Rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping, is becoming one of the most popular plastic surgery in Europe. By changing the shape of the nose, you significantly change your whole face. Rhinoplasty usually performs plastic surgeon; However, if the main objective is not to change the shape of the nose, but, for example, the elimination of problems with the respiratory tract, the operation can make the surgeon, whose specialization is not just cosmetic surgery.

There are many reasons why patients decide to do rhinoplasty - from aesthetic preferences to medical indications. Regardless of the cause and degree of difficulty of the surgery, you need to make sure that the operation would be done by a professional and in a good clinic. It is therefore necessary to check the presence of a doctor licensed to provide the service. A good specialist will show you pictures of their past work (before and after) and tell you the details of the operation, including - about the possible complications. If the doctor says that everything will go perfectly smoothly, it should alert you - no one professional can not guarantee the absence of problems previously associated with rhinoplasty.

Open rhinoplasty: interested

In principle, any person who for some reason wants to change the shape of your nose, rhinoplasty can do. (Some countries have restrictions on age, but that's another topic).

With rare exceptions, usually caused by medical reasons, the doctor can not refuse to do a rhinoplasty patient.

It may seem surprising, but many patients and physicians prefer the open rhinoplasty, though connected with it more risk than with a closed rhinoplasty. The fact that the open operation provides a greater freedom of action for the specialist, and thus perhaps more significant changes than at the closed rhinoplasty.

Risks and complications

Since this is a surgical procedure associated with it certain risks, of which the patient must know in advance. The most common complications such open rhinoplasty as hematoma, penetration of infection into the wound, scarring, a negative reaction to general anesthesia, in severe cases - pulmonary embolism Pulmonary embolism - a dangerous violation .

These risks are typical for almost all surgical operations. Other complications that are specific to open rhinoplasty include scarring, skin diseases Skin diseases - what to do when violated the basic functions of the skin , Permanent dark circles under the eyes and other problems. However, it should be remembered that these complications are extremely rare, and in most cases, open rhinoplasty is held without any special problems.

The procedure and recovery

With open rhinoplasty incision is made inside the nostrils, as well as in the area of ​​the nasal septum. Due to the large number of incisions, surgeons are able to change the shape of the nose as much as possible, to bring it closer to the one that wants to see the patient. The recovery period usually takes from four to eight weeks, after which you can easily show your nose around. Most patients who undergo rhinoplasty, are pleased with the results.

Closed Rhinoplasty

Daring to any open surgery to change his appearance, it is necessary to take into account the fact that after it you will remain more or less visible scars. To avoid this, you can opt for a closed rhinoplasty. Scars remaining after it on the outside of the nose, minimal or absent.

During the operation, which is called the closed rhinoplasty, the surgeon will perform the necessary manipulations through the nostrils. Using this technique can significantly change the shape of the nose, but its scope is limited. For the most significant change is necessary open rhinoplasty.

Possible complications include closed rhinoplasty infection, bleeding, loss or impairment of the sense of smell, abnormal changes in the shape of the nose and damage to the nasal septum. Other side effects of surgery: swelling, pain in the nose, numbness, shortness of breath, and so on. These complications are most frequently observed in patients who did not fully follow the rules of the recovery period.

Recovery closed rhinoplasty usually takes two to three weeks.

Plastic surgery in the United States is developing since the beginning of the XIX century. A breakthrough in this area began in the sixties of the XX century. In the United States began to appear more than plastic surgery, one of them even received the Nobel Prize. At the same time there have been some discoveries that contributed to the development of plastic surgery. Thus it was invented silicone and has been applied to plastic surgery. In 1962 he created the first silicone breast implant. In the next few years, implants have been developed from silicone for all possible body parts.

History and the Present

In the eighties, plastic surgery has become popular, a large number of information on the topic. Thanks to the economic growth of plastic surgery became available to more Americans.

Growth continued in the nineties, despite the fact that, due to health care reform have been canceled insurance compensation for reconstructive surgery. Because of this, more surgeons become engaged exclusively cosmetic surgery Cosmetic surgery: radical transformation . Despite the scandals and controversy over breast implants, the popularity of cosmetic surgery has not decreased.

The two thousandth the popularity of plastic surgery has continued to grow, thanks to progress in both medicine and the spread of the Internet, and hence more active dissemination of information about the possibilities of plastics.

The latest trend in cosmetic surgery - minimally invasive procedure to reduce the visible signs of aging. The most popular treatments are injections, such as Botox or wrinkle fillers. Last year in the United States is more than 1, 4 million. Botox injections, and their number continues to grow.

Even among plastic surgeons themselves are disputes about whether the ethical telecast showing the operation almost live. While the debate continues, of course, such programs encourage people interested in plastic surgery. Moreover, nowadays consumers are well informed about the possible risks and benefits of operations

The five most popular cosmetic surgery in the US

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons published statistics operations in the US in 2010. The most popular cosmetic surgical procedures were the following:

• Breast Augmentation

During the year it was carried out 296,000 breast augmentation surgeries Breast augmentation plastic surgery breast health perspective Compared to the previous year their number has increased by 2%. Breast augmentation surgery involves changing the size and shape of the breast Forms of Breast importantly - immutability   using implants or own adipose tissue.

• Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)

252,000 operations to change the shape of the nose was carried out during the year (an increase over the previous year amounted to 1%). Rhinoplasty involves surgical reshaping of the nose.

• Operations on the eyelids (blepharoplasty)

209,000 operations blepharoplasty (also known as Eyelid) were held in 2010 (annual growth - 3%). Blepharoplasty - surgical reshaping century, including the removal of excess skin and bags under the eyes.

• Liposuction

203,000 liposuction procedures were committed in 2010 (previous year - 2% less). Liposuction involves procedures to remove excess fat to create more beautiful and clear konutrov body.

• Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)

116,000 abdominoplasty operations carried out for the year, compared with the previous year growth of 1%. Abdominoplasty involves removing excess skin and fat from the abdomen with the seal of the abdominal muscles if necessary.

Average prices

Here are the average prices for the most common surgery in the United States. Price in different states differ slightly, the only exception is New York, where prices can be a half times higher.

Shows the cost of the operation, including the work of the surgeon, anesthesia, use of the operating room, the cost of the implants. Often in reference materials indicate only the price of the surgeon's work, which is only 60-80% of the total cost.

• Botox $ 200-400 per area
• Laser hair removal is $ 300-800
• Collagen injections $ 500-1500
• Dermabrasion $ 2000-4000
• Breast Augmentation (with silicone implants) $ 6000-8000
• Facelift $ 7000-9000
• Blepharoplasty $ 4000-5500
• Lip $ 2500-4000
• Rhinoplasty $ 5000-6000
• Liposuction (one area) $ 2500-4500
• Abdominoplasty $ 6000-8000