June marks the time of graduation for many students. And, rhinoplatsy among teenagers has become almost a rite of passage.
That’s why you may be surprised to learn that rhinoplasty isn’t the most common surgery in people under 18 years of age.
Read about the latest trends in teen elective plastic surgery.
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After decades of being the source of jokes, the Jewish nose has
suddenly become desirable!
Surprisingly, rhinoplasty or nose job surgery among Jewish teenage girls is in decline. Stars like Barbara Streisand and “Glee” star Lea Michele may be responsible for changing the way Jewish teens view their profiles.
This is not the case with rhinoplasty in other ethnic groups. There has been a rise in Asian, African-American and Hispanic rhinoplasties.
If you are considering this plastic surgery procedure, trust your face (and nose) to a facial plastic surgeon like Dr. Yagoda.
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ASK DOCTOR YAGODAQuestion: I’m Asian and my nose is spread wide on my face and it is short. Can a rhinoplasty reshape my nose slightly without making me look American?
Answer: I am strongly committed to preserving and enhancing one’s identity, while maintaining ethnicity. Nostrils can be made smaller with an alar base reduction and the nose can be subtly made more prominent with an implant.
ASK DR. YAGODAQuestion: How drastically will a rhinoplasty procedure change my look? I’m a 38-year-old man and I just got promoted to Vice President. I don’t want people to notice but I’d like to finally make a change.
Answer: I suggest subtle refinements for anyone older than 28 who is contemplating rhinoplasty! It’s hard to imagine how attached you really are to your nose until you see the first signs of change after you have plastic surgery. For that reason, I will address options that address your concerns, minimize distracting features, enhance positive ones and maintain your ethnicity when you visit my New York City office.
ASK DR. YAGODAQuestion: I’m a 35-year-old Black female with a history of bad scars. Will I still be a candidate for rhinoplasty or nose job surgery?
Answer: Yes. The good news is that the face usually heals better than any other location! In addition, many cosmetic rhinoplasty procedures can be performed by a plastic surgeon with no external scar at all. Lastly, many new techniques can be used to reduce the likelihood of scar formation after surgery. Bottom line? You should be fine!
For more information about a rhinoplasty, nose job, scarless rhinoplasty procedures for natural results, or open vs closed rhinoplasty procedures, contact Dr. Yagoda at her New York City office at 212-434-1210.
ASK DR. YAGODAQuestion: Can a rhinoplasty or nose job surgery make my nose look like the model’s nose in this magazine ad?
Answer: That depends on how many similarities you have with the model you have selected. Each feature on your face indirectly impacts the other structures. For example, if you desire a cosmetic procedure that will reduce a large bump on the nose, that may transform eyes that looked close together and make them appear more normally spaced. In fact, the eyes haven’t changed position at all. If you have similar facial structures, and your skin is similar, results may be imitated by a skilled plastic surgeon. It is not possible to look exactly the same, but there may be a resemblance.
ASK DR. YAGODAQuestion: Can rhinoplasty or a nose job surgery remove a bump on my nose without drastically changing my appearance? I’m 28 and I don’t want people to notice.
Answer: Absolutely! As a facial plastic surgeon, finesse rhinoplasty is something I am typically asked to do. Most people want a natural result—and a cosmetic surgery that minimizes a detracting detail without revamping the entire nose.
ASK DOCTOR YAGODAQuestion: The tip of my nose slants downwards. I’m a 55-year-old male, can a rhinoplasty or nose job surgery lift it or will it just keep growing down regardless?
Answer: Without photos or an examination, it is impossible to determine the cause of the tip droop. Sometimes it can be the result of a high septum and a dorsal bump. Other times, it can be the result of overactive muscles found between the upper lip and nose. Once the proper diagnosis is made, plastic surgery can definitively correct the problem.
ASK DOCTOR YAGODAQuestion: How long does the surgery for a rhinoplasty or nose job take? I’m a 45-year-old male living in Long Island and I’d rather not take off of work if I do not need to.
Answer: Depending on the complexity of the rhinoplasty procedure or nose job, and whether there is a functional component to the plastic surgery, the operating time itself can range from just under an hour to close to three hours. All patients go home the very same day. I usually recommend that patients take a week off from work to recover. Some patients return to work after five days but this is more the exception, rather than the rule. It takes about five days for the anesthesia to leave your system after the cosmetic surgery procedure. During that time, you may be more tired than usual. Your body clock and sleep cycle may be off. Your appetite may be decreased, just when you need the increased calories for rapid recovery. To play it safe, I recommend at least one week off from work.
