It’s a legitimate question.
Here’s why:
The relationship between plastic surgery and self-esteem has always been intriguing. Numerous physicians and scientists have conducted studies to examine it.
Results vary.
Until recently.
Several new studies suggest that rhinoplasty can boost self-esteem. This boost can lead to increased confidence and quality of life. The study’s findings are quite impressive. Here’s everything you need to know:
Dr. Joseph F. Sobanko of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania wanted to examine the self-esteem and quality of life benefits following rhinoplasty’s (nose jobs), eye lid lifts, and Botox injections. He and his team gathered and reviewed 16 relevant articles. Their findings showed that patients reported a higher self-esteem and improved body image following nose jobs specifically.
Following his study, Dr. Sobanko did emphasize that the findings of his study only suggest the above mentioned improvements. In order to come to a definite conclusion, more studies would need to be conducted.
So, how does this study pertain to you?
Well, the results can benefit you in a couple ways. They can:
Help You Make an Informed Decision
If you’re interested in a nose job procedure, the study’s results can give you answers to some of the questions you might be on the fence about.
- Will a nose job decrease my self-esteem? No, none of the study’s findings suggested a negative impact on self esteem
- Can a nose job improve my self-esteem? The study suggests self-esteem can be improved
- Can a nose job help me in other areas of my life? Yes, the study suggests that other areas of your life can be improved as a result of increased self esteem
- Can I find additional information that might support the findings of the study? Yes, a consultation with Dr. Mardirossian can be of tremendous benefit in this regard. You can sit down together and discuss any and all questions and concerns you might have. In addition, he can give you examples of the self-esteem results he’s seen and provide patient testimonials to back them up.
Put You at Ease
If you’ve already made the decision to undergo a nose job procedure, the results of the study can put you at ease. Decreased self-esteem is something you don’t need to be worried about. Increased self-esteem and confidence, and improved quality of life can occur. You should feel good about your decision.
As previously mentioned, a consultation with Dr. Mardirossian can be of tremendous benefit. He’ll patiently listen to your desires and develop a treatment plan centered around them. He’ll also give you his expert advice, and provide before and after photos showing remarkable results. If you’re interested in patient testimonials in regards to increased self-esteem, he will gladly provide them. Know that you’re in good hands, and your decision—whatever it might be—will always be supported.