How can I get natural-looking rhinoplasty results?

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... more

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... more

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... more

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.Choosing a... more

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... more

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.... more

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... more

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... more

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,... more

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... more