Northwest Plastic Surgery Associates

Rhinoplasty-Nose Job-Missoula, MT

Jun 16, 2010 @ 01:21 AM — by Stephen Hardy M.D.
Tagged with: Rhinoplasty

What is Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)?

Rhinoplasty is a type of cosmetic surgery that is performed in order to reshape the nose. Although rhinoplasty is most often sought for cosmetic reasons, it can also help correct structural defects that may cause breathing problems.

Rhinoplasty Candidates

Nose reshaping candidates should be at least in their mid teens — 14 to 15 for girls, and slightly older for boys. At these ages, the nasal bone has matured and the shape of the nose has stabilized. All rhinoplasty patients should have realistic expectations for their surgery. It is helpful for the surgeon to know, prior to surgery, what the patient hopes to look like after rhinoplasty, but it is important that those expectations be aligned with what is surgically possible. Before the rhinoplasty surgery, you'll have a chance to discuss your personal goals in detail with your rhinoplasty surgeon.

 

Plastic Surgeon Stephen P. Hardy, M.D

Plastic Surgery Associates, PLLC

Serving - Missoula, Butte, Helena, MontanNorthwest

2802 Great Northern Loop
Missoula, MT 59808
tel. (406) 728-3811