10 Things To Do While Recovering From A Rhinoplasty

Recovering from plastic surgery isn’t easy. It’s a long (and often painful) process, and how long your recovery takes depends on what type of procedure you had done. A Rhinoplasty, or nose job, usually takes about 2-3 weeks to fully recover from. Yep, you read that right. Almost three weeks. It can be a little bit different for everyone, but that’s the general timeline, and yes. That’s a crazy amount of time.

You might find yourself wondering what you could possibly do to fill three weeks’ worth of time. You might even be viewing the time off as an inconvenience…don’t. Your rhinoplasty recovery could be the best thing that’s ever happened to you! Think about it. Two to three weeks to do whatever you want. Still struggling to figure out how you’ll fill your time? We’ve got a few suggestions. Here are 10 things you could do while recovering from your rhinoplasty:

1.     Have a harry Potter Marathon.

2.     Paint your nails, and check out essie.com for the latest trends.

3.     Read a good book, or three!

4.     Try cooking something new; get Chrissy Teigen’s “Cravings” here.

5.     Catch up on Greys Anatomy…all 12 seasons...

6.     Fall in love with a vampire on Vampire Diaries.

7.     Call a friend that you miss, just to say hello.

8.     Organize your closet; who doesn’t love color coordination?

9.     Paint a picture; check out Pinterest.com for great tutorials.

10.  Get an adult coloring book from Marshalls.

Doesn’t sound so bad after all, right? Recovery can take a while, but there’s no reason why you shouldn’t try to make the process fun! That being said, make sure that you’re following your doctor’s not-so-fun recovery recommendations as well.

Throughout recovery period it is recommended to avoid dusty, dry places because the nose cannot be blown and this could lead to infection. Take this time inside to get to know your new nose. While swelling may occur it will not be severe, and you will be able to immediately see the effects of the reconstructive surgery. Smiling in the mirror is a great way to avoid feeling self-conscious in the few weeks following the nose job as the tip of the nose may still feel numb.

Following the surgery patients are often anxious about causing harm to the recovery process. While it is recommended to avoid strenuous exercise for two weeks, touching the nose and feeling its new shape will not harm the nose or recovery.

Now sit back, relax and read a book… you have 2-3 weeks recovery time. How are you going to spend it?

If you came across this page researching a rhinoplasty or nose job, check out this blog post to learn about How a Rhinoplasty Works.

Written by: Maren Burns

8 Most Common Cosmetic Surgeries For Women

It’s 2016, and we all know at least one person who has gotten plastic surgery…her name is Kim Kardashian. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell how many surgeries Kim has gotten, and we’ve all struggled trying to figure out exactly what Kim has changed with surgery in the past few years. However, as much as people love to take jabs at Kim and her surgeries, the truth of the matter is that a lot of women like the idea of cosmetic surgery. So, regardless of whether you love or hate your favorite celebrity’s last surgery, it might help to know the 8 most common cosmetic surgeries that other women get, and here’s a list according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons:

8.    Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is a process that removes acne, scars, age marks, and other damages to facial skin. Dermabrasion basically sands the facial skin to remove the topmost layer of skin, and then as the wounds from the sanding heal, the skin appears much softer, cleaner, and healthier than the skin before. According to the reports, 75,639 women underwent this procedure in 2015.

7.    Breast Lift

Breast lifts are usually simple procedures. Women get breast lifts if their boobs become too saggy, uneven, or old-looking, and for many other reasons such as having droopy nipples. Many times breast lifts are accompanied by breast reductions or breast augmentations, but either way, breast lifts are quite common for women. According to the reports, there were 99,614 women who underwent breast lift procedures in 2015.

6.    Facelift

Facelifts are cosmetic surgery procedures that provide women with the chance to bring back some youth in the face by decreasing any facial sag and removing wrinkles. There are many different techniques to facelifts for women who need different levels of help with their faces. According to the reports, 113,748 women got their faces lifted in 2015.

5.    Tummy Tuck

Not happy with your gym results? Don’t panic, flattening your stomach is always much harder than you expect, which is why it’s no surprise that 123,083 women under the tummy tuck procedure in 2015. Tummy tuck surgery removes all of the extra fat and skin around your abdomen while tightening the muscles in that area, providing women with flatter stomachs.

4.    Rhinoplasty

Whether you broke your nose badly, don’t like the way it looks, or can’t breathe properly, women get nose jobs for a wide array of reasons. Rhinoplasty is the surgical procedure that improves the shape, proportion, or functioning ability of the patient’s nose. As many would expect, nose jobs are among the most common plastic surgeries for women as 164,371 women received a nose job in 2015.

3.    Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery, more so than the other surgeries on this list, might come as a surprise. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, can improve the look of your upper and lower eyelids as well as the entire shape of your eye. This procedure can be done to improve vision, give women their desired eye shape, or prevent sagging or excess skin around the eye. According to the reports, 174,028 women underwent eyelid surgery in 2015.

