Male Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
"Hi, I’m Earl Scheib and I can paint that nose for $39.95." "It must be wonderful to wake up in the morning and smell the coffee... in Brazil." "Pardon me, sir. Some of the ladies have asked if you wouldn’t mind putting that thing away." "I’d hate to see the grindstone." Seriously, those are just a few of the big nose jokes from the Steve Martin comedy, Roxanne. If you have a large nose, you’ve probably heard a few more, and you probably didn’t see the humor in any of them. Well, here’s some good news...
Male rhinoplasty can help.
In fact, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 74,090 male nose surgery procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2007. And there’s even more good news, because the popular facial sculpting plastic surgery procedure isn’t just for men with large noses, but also for those whose noses are:
- Crooked
- Small
- Wide
- Long
- Bulbous
- Imperfect due to an injury or a birth defect
Nose surgery can be traced back thousands of years to Sushruta, a physician regarded by many as, the father of plastic surgery. Today, your plastic surgeon can mold your nose to its desired size and shape by removing and/or rearranging bone and cartilage. The result is a natural looking nose that blends nicely with your other facial features. And there’s even an added benefit in that if you have a deviated septum, nose surgery can possibly help improve both your breathing and your sense of smell.
Okay, so what’s male rhinoplasty cost, you’re probably asking yourself. Good question. The table below has the answer, along with a lot more important information for men considering a nose job.
The Guy's Guide to Plastic Surgery for Men
Rhinoplasty for Men |
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| a.k.a.: | Nose surgery, nose job, nasal surgery, nose reshaping |
| Types of Rhinoplasty for Men: | Open: incisions are made outside, under the nose
Closed: ncisions are made inside the nostrils |
| The Numbers: | 74,090 male rhinoplasty procedures performed in the United States in 2007 (Source: ASPS) |
| Objective: | To improve the size and/or shape of your nose |
| Benefits: | A better proportioned nose that better complements your other facial features |
| Anesthesia: | General, or possibly local with sedation |
| Duration of Procedure: | 1 to 3 hours |
| In/Outpatient: | Outpatient |
| Recovery: | Most men return to normal activities after about 1 week, although it can take up to 1 year to realize the full benefits |
| Complementary Procedure: | Chin Augmentation |
| Rhinoplasty Cost: | $3,841 (Source: ASPS. National average, 2006. Physician fee only.) |
Although an elective procedure, male rhinoplasty, like a Facelift, is still surgery, so risk is obviously inherent to the procedure. With that said, you can minimize potential risks by following to the letter your doctor’s pre- and post-operative instructions. Also, as nose surgery requires a great deal of artistry, be sure to view before and after photos of other male nose surgery procedures your surgeon’s performed.
You don’t have to be self-conscious about your face’s most conspicuous feature. If you get nervous looking people in the eye because you’re afraid you might catch them glancing at your nose, don’t. If you live life with your head down or your hands in front of your face, don’t. Male nose surgery can improve the size and/or shape of your nose, bringing harmony not only to your face, but also maybe even into your life. And that’s no joke.
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