A lot of patients think that any time is the right time to get a nose job or Rhinoplasty as it is called. You decide to get a nose job, you go to the consultant, you get the nose job, and you walk out a new person; right? Well, there is more to a nose job than that. Most of us do all the research that we need to do before the surgery. We search for the perfect consultant, we read up on the procedure, we find out everything about the recovery time, we figure out the cost, and everything in between. The one thing that most of us skip out on is the timing of the nose job. Knowing when to get a nose job can really affect the outcome and it can help you out in some tight situations. Otherwise, you might get stuck in a scenario that you don’t want any part of. The timing can make all the difference between a nose job that you are just okay with and a nose job that you simply adore. Ask any doctor worth his salt like Dr. William Mooney, and they will tell you the importance of getting the timing just right.
Factoring in All the Variables
Believe it or not, there are a lot of variables that you need to consider before getting a nose job. There is no denying that getting the perfect nose is important to you and you want to get it over with as soon as possible so that you can continue to spend your life with more confidence and a better self-image. You also might be considering a nose job to get rid of any defects or abnormalities that are there. But take a step back, take a deep breath and review all the factors that can potentially affect your nose job before setting up a date. These can include anything from having a busy work schedule to having social engagements that you must attend. You also need to consider the fact that you will have to take some holidays from work and if there are any complications then you might have to extend those holidays.
Once you have reviewed all these variables, you will be in a better position to make the decision. Keep in mind to consult with your plastic surgeon and have a discussion about the proper time. As they have seen all types of plastic surgeries, they can also guide you towards a good time.
How About Right Now?
In today’s age of instant gratification, patients are more than eager to see the results. They want the plastic surgeon to wheel them into the operating room immediately and start working on them. That is why a lot of plastic surgeons see patients who are extremely enthusiastic about setting the date for the nose job. And don’t get us wrong, for some of the patients, right now could be the best time to have the surgery. They are free, they don’t have any important dates coming up, and they have finalized it with their families and work. If that is the case, then, by all means, go for it. Or, in some cases, getting the nose job immediately is the only option as the patients are in discomfort or pain and they want to get rid of it as soon as they possibly can.
These situations could be:
- The patients are suffering from a defect of the nose that is making it impossible or hard to function properly. This can make the case an urgent one and the plastic surgeon might ask you to get the nose job immediately.
- If the patient has some special event that they have to attend in a few months like their wedding, someone else’s wedding, or an important formal or work-related event and they would like to look their best for it.
- The patient could also have suffered an injury like a broken nose, because of an accident, playing contact sports, or any other reason and the shape of the nose has been altered.
- Sometimes you just want the nose job really bad and want to speed ahead at full throttle because you are highly motivated and excited.
When ‘Now’ is not a Good Time
There are patients who can go right now and then there are patients who have to be patient (see what we did there?). One of the main reasons why some plastic surgeons might ask you to wait is that you are not sure of what you want. Maybe you have unrealistic expectations and the doctor wants you to do your research so that you are not disappointed by the result. Remember: a nose job is a nose job, it cannot give you the moon. Even if you are 100 percent sure that it is what you want, there are times when it is wise to take your time instead of moving ahead with the plan.
Some situations where you need to wait a bit before getting the nose job might be:
- There is a very important event that you have to attend and it is coming up fast. You don’t know if you will be ready in time for it. It could be in a few weeks or a few days, but the important thing is to ensure that you get the proper recovery time so that you don’t complicate your situation. Also, it wouldn’t look good if you go to an event with an inflamed nose. This is a good reason to delay the nose job.
- If you got the nose from playing contact sports then you should stop playing it at least until the recovery is done. Most people who come in for nose jobs have broken noses because of the sport that they were playing and they can’t wait to get back into the heat of the game. Maybe you have a tournament that you need to finish before you can take some time off. Whatever the case, you need to make sure that you are not engaging in the same activity that gave you the broken nose in the first place before you can opt for rhinoplasty.
- You cannot wait for the recovery period. If you rush through the recovery period and don’t follow the instructions of your plastic surgeon, you just might complicate your situation. That might mean going in for revision rhinoplasty and another recovery time.
Summing It Up
What it all comes down to is that you need to consider all the things that are going on in your life so that you can set a specific date for your nose job. You have to consider your schedule, your lifestyle, as well as your plastic surgeon’s schedule. So, come up with a good date and go for it.
