It is an unfortunate issue for many people to be unsatisfied with the appearance of their nose. Considering the prominence of your nose, this dissatisfaction can lead to a number of self-esteem and confidence issues. For individuals that are wanting to change the shape and appearance of their nose, rhinoplasty surgery may be the best option.

1. Understand The Importance Of Getting Multiple Consultations

Prior to deciding to undergo a rhinoplasty procedure, you may find it beneficial to undergo several consultations with different surgeons. There can be some disagreement among professionals about the best strategy for performing these procedures on patients. By receiving multiple consultations, these professionals will be able to closely evaluate your unique situation so that they can recommend an appropriate strategy. 

In many instances, these consultations will incorporate computer imagery to help you visualize what the doctor is explaining. By receiving several of these consultations, you can be better able to decide on the surgeon that is the most attuned to your particular desires and sensitivities for this procedure.

2. Be Prepared To Go Without Glasses During Your Recovery

If you wear glasses, it is important to be prepared to go without them for several weeks following the surgery. During this part of the recovery process, the pressure from the glasses can be enough to cause indentation to form in the bridge of the nose. These indentions can become rather noticeable, and they are difficult to correct without undergoing surgery. If you are unable to see without your glasses, you may want to switch to contacts for this part of the process.

3. Always Attend Follow-Up Visits

The recovery for a rhinoplasty procedure can be somewhat lengthy as the tissue in the nose will need time to regenerate and adjust to the changes. Over the course of your recovery, you will need to undergo a series of evaluations with your surgeon. In addition to helping the surgeon to identify potential infections or other complications, the surgeon will be able to ensure that the nose is healing in a way that will provide the correct results.

In instances where it is found that the nose has become misaligned or is experiencing other unforeseen issues, the surgeon may be able to correct this by manually manipulating the nose. This can be rather uncomfortable for patients, and a local anesthetic will likely be administered to lessen this discomfort. Failing to undergo these follow up visits can prevent these issues from being corrected, which can drastically lower the quality of your results.