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Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD answers: Pixie nose shape require a rhinoplasty specialist?

Some people think my nose is cute because it’s pixie or elf-like. When I was younger boys made fun of me, calling me stuck up because of my nose shape. When I look at my friends and celebs no one has a nose like mine. I don’t feel sexy and I’m obviously self conscious about it. I’m considering finding a plastic surgeon for a nose job. Does anyone know if some surgeons specialize by type of nose job, or is a nose job just a nose job?


Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD
22 days ago
By Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD - New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi,

Nature gives us noses of many shapes and sizes. Your nose is different from others but is in no way unique from other patients seeking rhinoplasty. As well, your self consciousness or other emotions, are in NO way different from the typical rhinoplasty patient.

Your are definitely a great rhinoplasty candidate. With good results your outlook should improve. I published a study on patients who had rhinoplasty and showed that African American patients had a statistically significant increase in self esteem after rhinoplasty. Ref. Arch. of Facial Plastic Surgery/ Vol. 10 (no.4), July/Aug 2008. Rhinoplasty for African American Patients.

Choose a good surgeon and realize your dream.

Dr.S.

Web reference: http://www.facechange.org
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A: plastic surgeons are trained in rhinoplasty or "nose-jobs"

David Shafer, MD
13 months ago
By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Dear Mary,

All plastic surgeons are trained in rhinoplasty or "nose-jobs." However, much fewer have additional specialized training or fellowships in rhinoplasty. It is important that you meet with the surgeon and talk to some of the other patients who have had surgery by him or her. Most rhinoplasty surgeons do not specialize in a particular type of nose. However, some do concentrate more on secondary rhinoplasty (to correct the initial rhinoplasty from other surgeons). So, if you do have a complicated nose, then it may be best to seek out one of these surgeons. In any case, it is important that you find a surgeon who you feel comfortable with and who spends the time to throughly examine your nose and explain the options to you.

Good luck.

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