As a nation obsessed with looking good, many have considered cosmetic surgery in some form or other, whether it be to turn back the hands of time or to simply improve our appearance in certain areas.

One area that people as young as 18 seek to improve is the nose, indeed, if you were survey a large number of people you'd probably find that a large percentage of them would consider improving their nose. Whether it be removing an unsightly bump, making it bigger, making it smaller or just wanting to improve facial symmetry.

The shape of a person's nose is of course largely determined by genetics, but of course injury to what is a surprisingly delicate area can leave its mark. It's quite common for a nose to be broken during childhood and this can go unnoticed until later life.

Surgery can of course provide an answer in the form of Rhinoplasty – during this procedure the underlying cartilage and bone needs to be adjusted to give the nose its new appearance.

After an initial consultation to ensure you are healthy and undergoing the procedure for the right reasons you will be given a date for the operation. On the day of the operation you will be given a general anaesthetic to allow the procedure to take place in what would otherwise be a painful site.

Small incisions are then usually made inside the nose and the surgeon can then reshape or reduce the bone and cartilage to have the same effect on the shape and size of your nose. The bridge of the nose can be adjusted as can the nostrils and the tip.

Should the nose need building up in any areas the bone or cartilage needed to do so can be harvested from another area such as the hip or ribs.

If you are considering cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK such as nose surgery you should seek an accredited surgeon who is registered with BAPRAS or BAAPS to ensure this plastic surgery runs smoothly.