When you come to American Surgical Arts in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, you’ll meet with Dr. Sean Bidic or Dr. Vinay Gundlapalli, both board-certified plastic surgeons. They take a collaborative approach to rhinoplasty, making space for your concerns and offering expert guidance.
Before deciding what’s right for you, it can be helpful to consider the most common goals patients bring into consultation.
Cosmetic Reasons
A lot of patients come in feeling self-conscious about how their nose looks in photos or in profile. Common concerns include a bump on the bridge, a drooping tip, or a nose that feels too wide or out of balance with the rest of the face. Some people simply don’t like the nose they were born with, and that’s reason enough.
Cosmetic rhinoplasty can help balance out your facial features, and many people say they feel more confident in social and professional settings afterward.
Functional Reasons
Rhinoplasty isn’t always about appearance. Many people struggle with breathing issues caused by a deviated septum, past injury, or structural problems in the nasal passages.
In these cases, surgery can help open the airway and improve airflow through the nose. Sometimes this is done alongside cosmetic changes, and sometimes it’s done purely for function.
If you’re having breathing problems or frequent sinus issues, your surgeon can help determine whether functional rhinoplasty or septoplasty might help.
Personal and Emotional Reasons
For others, the motivation goes deeper. Maybe they’ve disliked their nose since adolescence, or maybe past trauma or teasing made the issue feel more sensitive.
Some patients decide to have rhinoplasty as part of a larger effort to feel better in their bodies or more at ease in front of a camera. Whatever the reason, wanting to feel more confident is perfectly valid.
A Consultation Is a Good Place to Start
There’s value in simply understanding your options. If you’re thinking about rhinoplasty, the team at American Surgical Arts will meet you with knowledge and professionalism.
Call our Mullica Hill office at 856-362-8898 to schedule your consultation.