The most dangerous part of any myth is how easily it can be disguised as a fact.
If enough people repeat something false to you, or you read it somewhere on the internet, it’s easy for you to mistake it for the truth.
So, you go on believing something, even though it may be completely untrue.
This phenomenon is particularly prevalent in the world of plastic surgery and nose job procedures (rhinoplasty).
For example, if you have heard any of the following myths about nose jobs, they may have kept you from seriously considering one for yourself.
However, today, we will set the record straight.
1. They are Just for Celebrities
Yes, movie stars and models will frequently get plastic surgery to combat the effects of aging and to ensure they’re always looking their best.
However, that doesn’t mean that they are the only ones who can afford it.
Rhinoplasty is actually surprisingly affordable and many surgeons will offer financing options to make the procedure even more attainable.
2. They are Just For Aesthetics
Can rhinoplasty help you reshape your nose to help you get the look you have always wanted?
Absolutely. Is that the only reason to get one? Absolutely not.
There are countless people that have had rhinoplasty because of nasal issues that are impacting the quality of their lives.
People struggling with chronic allergies, sleep problems or sports injuries will frequently get rhinoplasty to open up the airways in their nose, and breathe easier again.
3. They are Painful
This myth may stem from the way that people are portrayed on the big screen following a character’s nose job.
They often have two black eyes and they’re wrapped in gauze and bandages.
At the same time, your nose is sensitive. Anyone who has ever been hit in the nose can tell you what a uniquely eye-watering feeling this can be.
However, don’t be fooled by this. Rhinoplasty is not painful!
The procedure itself is painless and performed under anesthesia or sedation. Patients don’t feel a thing.
After the surgery, yes, there will be some bruising and swelling around the eyes.
But it looks considerably worse than it feels. Any discomfort that patients feel post-op will be very easily managed with prescription pain medication.
4. You Can Have Any Nose You Want
No, you cannot simply walk into a plastic surgeon’s office with a copy of People Magazine and say, “There. This is what I want. I want Emma Watson’s nose.”
That’s not how it works.
Your surgeon will meet with you and carefully go over all of your goals, while showing you what is possible, given your current bone structure.
You can talk about what you like about so-and-so’s nose and your surgeon can show you how he can apply those elements to your own face.
But you can’t simply “choose any nose.”
Of course, these are just 4 of the many myths.
However, it’s safe to say that the perceived purpose of a nose surgery are what keep most people from pursuing the look they’ve always wanted.
Don’t let these myths stand in your way!
Talk to a plastic surgeon to find out what’s possible!