Mary C. Herte, MD

the most essential part of ethnic rhinoplasty is evaluating what you as the patient like and do not like about your nose.  my primary concern is to make your nose fit your face without losing your heredity.

refinement is ordinarily the most important issue that patients bring to the consultation and adding support and reducing bulk are hallmarks of a successful ethnic rhinoplasty.

in my practice i do regularly perform ethnic rhinoplasty and my experience is based on perfoming many many difficult nose surgeries including those in patients born with cleft lip (the associated nasal deformities make for extreme challenges in rhinoplasty).

your best care for cosmetic surgery is in your home town so that you can get the follow up care and hand holding (if necessary)  during your long healing phase.  full results from rhinoplasty take 6 months to a year to finalize (and occasionally longer!)  it helps to have your doctor handy if you have questions or concerns along the way.

get a couple of consultations and see what is recommended and how you feel about the doctor's experience and handling of your issues.  then make your decision on doctor and what you want done with your nose.

dr mary herte