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The Evolution and Cultural Significance of Rhinoplasty
TLDR Rhinoplasty, also known as nose jobs, has evolved over time and is now commonly done for cosmetic purposes. It has a cultural significance, with past associations to assimilation and fitting in, but younger generations are now more accepting of their natural appearance.
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Rhinoplasty, also known as nose jobs, can be done for various reasons including cosmetic purposes, medical reasons, or as a result of past injuries or conditions.
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Nose jobs have evolved over time, with people now opting for a more natural and toned-down version of their own nose rather than completely changing their appearance, often to address psychological issues and boost self-confidence.
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In 2020, there were about 2.3 million cosmetic surgical procedures in the US, with nose reshaping being the most common, and the majority of nose jobs were performed on Caucasian women.
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Rhinoplasty began in ancient India with an Indian surgeon named Sushreeta, who developed the technique of rebuilding noses from nothing, known as the Indian flap, which was still in use in the 20th century.
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In the late 19th century, surgeons began to specialize in aesthetic plastic surgery, particularly rhinoplasty, which led to the birth of cosmetic surgery and the rise of beauty doctors who performed outpatient nose jobs with questionable outcomes.
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Rhinoplasty, or nose jobs, can involve manipulating different parts of the nose, such as the bone, cartilage, radix, columella, septum, and alar cartilage, to either reduce or increase the size of the nose, and can even involve elongating the nose to create the illusion of a narrower nose.
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Plastic surgery does not involve inserting plastic, but rather manipulating cartilage and bone to change the appearance and size of the nose, and there are different types of rhinoplasty procedures with varying recovery times and incision locations.
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The host discusses his decision to get rhinoplasty and the potential for additional cosmetic changes during the procedure.
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The cost of rhinoplasty can range from $5,000 to $15,000 depending on the location, but it's worth it to find a doctor you trust, even if it means traveling.
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In the past, having a nose job was seen as a way for Jewish people to assimilate and fit in, but younger generations are now more accepting of their natural appearance and less likely to get nose jobs.
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Getting a nose job can drastically change a person's appearance, as seen with Jennifer Gray and Bella Hadid, but it's important to consider factors like age and personal preferences before making the decision.
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The podcast episode titled "Rhinoplasty, aka Nose Jobs" discusses various tips and preferences for making grilled cheese sandwiches.
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