Bring Photos /Questions to your Rhinoplasty consult
Rod J. Rohrich, MD answers: Should I bring pictures of desired noses to rhinoplasty consultation?
Hello, I was considering having a rhinoplasty procedure, but had some questions concerning it. I have read up on this for almost a year, but this question tends to stir up the most controversy: Would it be good for me to bring pictures in of desired noses? Second, I am a male with a very long nose, so would I be able to make my nose smaller and more defined; rather than long, and "chubby." The reason I ask this second question is because most of the before and after photos that I have seen of people with long noses has not demonstrated much difference in them. Meaning it seems as if the surgeon only made slight decreases in his/her nose. Why is this?
22 days ago
Yes, I find it helpful when patients come informed with questions. and photos of what they like and dont like about their nose. I like patients who know what they want and can list the things about their nose they would like to have improved.
In the end, it is always important to listen to the patient concerns especially when you are considering changing their nasal shape . The nose is the most prominent aspect of your face so you have to make sure you restore or maintain nasal/facial harmony to prevent the "over-operated nose" look. Rhinoplasty is the most difficult facial cosmetic procedure and is indeed a surgery of millimeters .
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A: Rhinoplasty Consultation and Simulated Results with Imaging
5 months ago
One of the keys to obtaining a rhinoplasty result that you are happy with is finding a surgeon who understands your goals and desires. Thus, good communication between you and your surgeon is essential. Anything that aids in this communication is beneficial -- particularly pictures of desired noses.
Because every individual possesses different facial characteristics, every rhinoplasty is unique. There is no "one-size-fits-all" nose. For the nose to appear natural it must be in balance and harmony with the other facial features. While it may not be possible for you to have the exact nose like one in a picture that you like, bringing in pictures can help your surgeon know what you like and what you dont like.
A valuable tool in the rhinoplasty consultation is computer morphing of your preoperative photographs that can simulate the desired result. It is very important to realize that these morphed images are simulations only, that the result may vary slightly, and that the images are used to set goals for surgery.
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Contact the doctorA: Should I bring pictures to a rhinoplasty consultation?
23 days ago
This is a good idea if you take realistic photos. Patients often bring photos of attractive models but their noses are not similar. This usually means they are looking at the overall facial appearance and not the similarities of the nose. If you take photos, make certain all the noses look the same.
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