In actuality, there are various forms of rhinoplasty surgery for patients with different needs. If the surgery is done for merely cosmetic reasons, patients may opt for a non-surgical nose job. The second type of rhinoplasty is surgical cosmetic rhinoplasty, for both cosmetic and medical purposes. Finally, the last type of rhinoplasty is reconstructive rhinoplasty which is different from surgical cosmetic rhinoplasty because it is more than just cosmetic and the main goal of it is to provide instant relief for those who suffer from obstructed breathing caused by abnormalities in the anatomy of the nose.

A non-surgical nose job is a procedure where an injection is used to smooth the contours of your nose. It can provide fast results without any surgical interference at all. Its obvious advantages over other nose job options include very little pain, lower cost, fast recovery and lower risks compared to surgical procedures. It can cost about ten times less than the traditional rhinoplasty procedure. The injection will require corrective injections every two years, but still it is cheaper than surgery and much less risky.

Traditional rhinoplasty corrects the shape and size of the patient’s nose. Those who need to reduce the size of their nose will have to undergo traditional rhinoplasty surgery.

Reconstructive rhinoplasty is for those patients who suffer from a physical injury and need to realign the tissue in their nose. Sometimes an abnormal growth in cartilage or other tissue may also result in a breathing problem. Since it is not a cosmetic procedure, in most cases it is covered by health insurance.

Reconstructive rhinoplasty is a very delicate and invasive procedure. During the post surgical recovery, there is a risk of damaging the nose or other problems arising which may require revision rhinoplasty to make minor corrections. To learn more schedule a consultation with your Los Angeles rhinoplasty surgeon.