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Doctor Recommendation for Drastic Rhinoplasty

asked 10 months ago by Miguel787
Latest answer by Paul K. Holden, MD
Question viewed 245 times
Tags: bridge, male, curved, doctor referral, thin

I would like to have my nose much thinner, less projected and with a slightly curved bridge and straight tip. I dislike my nose very much and would like to have it drastically changed. Is this too much to ask for in one rhinoplasty operation?

6 answers to Doctor Recommendation for Drastic Rhinoplasty

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"Drastic" Rhinoplasty

Your hump can be removed and your nose narrowed and refined with a single rhinoplasty operation. I would not call your procedure "drastic".
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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I agree with Dr. Rand

The worst photo as an example for a rhinoplasty will be that of Michael Jackson. You also look too young to make a DRASTIC change to your nose that you might regret for the rest of your life. You certainly can have your nose improved, but be conservative.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Changing your nose (and your face)

Rhinoplasty can always seem drastic because it can significantly change the way you look. Your nose is not just a hump, and to give a refined result that fits the features of your face, you would have dorsal hump removal, medial and lateral osteotomies, spreader graft placement, radix graft and tip refinement. You may also require nostril narrowing if you are looking to have a much smaller nose. Based on your photos, I would also recommend a medium sized chin implant... more
Paul K. Holden, MD

Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.HoldenFace.com

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Drastic rhinoplasty

Don't be so critical of yourself. The changes you are seeking are common among many of my patients and can surely be accomplished with a routine, not drastic rhinoplasty. Your profile can be lowered and you can have some width and tip refinement as well. Go for a consultation with computer imaging to better visualize yourself with a "new nose".
Michael L. Schwartz, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

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Rhinoplasty - Nose job

Based on your photographs, you would be a good candidate for a rhinoplasty. The nose should blend into the face and appear un-operated so that viewers concentrate on your eyes, lips, and hair. The nose should not look "drastic", or noticeable, but natural and non-distracting to the rest of the face. See the attached video and website for photos. see video
Etai Funk, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.funkfacialplastics.com

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Don't go for a "drastic" rhinoplasty

From your photos, all you need is a dorsal hump reduction, maybe some infracturing. Don't ever go "drastic" with any plastic surgery, especially rhinoplasty. I'd suggest you visit 3 excellent rhinoplasty surgeons in your area for their opinions.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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