2.    Liposuction

Again, this is 2016, and it’s no secret that America is on average an overweight country, so women are extra conscious about their weight. Liposuction is a suction-assisted surgery that removes fat from different areas all over the body. You can get fat removed from your thighs, stomach, arms, back, and even your neck. Of course, not every patient who underwent liposuction in 2015 was “overweight,” but lipo is still one of the most common cosmetic surgeries for women as 196,395 women underwent liposuction in 2015.

1.    Breast Augmentation

And for the finale, the most common cosmetic surgery for women is the boob job. Breast augmentation is the surgical procedure that increases the size and volume of the patient’s breast, or improves the overall shape. Whether it’s a 50-year-old priss gasping for a sense of worth, or someone like Megan Fox making the modest jump from an A-cup to a C-cup, those are just two of the 279,143 women who received breast augmentations in 2015.

Of course, those aren’t the only cosmetic surgeries for women. Women also get breast reductions, chin augmentations, and arm lifts. And ever since Kim’s youngest sister, Kylie Jenner, has entered the scene, lip augmentations have become increasingly more popular. Now, remember that regardless of whether you have Kylie’s lips, Kim’s face, or neither, it’s important to love yourself and love the way you look. But, it’s also your body, so if you prefer a new nose and it’s a good possibility for you, then go for it! In the end, just make sure that you make your decision for you. 

Written by: Russell McBurnie

How A Rhinoplasty Works

We've all heard about the infamous nose job. It's one of the most common plastic surgery procedures in the United States, among both celebrities and your average Joe. It's very likely that you've considered getting one at some point in your life. After all, while some imperfections are easier to hide, if you're self conscious about your nose you'll have a tricky time trying to hide it from people. It's sort of right there in the middle of your face. 

Most people toy around with the idea of a nose job at some point in their lives, and for many of them it's just out of simple curiosity. For those that are serious about getting the procedure, though, it's important to make sure that you've done your research and fully understand the ins and outs of a rhinoplasty. Cosmetic surgery is still surgery, and getting a nose job isn't a decision that should be made lightly. The more you know about the costs, recovery, and other details about the procedure, the easier it will be for you to make an informed decision about where, when, and how to schedule your rhinoplasty. 

What is a Rhinoplasty

Let's start with the basics. A Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure performed on the nose to increase facial symmetry, and also relieve breathing issues caused by structural defects. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery and their peer-reviewed journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a Rhinoplasty enhances facial harmony and can alter:

• Nose size in relation to facial balance
• Nose width at the bridge or in the side and position of the nostrils
• Nose profile with visible humps or depressions on the bridge
• Nasal tip that is enlarged, bulbous, drooping, upturned, or hooked
• Nostrils that are large, wide, or upturned
• Nasal Symmetry

Procedure

When planning a Rhinoplasty, or nose job, a doctor will first consider the shape of the nose, airways, and nostrils. There are many different ways to perform a nose job and the surgeon will decide which process is best for you based off of the shape of your nose and the desired outcome for the procedure. WebMD describes the process of a nose job as “the surgeon reshaping the inner bone and cartilage of the nose to produce a more pleasing appearance”.

Performing a Rhinoplasty for structural defects and breathing issues requires more consideration of the nasal structure and how it impacts breathing. The American Society of Plastic Surgery claims one the most common cause for breathing impairment is a deviated septum, which can be improved by adjusting the inner workings of the nose.

In simple procedures the surgeon will simply make cuts within the nostrils to reshape the bones,  but more difficult cases call for cuts along the base of the nose as well.

This procedure can be done both on general anesthesia--in which the patient sleeps through the procedure--or local anesthesia, in which the patient is awake but numbed and will be unable to feel any pain.

Recovery

A nose job surgery is not extremely invasive and can usually be performed as an outpatient procedure, meaning the patient is able to leave the same day once released by the doctor.

The recovery process for a Rhinoplasty can vary according to what type of technique was used to perform the surgery, the level of difficulty of the procedure, and also personal healing factors that are different for everyone.

Doctors recommend avoiding social outings/activities for at least two weeks and avoiding strenuous exercise for three to six weeks. During the recovery process it is common for some swelling to occur, but this will slowly fade over the next six weeks until you are left with your desired nose shape.

Payment

Nose reconstruction surgery is among one of the top five most popular plastic surgeries, and is the most popular among teenagers, but these procedures are not cheap. A 2014 study by The American Society of Plastic Surgery found that the average cost for a Rhinoplasty in the U.S. is $4,694.

While this number depends on a variety of things such as doctor experience, difficulty of procedure, and location of the procedure, specific costs for the surgery will usually vary between $2,000 and $14,000…and this is excluding the cost of anesthesia and surgical equipment.

Like many plastic surgery procedures a rhinoplasty is typically considered an elective cosmetic procedure, so it’s unlike that your health insurance will cover a nose job unless being treated for breathing impairment. Many surgeons will offer payment plans to make the procedure easier to pay off over time. 

Written by: Maren Burns