How can I get natural-looking rhinoplasty results?

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 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... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

Rhinoplasty is an operation that has undergone an evolution over the last decade. Patients and surgeons have an increased awareness of natural results. There is also an emphasis on providing stability for long term results, ones that will last 10, 20, 30+ years without developing problems. This is different... 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

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

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

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... more