When Should Rhinoplasty Not Be Performed?

A rhinoplasty is a surgical operation to change the shape of the nose and / or improve its functionality. It can be performed for medical reasons to correct functional problems or post-traumatic or congenital deformities as well as for cosmetic reasons to change the shape and appearance of the nose. Rhinoplasty is one of the most performed plastic surgeries in the world. People who are considering to have this operation may be wondering about who and what conditions are suitable for having this surgery. Although there are not very strict distinctions on this subject, it is possible to mention some criteria for being suitable for having a rhinoplasty operation.

Almost everyone who wants to have a nose job wants to change the appearance of their noses and have a better appearance. Even many of those who is to have nose surgery for medical reasons such as to correct breathing issues, prefer to improve the appearance of their noses since they will already be having surgery. For this reason, many operations due to medical reasons can also have an aesthetic aspect.

For people with regular anatomies, it is ideal that if they are to have a rhinoplasty operation, it should be after their facial bone structure growth is completed. It is also important that the person who is to have a rhinoplasty operation is in mental and psychological maturity as well as being in physical maturity. Therefore, it is advisable that young people who want to have a nose job should not be too hasty. If a 17-18 year old person feels confident and comfortable with awareness on this matter, it can be advisable for them to have the operation, while a 22-23 year old may not be sufficiently informed on this matter and feel uncertain and worried, it may be advisable for them to wait. In rare cases, for example in cases of congenital deformities in the nose or after severe trauma, reconstructive operations can be performed without waiting for facial maturation.

As the anatomy and the nasal structure of each person are different, the changes that can be created by a rhinoplasty operation and the results to be obtained can be expected to differ. For this reason, almost everyone who has no health problems with a regular anatomy can be a suitable candidate for a rhinoplasty operation, and in order for the results to be natural, in harmony and visually pleasing, the targeted nose shape should not be a prototyped single form, but a tailor-made one for each individual.

Ideally, people who are to have a rhinoplasty surgery are expected to be healthy . If there is any physical health problems that may adversely affect the operation itself or the postoperative period, this should be evaluated and necessary precautions should be taken and interventions should be performed.

The psychological health of the person who is to have a rhinoplasty surgery is as important as their physical health. The patient should have realistic expectations and should fully understand what the operation can provide, along with the risks and what it cannot provide. In pre-operative consultations with their doctor, they should make sure that they understands the process, and should ask the questions they have in mind and not have unrealistic expectations. The aim of the surgery is of course to provide satisfactory results. But when the patient is in an obsessive approach, far from possibilities, if their expectations are not met, they will be affected psychologically. It should be recommended that patients with inappropriate psychological status do not have the surgery until they have a healthier, more stable psychology.

In summary, almost anyone with completed facial bone development who are without any obstacles in terms of physical and psychological health can be a suitable candidate for a rhinoplasty operation.