Rhinoplasty can improve the appearance of your nose and increase your self-confidence, but it cannot completely change your entire appearance so that others do not treat you differently. Before you decide to have a rhinoplasty, make sure you think carefully about what you want most and discuss it with a plastic surgeon who is experienced in rhinoplasty. The best candidates for rhinoplasty are those who want to make improvements to her/his appearance, rather than demanding perfection. If you are physically healthy, mentally normal, and your expectations are realistic, then you may be a best candidate for rhinoplasty. Age is another factor the surgeon considers, and plastic and cosmetic surgeons generally do not perform rhinoplasty on adolescents (girls 14-15 years old and boys 16 – 17 years old) until she or he has developed to a more stable age. All surgeries have risks and some uncertainties In plastic surgery hospitals, hundreds of rhinoplasties are performed every year, and when the surgery is performed by a surgeon who is well trained in rhinoplasty, the results are generally quite satisfactory. But no matter what, surgery always comes with certain risks and complications associated with it. Post-operative complications such as infections, nose bleeds, or reactions to implants are very rare, but can occur. Carefully following your surgeon’s instructions before and after surgery will reduce the incidence of complications. If the rhinoplasty is done with incisions inside the nostrils, there is no visible scar at all after the surgery; if you have a nostril reduction, you will be left with a scar at the base of the nose that is not very noticeable after the surgery. Almost 1 in 10 rhinoplasty patients will need a second minor surgery to correct minor defects, and even the most experienced cosmetic surgeons can have unforeseen problems. The second surgery is usually minor and can be done in an outpatient operating room.