Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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How Can I Get Natural-looking Rhinoplasty Results?
I want a rhinoplasty to get rid of the bump on the bridge of my nose but I don't want to look fake and obvious that I've had nose surgery. How can I get natural-looking results from my rhinoplasty?
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Choose a surgeon that can deliver natural results
The nasal hump is the one of the most common reasons for men and women seeking rhinoplasty surgery. The hump (or bump) may be made of bone, cartilage, or a mixture of both. In addition to the hump there may be other imperfections in the profile, such as the angle between the nose and the upper lip which could also be corrected. In planning the procedure, your surgeon will decide on the ideal lines of the nasal profile. This planning phase of rhinoplasty requires not only an intimate...
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Natural looking rhinoplasty
A natural-looking nose has many distinct features that blend with facial features. Many years ago the bridge was taken down too much as if it were a ski slope. Noses were turned up too much, and excess cartilage was removed from the cartilaginous framework of the nose. Today with modern rhinoplasty techniques, including cartilaginous structural grafting, a very natural nose can be obtained in most instances. A natural nose still has a very strong profile without a hump, with good...
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The key to a natural-looking rhinoplasty result is to focus on your face..not your nose!
I personally believe the single most important factor contributing to a natural appearance following rhinoplasty is maintaining naso-facial harmony. Simply put… at the end of the procedure, does the nose look like it belongs on a particular face? If the answer is yes, then more often than not, the results will be very natural-looking.
Another important point to keep in mind is that every patient who electively chooses to undergo rhinoplasty (nose job) is doing it with hopes of...
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How to get a natural looking rhinoplasty result
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Rhinoplasty: Get the right doctor for your nose
In recent years, both doctors and the general public have developed a sophisticated taste for results of rhinoplasty (nose job) surgery. Gone are the days of “smaller” noses, “cute” noses, and “dainty” noses. The most common request in my practice is to have the most natural-looking nose possible – “I want it cute, and natural”.
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For a natural rhinoplasty result don't get a perfectly straight profile
A bump seen in the profile view is one of the most common concerns we see in patients seeking rhinoplasty. Many wonder about or ask whether they can achieve a perfectly straight-line profile after surgery? You may have seen rhinoplasty results such as these, or those that go one step further and scoop out the nasal bridge.
The fact is that even beautiful unoperated noses are NEVER perfectly straight in profile. You could even say that nature hates a straight line since all of our features...
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For a natural-looking rhinoplasty, seek experience, think function
Think Function
The best way to think of Rhinoplasty is a procedure of form and function. 80% of breathing is perfomed through the nose. In turn, we warm and humidify the air we breathe through the nose.
"Old fashioned" Rhinoplasty approaches were primarily reductive procedures, or procedures designed to take away cartilage and soft tissue from the nose. Because of the very important functional role of the nose, overly aggressive nasal procedures cannot only alter your...
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Todays rhinoplasty is different than your...
Todays rhinoplasty is different than your mother's/grandmother's rhinoplasties. New techniques allow us to obtain results that are far superior to those achieved even 10 years ago. It was possible because contemporary rhinoplasty techniques involve not only removal/resection of the cartilage and bone but also improvement in the structural support.
It is still a very challenging and difficult procedure. There is no substitute for experience. You should carefully select your surgeon and...
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Natural rhinoplasty? Pick your surgeon carefully!
Rhinoplasty is considered the most difficult of all facial plastic surgical procedures by the best rhinoplasty surgeons in the world. Your best chance at a natural-looking result is at the first surgery.
It is not rhinoplasty that makes a nose appear fake, but the surgeon who operates on the nose. Take your time to do your due diligence about your surgeon’s skill and aesthetic sense. It takes a lot longer to repair a botched rhinoplasty than to choose your surgeon wisely and most...
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Rhinoplasty: Tips for Getting A Natural Result
Rhinoplasty is often considered the most diffcult procedure in cosmetic surgery. For the nose to appear natural it must be in balance and harmony with your other facial features.
Here are several tips for increasing the chances that you will get a natural-looking result with your rhinoplasty.
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Choose carefully by results -- not marketing
The only way to get a natural-looking result is by looking at many before-and-after results of surgery. Many surgeons write extensively and market with catch-phrases. The 6-12 months-after photos are the only way to tell if you and the doctor have the same interpretation of "natural-looking" results. There should be no scoops, pinched-tips, pig-noses, etc. Furthermore, a surgeon who specializes in Revision Rhinoplasty and has a great deal of experience will be more likely to...
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Natural rhinoplasty result
Simple: Look at before and after pictures when choosing your surgeon, and evaluate how natural the results seem to you. If your aesthetic sense and the surgeon's sense match, you are safe.
