that you will be happy with. Ask to see before and after photos of the surgeon’s work, and don’t be afraid to discuss his or her medical background and experience. In the end, your expectations and your happiness is what matters, but you should always be able to get input from the professionals.