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Realistic Expectations for Rhinoplasty?

asked 1 year ago by kleigh in MI
Latest answer by William A. Wallace, MD, FACS
Question viewed 463 times
Tags: female, expectation, profile

I am going to schedule a rhinoplasty within a few weeks and was wondering if my expectations are realistic? I have a dorsal hump which I want reduced, not turned into an unnatural nose. I want the result to be natural and resemble my natural nose shape, and I do not want the doctor messing with the tip of my nose. I am perfectly happy with the front view of my face but dread when people are looking at my profile. I have included a picture I created using Face TouchUp. Realistic?

16 answers to Realistic Expectations for Rhinoplasty?

Desire for a natural rhinoplasty

Dear kleigh from Michigan I reviewed your lateral nasal photos. Based on your digital modification of the photo with desired shape, your expectations are very realistic. An experienced rhinoplasty surgeon can easily create a natural nose for you by removing the hump without raising your tip. You are a great candidate for rhinoplasty. Talk to your surgeon, review his nose job before and after photos and get a feeling how his previous rhinoplasty patients look. Good luck. more

Kevin Sadati, DO
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.galleryofcosmeticsurgery.com

Realistic Expectation for Bump Removal with Rhinoplasty

Hi kleigh, As other plastic surgeons have already stated, you have realistic expectations. Many rhinoplasty surgeons will use similar preoperative computer imaging to educate patients about their specific rhinoplasty and the potential results. Rhinoplasty is not one operation, but many potential operations. Every patient is unique. Reducing the hump from a nose is the most common request for cosmetic nasal surgery. Humps are usually made up of both cartilage and bone, and come in... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty expectations

I think what you are conveying is not only realistic but in my opinion would be the preferred appearance of your nose at least on the profile view that you provided. I prefer my patients to have realistic expectations and I personally like noses that look natural and fat the face of the patient versus those that appear surgically created to go with the surgeon's preconceived expectations. I think you are very realistic in your approach. I hope this information helps.

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty expectations

The reduction of a dorsal hump is the most common change requested by patients. Your tip can remain the same and you can get a nice hump reduction. You will need to discuss with your surgeon what you want for the final result.; such as a level dorsum or slightly lower. Best Wishes Dr. Peterson

Marcus L. Peterson, MD
Saint George Plastic Surgeon

Yes but....

Your "expectations" are realistic BUT the more important issue is finding a good plastic surgeon who not only is a good rhinoplasty surgeon BUT also a good communicator so that he/she does not end up doing something other than what you are looking for.

Shervin Naderi, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Realistic Expectations After Rhinoplasty

The greatest source of unhappiness for a patient after a rhinoplasty is that of unrealistic expectations. I think your proposed changes are reasonable based on the photographic manipulations you provided. I always encourage patients to bring in pictures of other people with noses representative of the results they desire. More than once I have had a patient bring in a picture of a nose that could never be achieved. Understanding the concerns and the results expected of a... more

William A. Wallace, MD, FACS
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

Expectations for hump reduction

Your expectations seem reasonable based on the photos you provided. To avoid unintended changes to the frontal view of your nose after a hump reduction I typically recommend the placement of cartilage grafts (spreader grafts) in the middle third of your nose to help prevent pinching of the area several years down the road as the nose heals and the nasal bridge skin shrink wraps over the smaller underlying framework. The most important thing is to make sure you've communicated... more

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Realistic Expectations for Rhinoplasty?

Thanks for the photos and YES your are very very realistic in your expectations! Best of luck and I'm sure you will be happy. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Prediciting rhinoplasty outcome

The results you are depicting appear reasonable. Of course it may not be possible to duplicate the photographic results.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty expectations

I think expecting realistic results after a rhinoplasty is great. It is a problem when patients come in and their expectations are unrealistic.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Yes your expectations for rhinoplasty are appropriate.

Yes your expectations for rhinoplasty are appropriate. However, to end up with a good nose you need to find an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who shares your taste in natural noses. I have my pre-op patients meet my post op patients so they know what they are getting up front.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Making your expectations from rhinoplasty clear

During consultation for rhinoplasty much confusion centers around terms such as a tip which is too round, a hump on the bridge. It can be difficult to know if the surgeon sees the changes you would like as you see them. Try to show you surgeon what you like and what you hope to see through pictures. Your 'ideal' profile that you created is an important step. Your surgeon should also be able to demonstrate desired changes through computer simulation. The computer cannot show you... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Expectations regarding rhinoplasty surgery

The best way to manage expectations regarding rhinoplasty surgery is to visually demonstrate to the patient what they may look like after the procedure. This can be done in various ways, I use a 3D imaging system which takes a photograph then recreates a 3D image of the patient which can be altered to simulate their outcome. As long as the patient has reasonable requests/expectations, the 3D image can give them an idea of their final contour- from any view or angle. I find... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Expectations for Rhinoplasty

Based on your pictures, your expectations seem realistic. However, I agree, that you need to make sure that you find a qualified, board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your surgery. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Talk to your surgeon

It is most important that your surgeon thinks that your expectations are realistic - not us - the cyberspace community. If I were doing your nose, my comments would be that you have left a bit of a bump --- perfectly straight might be better. Also, I can not evaluate your tip from the photos -- the surgeon doing you needs to comment on the tip -- perhaps a small refinement would be appropriate. Doctors dont " mess around" with your nose -- it is a skilfully done difficult surgery,... more

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Expectations from Rinoplasty

Based on your preoperative lateral view and the simulated view you have provided, I believe that your expectations are realistic. In fact, most experienced Rhinoplasty Surgeons would probably love to include your photos in their pre- and postoperative gallery.