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Natural looking rhinoplasty results
The key to having a natural looking rhinoplasty is to find a surgeon with talent, knowledge, experience and a great sense of artistry. Your surgeon will first have to visualize what will look best for your face and then have the skill to make that change happen during surgery.
Your surgeon will also have to know what techniques must be done to make sure that your nose will stay the way he put it at the end of surgery because if the right techniques are not used the nose will change with...
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Natural Appearing Rhinoplasty Results With Hump Deformity
When considering rhinoplasty for a hump deformity, one must make a decision whether they would like the hump reduced or the hump and native bridge taken down in terms of height. The goal, as in every rhinoplasty procedure, is to achieve a nose that is in harmony with the surrounding facial features.
If this can be achieved by only removing the hump (and leaving the rest of the bridge height alone), that will produce the most natural appearing rhinoplasty result. If, however, the...
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The key to natural Rhinoplasty results
A natural appearing rhinoplasty will remarkably improve your appearance. The key to this is creating a nose that is in balance with the rest of your face. Cookie cutter noses should really be a thing of the past.
The key to a natural appearing rhinoplasty is to find a surgeon that has the skill and artistic eye to achieve these results. Be sure to view as many before and after rhinoplasty photos as you can in order to feel comfortable. Ask your doctor to show you pictures of noses similar...
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Natural looking rhinoplasty is a must
Every rhinoplasty when done properly will look natural. That's right, I said every rhinoplasty! If you can tell that someone had their nose operated on, they had a poor result or poor surgeon. I sometimes bet my patients that their own parents will not know what they have done if they are seen three weeks after the operation. The parent or best friend will know that something is different, usually attributing the change to a different hairdo, weight loss, etc. In more than 30 years, I have...
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Natural Looking Rhinoplasty results are possible
The best way to ensure that your rhinoplasty result will be natural when removing a nasal bump is to not over reduce the bridge so that it does not look like a ski slope. Using digital morphing during consultation can set the goal for surgery so that your plastic surgeon does not over do it. Ideally in a man the bridge should be straight and in a woman a slight concave bridge looks feminine and not "done."
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Rhinoplasty can give you a natural result.
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1) The results of rhinoplasty vary widely. It's all about the surgeon's skill and artistry.
2) Get 2 or 3 consultations, and ask to see a lot of before and after pictures.
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Avoid the operated look in Rhinoplasty
Looking natural is paramount in rhinoplasty surgery, and I agree this can not be overemphasized. As surgeons, we must make the nose look better in accordance with the patient's desires, try to make the nose breathe better, and make it look completely natural. These are the basic tenets of any rhinoplasty surgeon, and you need to find one of us. How to do it, you ask?
Look at lots of the surgeon's before/after photos -- there should be many to look at. You should see older individuals,...
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Choose your Rhinoplasty surgeon wisely
The best way to get a natural result is to choose a surgeon who shares your aesthetic sense. Make sure your surgeon is experienced in rhinoplasty. He/she should have many before and after photos to share with you. Make sure you like the results and they look natural. Computer imaging is a helpful tool to communicate the result you want. While it can't guarantee a result, at least it shows that you and your surgeon are "on the same page." Good luck with your surgery....
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Knowledge of facial beauty is essential when looking for a surgeon
You definitely want to go to a surgeon with an extensive knowledge of facial beauty. This knowledge allows a surgeon to formulate goals to achieve when doing this procedure. Your nose should be balanced in your face. The nasal tip is the center of attention and should be an equal distance from the level of your iris to the the level of your lower lip. The width of the nasal bridge should be about an iris width and the base of your nose at the level of your nostril should be around 3 iris...
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A millimeter matters in rhinoplasty
The key element for all of rhinoplasty is to chose your rhinoplasty surgeon wisely. Do your homework and make sure he or she does this procedure often. Rhinoplasty is the most difficult cosmetic operation that is performed in plastic surgery. It is a surgery of millimeters, as one or two millimeters off can be the difference between a good result and a bad result. Also, it is important for you to have a good understanding of your expectations and what your surgeon can deliver.
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In my mind, the goal of rhinoplasty is to provide a very...
In my mind, the goal of rhinoplasty is to provide a very natural aesthetic result, but still maintain excellent function ( good breathing). The best way for you to determine who to choose as a surgeon, is to ask around your community. If you know people that had rhinoplasty, and you like their result, then ask them who did it for them. Personal referrals from previous patients are always the best!
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Natural Appearing Nose Job Results
To get good and natural appearing nose job (Rhinoplasty) results several things must come together: You must have specifically defined realistic goals that you can communicate to your surgeon, you must have reasonable expectations, your surgeon must be experienced and have an artistic eye and finally, there would hopefully be no complications (unwanted events which are not at either your or your surgeon's control).
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