Am I a Candidate for Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty, popularly referred to as a “nose job,” refers to the surgical process of reshaping the nose to correct aesthetic or structural issues. Rhinoplasty is often sought by patients who do not like the size or shape of their natural nose. This procedure is also performed to correct certain medical conditions, such as sleep apnea, or to fix damage caused by trauma, such as a broken nose.

Candidates
You may be a good candidate for a nose job if you’ve always felt that your nose was not shaped “just right.” Candidates for rhinoplasty have a range of complaints about their nose shape, including:

• Thick nose
• Thin nose
• Pointy tip
• Upturned tip
• Wide or flared nostrils
• Bridge has a bump
• Asymmetrical nose curves right or left

In addition to these aesthetic concerns, rhinoplasty may also be recommended if you have difficulty breathing through your nose, sleep apnea, or other conditions caused by a deviated septum or other issue with the structure of your nose. If this is the case, health insurance may cover part or all of the procedure.