Did Jennifer Aniston get a nose job? Real reason why celebs opt to rectify the 'wonky'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Nose jobs in the glamorous world of Hollywood are often linked to enhancing one's appearance. However, there's a lesser-known side to these cosmetic procedures that involves the quest for better health, according to the Daily Mail.
Beloved 'Friends' star Jennifer Aniston became an unexpected poster child for this aspect when she openly shared her experience with rhinoplasty.
Behind the scenes, the actress' decision was primarily driven by the need to correct a deviated septum, a condition that significantly impacted her ability to breathe.
NHS study encourages surgery for those with deviated nasal septum
A recent study suggests that the NHS should consider offering plastic surgery to patients with "wonky" noses that impede their ability to breathe. This condition, known as a deviated nasal septum, occurs when one nasal passage is narrower than the other. It can result from natural factors or even nose-related injuries.
Notable celebrities such as the iconic 'Friends' star Jennifer Aniston and Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz have confessed to undergoing nose jobs, not for purely cosmetic enhancements but to alleviate this medical problem.
NHS study reveals surgery's efficacy compared to nasal sprays
Despite roughly 60% of the population having some degree of a deviated septum, surgical treatment has traditionally been reserved for individuals with the most severe breathing difficulties.
Inexpensive steroid nasal sprays, which reduce nasal swelling, are typically the first line of treatment. Only when these sprays prove ineffective is surgical intervention considered.
However, a lack of comprehensive data has led to disparities in surgical accessibility across regions, creating what some refer to as a "postcode lottery" for severely affected patients.
The British Medical Journal recently published a study involving approximately 400 individuals with deviated septums.
Half of them underwent septoplasty, a 30-minute surgical procedure that involves repositioning tissue and bone within the nose. The other half used daily nasal steroid sprays.
Six months after their respective treatments, patients completed the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT-22), an assessment tool for the 22 symptoms associated with deviated nasal septums.
The study's findings revealed that patients who opted for surgery experienced, on average, only half as many symptoms as those who relied on steroid sprays.
Jennifer Aniston admitted having a nose job in 2007 interview
It's no secret that Jennifer Aniston underwent a nose job early in her career. Before her fame on the hit show 'Friends', Aniston appeared in productions like 'The Edge', 'Leprechaun', and the TV series 'Ferris Bueller'. During these early roles, her appearance was notably distinct from her present-day image.
Before landing the role of Rachel Green, Aniston underwent two rhinoplasty procedures. Initially, these surgeries aimed to rectify her deviated septum. However, Aniston had to go through the procedure twice, which ultimately altered the shape of her nose permanently.
The first time Aniston addressed the nose job rumors was in 2007 after 'Friends' had already ended. Aniston candidly shared, "It's funny. I had [a deviated septum] fixed - best thing I ever did. I slept like a baby for the first time in years," as per PEOPLE magazine.
When asked about speculations regarding her undergoing other major plastic surgeries, Aniston used the opportunity to dismiss them. She affirmed, "As far as all the other [rumors], as unexciting as it may sound, it's still mine. All of it. Still mine."
The actress eventually underwent a second rhinoplasty procedure several years later, motivated by the need for correction rather than cosmetic aspirations. While some suggest she may have had a secret desire to enhance the aesthetics of her nose, the primary objective remained to address her deviated septum.