There are actually various forms of rhinoplasty surgery for patients with different needs.
In the purely cosmetic side of things, some patients might benefit from non surgical nose jobs which use injections to smooth the bumps in the nose.
Then there is the surgical rhinoplasty for both cosmetic and medical purposes.
Reconstructive rhinoplasty is different from normal nose jobs because it is more than just cosmetics and can 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 such as BOTOX Cosmetics or Radiesse is used to smooth the contours of your nose.
It can provide very fast results in a minimally invasive treatment without surgery.
Some of the benefits include very little pain, fast recovery, lower cost and lower risks compared to surgical procedures.
It can cost about one tenth the price of a traditional rhinoplasty procedure.
The injection will require a touch up every two years but that is still cheaper than surgery and much less risky.
Traditional rhinoplasty will correct the shape and size of the patient's nose.
Those who are not eligible for the non surgical option because they need to reduce the size of their nose will have to undergo traditional rhinoplasty surgery.
Reconstructive rhinoplasty is for patients who suffer from a physical injury such as a sports accident and needs to realign the tissue in their nose.
Sometimes an abnormal growth in cartilage or other tissue can also pose a breathing problem by clogging the air passage ways.
This is a very invasive procedure and will be preceded with careful medical examinations before the surgery.
Since it is not a cosmetic procedure many patients will be able to have their health insurance cover the cost.