The field of medicine has come a long way from focusing on life-saving operations, correcting birth defects or treating injuries. Science has expanded the realm of possibilities to include the field of cosmetic surgery which offers the promise of undoing physical imperfections and enhancing natural beauty. Therefore the promise lies in making the ideals of beauty into a reality and thereby improves self-confidence.
One of the more common plastic surgery procedures out in the market is rhinoplasty, which is more commonly referred to as ‘getting a nose job’ or simply nose surgery. Of course, this type of surgery can also be used to remedy breathing problems. However, this is more frequently availed to augment the shape of the nose to meet the aesthetic goals of an individual – that is to improve one’s appearance and thereby improve self-confidence and self-esteem.
This procedure is similar to sculpting in the sense that in order to have the desired nose shape, the skin is expertly separated from the bone and cartilage through two methods. The first comprises the cut made inside the nostrils and the other is done across the vertical narrow...