Why rhinoplasty is the most requested plastic surgery procedure

Many people believe that changing the shape of their nose completely changes a person's appearance. But that's not always true. And so, in Italy, 20 nose jobs are performed each year.

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Rhinoplasty is the most requested cosmetic surgery procedure in the world: over 20 are performed each year in Italy alone, and the trend shows no signs of abating. Why this nose-shaping frenzy? What's behind it? Is it always justified, or does it risk wasting money, time, and health?
First and foremost, the nose is one of the most central and visible features of the face. Even small changes can have a significant impact on facial harmony. Many people's aesthetic perception improves significantly with rhinoplasty, making the procedure particularly attractive.
The most common aesthetic reasons are these:
  • Correct humps or deformities of the nasal bridge.
  • Reduce or increase the size of the nose.
  • Improve symmetry between nostrils and tip.
  • Adapt the nose to ethnic or personal features.

Beyond the aesthetic aspect, there is also a psychological aspect: the nose strongly influences self-esteem and body image, and some studies have shown that a nose considered harmonious is often associated with positive traits such as confidence and charm.

In other cases, functional evaluations prevail.
  • Rhinoplasty can correct breathing problems, deviated septum, or other obstructions.
  • A more aesthetically pleasing nose often coincides with improved functionality.
That said, rhinoplasty is useless and simply a waste of money, time, and health when we delude ourselves that such a touch-up can completely change our image. The components that form an image, even aesthetically, are many, and certainly not all of them are related to the geometry of a nose. Some people notice defects that they are not obvious to others or that do not alter the harmony of the face, and so they are convinced, even at a very young age, to undergo an unnecessary rhinoplasty operation.

Surgical statistics reported by rhinoplasty clinics tell us that approximately a third of procedures—34 percent to be precise—result in patients between the ages of 17 and 23. And this figure alone should raise concerns about the possibility that behind such a record number of surgeries lies a significant waste.

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