The number of people undergoing rhinoplasty is increasing annually and in Iran, despite the economic turmoil and livelihood problems, nose surgery rate is high. However, along with thousands of people who are operated on annually, surgeons refuse to do rhinoplasty on some cases. In other words, not everyone is eligible for nose job. And if necessary, the nose surgery will be canceled altogether or at least postponed for a while.
What are the limitations of rhinoplasty?
As mentioned above, there are situations in which the patient is prevented from getting nose surgery or at least the operation schedule is changed. In this article, we want to get acquainted with 8 factors limiting the rhinoplasty. If you meet any of the following conditions, your operation will probably not be performed or will be delayed.
You are a girl under 16 or a boy under 18
Rhinoplasty, like all other cosmetic procedures, has an age limit. This means that in order to be a good candidate for rhinoplasty, you must be in a certain age range. Accordingly, the minimum age for rhinoplasty is 16 for girls and 18 for boys. If you are under this age, your operation will be postponed until you reach this age.
Why should rhinoplasty not be performed under the age of 16 and 18?
The nose and its structures are still growing during puberty and adolescence. We can perform nose surgery when the growth of nasal bones, cartilage, and other structures is stopped. Manipulating the nose at a young age is of no use because even if the nose is operated in the best condition, the shape of the nose will still change due to the growth of bones and cartilage.
You can’t stop smoking
Besides the cons of smoking and that it’s the cause of many diseases like cancer, and other disorders __ smoking before and after rhinoplasty can be dangerous and can affect the final result of nose surgery. If you have been smoking for a long time and you still do not seem to be able to quit smoking, it’s better not to have rhinoplasty. Surgeons recommend that you don’t smoke for 2 weeks before your nose job and 3 months after it.
Why can’t smokers have rhinoplasty?
Cigarettes have CO or carbon monoxide inside their smoke when they burn. This gas easily enters our body and bloodstream. The result of the presence of monoxide in the blood is nothing but a decrease in the quality of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a component of blood__ carrying oxygen to the tissues of the body. When hemoglobin is damaged or reduced, blood flow and oxygen supply to the repairing tissue of the nose is reduced, leading to delay in the healing process and the recovery period after rhinoplasty and many other problems.
You can’t stop drinking alcohol
Exactly like the second case, if you are addicted to alcohol, it is better to either quit (or control) it or skip the rhinoplasty. Alcohol should be stopped at least 2 weeks before rhinoplasty with blood thinners, and no alcohol should be consumed for at least 3 months after surgery.
How does alcohol interfere with rhinoplasty?
Alcohol dilutes the blood. Blood thinning is a serious and dangerous issue during nose surgery and recovery period. Diluted blood can increase bleeding and when there is a lot of bleeding, your operation becomes difficult and you need to take more medicine to control it. Moreover, the surgeon cannot see the situation of your nose well and you are more likely to have a blood transfusion during the surgery. Within the recovery after rhinoplasty, if you drink alcohol, your nose may bleed and the wounds may be very difficult to heal.
You are pregnant
One of the most important barriers to rhinoplasty is pregnancy. Rhinoplasty surgeons usually advise women to have a pregnancy test before the operation. If there is any possible pregnancy, the surgeon cancels the operation. This test is one of the tests before rhinoplasty that must be performed by every woman of childbearing age.
Why should a pregnant woman not have rhinoplasty?
All pregnant women (even if they are in the early days of pregnancy) must avoid any surgery unless there is a life-threatening condition or an emergency. Anesthesia (and the effect of anesthetics) will have a devastating effect on the mother and her unborn baby. Therefore, no pregnant mother is allowed to have rhinoplasty for at least 2 months after giving birth.
You are obese
People with BMI of 30 or higher are considered obese and most of the surgeries can be dangerous for them. Such people can lose their weight and then take action for the rhinoplasty.
Why obese people should lose their weight before rhinoplasty?
Obesity is a very important issue and should be taken seriously. If an obese person is operated on under general anesthesia, they are more likely to have side effects from anesthesia drugs. To prevent complications from surgery and anesthesia, it is best to lose weight first.
You have an acute respiratory problem
People with acute respiratory problems are better not to have nose surgery. Rhinoplasty is a difficult and complex procedure and can have a relatively long recovery period. One of the problems and complications of rhinoplasty can be minor respiratory problems (such as not breathing through the nose during the first and second week). This means that it is difficult for people with respiratory problems to tolerate this condition. These people must first treat their respiratory problems and then have rhinoplasty.
You do a very risky and contact sport professionally
Any severe hit after rhinoplasty can adversely affect the appearance and shape of the operated nose. Such collisions may even require revision rhinoplasty. Sports such as wrestling, volleyball, basketball, all martial arts, etc. are dangerous and risky for operated nose. If you do these sports professionally, do not get rhinoplasty. Because you may get injured.
You are struggling with infectious diseases and problems
People with infectious diseases are usually advised not to have cosmetic surgery. Because both the risk of damage to the immune system increases and the surgical team may become infected with this disease. Hepatitis and AIDS are among these diseases. The main reason for preventing surgery in these people is primarily to help maintain their health.
