These days, getting the look that you want is no longer next to impossible. Rhinoplasty and face lift are just two of the most popular cosmetic procedures today that can help give one a boost of confidence through improvements in facial features.

“Some people would consider undergoing these procedures because they want to look and feel young and be more attractive,” said Dr. Jaime Anthony Arzadon of the cosmetic surgery and otorhinolaryngology departments of the Asian Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Arzadon earned his medical degree and residency at the University of Santo Tomas and took his post-graduate studies in facial plastic surgery at the Chiba University Hospital and cosmetic surgery training at the Daikanyama Clinic in Tokyo, Japan.

Rhinoplasty is the plastic surgical procedure to improve the shape of the nose that may involve: Augmentation or adding of tissues using autologous (own tissues) materials or implants such as silicone, goretex, or medpor to increase the size of the nose, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, or narrow the span of the nostrils; or Reduction or removal of excess tissues, bone or cartilage with reshaping of the nose.

“In the Philippines, augmentation rhinoplasty is more common because patients desire a Caucasian-like nose. The patients doing these are usually in their early 20s,” explained Dr. Arzadon.