There is a fine line between cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery, says Billings. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons information web site, cosmetic surgery is performed to reshape normal structures of the body in order to improve the patient s appearance and self-esteem, and is usually not covered by health insurance because it is elective. On the other hand, reconstructive surgery is performed on abnormal structures of the body, caused by congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumors or disease. Even with technology on the rise with surgical procedures, there are still risks to consider. Rhinoplasty designed to smooth out the bumps and reduce excess cartilage on the nose can have high risks depending on the complexity of the procedure.
Some patients experience a lot of bruising around the nose, eyes, and upper cheeks.
The swelling occurs from five to seven days and maybe even longer. My face was discolored and bruised for almost two weeks, but it was worth it, says Lari. Lari says he was lucky that he didn t experience any breathing problems after his surgery. According to ASPS, noses tend to elongate as we enter the middle years of our life and drooping of the tip of the nose can occur in the later years as elasticity disappears from the body. Undergoing rhinoplasty at a young age will not prevent the effects of aging on the nose.