Health & Beauty Benefits of a Nose Job

When you think about plastic surgery, what comes to mind? It is probably procedures such as liposuction that are primarily performed for cosmetic and beauty reasons. But did you know that several plastic surgery procedures are more popular for their health benefits than for personal reasons? Rhinoplasty is the perfect example because it is a cosmetic procedure to improve the appearance of the nose, yet it also improves many other aspects of the nose as well.

Repair a Break

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Unfortunately, accidents happen, and with accidents comes injuries. A common injury among car accident victims is a broken nose, which is very painful. But sometimes it goes beyond pain and surgery is needed to repair the damage. If a nose is broken in multiple places, or if there is damage to the interior of the nose, rhinoplasty may be necessary to repair the injuries. If you choose, you can have cosmetic issues fixed at the same time, making this procedure beneficial to your health and your beauty.

Deviated Septum

Many people are born with a deviated septum, which is where the bone and/or cartilage are off- center inside of the nose. In some instances, this is minor and a person would never know. But in other cases, it is more severe and causes significant breathing and sinus issues. The way to correct this is to have rhinoplasty and straighten out the airways. When straightening out the inside, you automatically straighten the exterior, which changes the look of the nose — again benefits of both health and beauty are found with having a rhinoplasty.

Birth Defect

Occasionally, someone is born with a birth defect to their nose, such as a low nasal bridge. Although you may think it is no big deal and that it just adds character to that person’s face, the defect may cause more health issues than you realize. This person may have closed off sinus passages or blocked airways, making it hard to breathe. There is an array of medical problems that arise from irregular noses. These individuals can get double the benefit from having a rhinoplasty to rectify their medical issues while ridding their noses of the unsightly flaws that they see every day.

Mental Health

Everyone sees flaws in themselves even when no one else notices. These flaws can be so minor to the person seeing them, but to the individual who lives with them, they are overwhelming every day – and sometimes every minute of every day. The negative thoughts and feelings of inadequacy create low self-esteem and are often debilitating. For someone who feels like their nose is way too big, crooked, or so unattractive that others stare, it can impact their mental health on a regular basis. Rhinoplasty can change their lives. It can remove the flaws that they see and release them from the mental torture they bear daily.

As you can see, plastic surgery isn’t just for those obsessed with how they look. Rhinoplasty is just one of many surgeries that has the potential to restore both health and beauty.