Rhinoplasty Surgeons Toronto Need to be Tactful but Honest Too

I think that out of all the features on the face the nose is the one which has led to more jokes and teasing than any other. This teasing often starts in the playground and can seriously damage the self-esteem of a child until he or she is made to feel that they have no choice but to have rhinoplasty surgery as soon as they are able to. This is often a sad thing as sometimes the child is just that, a child and has not yet realised that their appearance is not the be all and end all of everything.

Rhinoplasty surgery Toronto, and other places, is widespread among 13-19 year-old patients, simply because the nose you were born with is the nose you will have for life. While other parts of the body can change given time or lifestyle habits, the shape and structure of your nose changes the least. The skin does thicken and the cartilage can lose its support, but for the most part, the defining features remain constant throughout life. Adolescents who are approaching adulthood oftentimes turn to rhinoplasty before and after being teased to get a new start or a fresh look as they embark on milestones such as high school graduation or the start of college. 

Rhinoplasty surgeons Toronto, or wherever, have a responsibility to be tactful when they meet a client for the first time but they also need to be honest and tell them the risks as well the realistic expectations they should aim for. Rhinoplasty Toronto, and everywhere else in the world is a plastic surgery procedure for correcting and reconstructing the form, restoring the functions, and aesthetically enhancing the nose, by resolving nasal trauma (blunt, penetrating, blast), congenital defect, respiratory impediment, and a failed primary rhinoplasty.

Preparing for rhinoplasty surgery

Your surgeon will explain how to prepare for your operation. For example, if you smoke you may be asked to stop, as smoking increases your risk of getting a chest and wound infection, which can slow your recovery. Don’t have the operation if you have a cough, cold or sore throat because this can increase your risk of infection and bruising – reschedule it for after you have recovered. If you have any concerns, contact your surgeon for advice.

The operation is usually done under general anaesthesia. This means you will be asleep during the operation. Sometimes you may need to stay in hospital for a night or two. You will be asked to follow fasting instructions. This means not eating or drinking, typically for about six hours before the operation. However, it’s important to follow your anaesthetist’s advice as some may allow sips of water up to two hours before the operation.

Your rhinoplasty surgeons team will discuss with you what will happen before, during and after your procedure, and any pain you might have. At your consultation, your surgeon will examine your nose and measure its shape and size and take photographs before and after to compare the results of the surgery.