Rhinoplasty: Q&A
Ask a QuestionDo Doctors Usually Refuse Your Request for a Nose Job?
So, I have really been considering getting a nose job for a long time now. I consider my nose to be crooked/leaning to one side, it has a bump in the middle, and I would like to have the length reduced. Do doctors usually deny the patient surgery if he/she thinks its not that bad? because I would really like to get these things fixed, but they might not be considered dramatic problems.
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Jen in NJ
in Madison, NJ
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Circumstances when a doctor will deny a patient a nose job
If the patient has enough issues with the nose that can be improved with elective surgery, has realistic expectations, and is emotionally and physically ready for the surgery, then it is acceptable to undergo the rhinoplasty procedure. On occasion when a patient has medical or psychological issues, a surgeon will deny the patient surgery if they do not think the patient is fit to undergo the procedure.
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Do Doctors Usually Refuse Your Request for a Nose Job?
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons do turn people away and decline to perform surgery, including Rhinoplasty, for a variety of reasons which include unrealistic expectations and others. If you're interested in improving the shape of your nose, have several consultation to learn about what can and can't be done to your nose and then decide. Be sure that the Rhinoplasty Surgeon understands and follows the proper aesthetics of facial (and nasal) beauty for the creation of...
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Request for nose job
It is very difficult to answer your question without seeing your pictures – you should consider posting images showing your areas of concern. Perhaps the surgeon may feel that the problem is not as severe as you perceive to be
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Not every patient that requests Rhinoplasty Surgery is a candidate for surgery.
Based on your verbiage, you may be a candidate for nose job surgery. Feel free to repost your question with photos.
I may avoid performing nose job surgery for the following reasons:
1) I may not feel comfortable performing the operation.
2)The risks of surgery do not outweigh a non-surgical approach.
3) The patient would be a better candidate for a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty.
4) The patient has unrealistic expectations.
5) A parent, spouse or significant-other is...
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Rhinoplasty issues
I think the first thing you should do is go for a consultation. If the surgeon thinks that he can improve your nasal issues then he will probably suggest surgical options to achieve your goals. Good luck.
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Good candidates for rhinoplasty
Most patients who we see for rhinoplasty are good candidates for the procedure. These are typically people who are in good health, have realistic expectations, and do not have significant risk factors for complications. People who would not be acceptable candidates are those who have expectations that would not be achievable through the surgery or are over critical of minor deformities and obsess over them. Certainly anyone who is in poor health and is at risk for severe...
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It depends
Not everyone is a good candidate for a rhinoplasty. The #1 ethos is to do no harm. So if you have medical problems that would make an cosmetic elective surgery risky then it is not worth it in my opinion. I only recommend surgery if the patient seems to understand and accept the limitations of the procedure. The more minimal the changes desired, the less likely the patient's needs the surgery or will be happy with the result. Ultimately if a patient has reasonable expectations then it...
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Refused for rhinoplasty
It is possible to find that you are not a good condidate for rhinoplasty. If a surgeon can't see what troubles you, and can't understand how to meet your expectation then he is best to turn you down.
Best of luck, Peter Johnson, MD
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A subtle rhinoplasty makes a big improvement in the face.
Hi.
Definitely see a couple of plastic surgeons. Rhinoplasty often makes a nice difference even if your nose is not terrible. You will only be turned down if you have expectations that cannot be met, and you do not sound like that.
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Rhinoplasty Patient and Doctor Selection
Jen
Based on your description, you sound like a good candidate for a rhinoplasty - however photographs would be very helpful. There are several reasons why a good plastic surgeon might refuse to perform a rhinoplasty. The patient's age is important - some surgeons just don't feel comfortable with younger patients. The severity of the deformity is another reason - if the deformities are minor a doctor may recommend against a rhinoplasty. The patient's...
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