Should I tell my friends and family about my rhinoplasty surgery?

Although this is always a very personal choice,  we have found it is beneficial to have close friends or family members who are supportive during the surgery and post-operative course. You are not doing the surgery for them; you don't need their approval. However, it is  good to share your feelings... more

Trying to completely hide the fact that you are having any cosmetic surgery done from everyone will be nearly impossible.  It is a good idea to have a few close friends or family members whom you can talk to for emotional support through your postoperative phase.

We find that the decision to tell friends and family is a very personal one that largely depends on you and your relationships. For most of our patients, we find the question of telling friends and family is very simple and they find that the added support helps in making the entire process easier... more