What If I Don’t Like My New Nose?
By Gregory Mantooth | Published on March 12, 2010 | 0 Comments
After years of staring down your reflection in the mirror and scowling at the sight of your oversized nose, you finally did it: You underwent rhinoplasty to minimize the size of your nose and restore your self-esteem. Unfortunately, once you got a chance to glance at your post-surgical reflection, you came to an unsettling realization: Your new nose isn’t what you wanted it to be.
If you’re unhappy with the results of your recent nose job, then try to take a deep breath before you fly off the emotional deep end. Dr. Gregory A. Mantooth is a board certified plastic surgeon at Charlotte, North Carolina’s Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology, and according to him, those who wind up displeased with their cosmetic surgery outcomes do have options for improving their situations.
If your post-rhinoplasty nose isn’t what you had hoped it would be, then the first thing to do is to talk to your surgeon about it. In fact, when it comes to any type of plastic surgery, doctor-patient communication is truly key. After all, the best way to approach the plastic surgery process from the get-go is to ensure that you and your doctor are both on the same page in terms of expectations and potential results. However, if you’re far past that point, then talk to your doctor about why you’re unhappy with your plastic surgery results so that he can work with you to fix the problem at hand. It is often possible for a plastic surgeon to make modifications following a rhinoplasty procedure.
However, before you jump to the conclusion that your new nose is in no way what you wanted, it’s important to give your face time to heal following the procedure. Post-surgical swelling can often mask or alter the true appearance of a newly shaped nose, so before you drive yourself crazy thinking that you’re going to have to repeat the process, wait a few weeks – or, preferably, months – for the swelling to go down. At that point, you’ll be in a better position to judge whether or not your surgeon really needs to take steps to fix his work.
Of course, if you do eventually decide that your nose truly didn’t turn out the way you wanted it to, then you should know that it may take up to a year before your doctor will be able to make any refinements. However, if need be, your doctor can, at that point, adjust the shape of your nose by maneuvering the nasal bone or cartilage.
Dealing with a disappointing plastic surgery outcome can be challenging physically and emotionally. However, before you despair, try to put things in perspective and realize that just as your surgeon managed to transform your nose the first time around, he also can make any necessary adjustments in a second attempt. It may not be the ideal situation, but it’s an option nonetheless.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.
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