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Limits to Rhinoplasty?

asked 2 years ago by SSAA in UK
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 748 times
Tags: nose, nostrils

How many aspects of the nose can be changed in one Rhinoplasty? (e.g. Length, width, tip, bridge, nostril size) Are there limits as to how many aspects can be changed in one single Rhinoplasty?

14 answers to Limits to Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty Limits

Everything you mentioned can be changed during your rhinoplasty. There are limits on how they are changed and how much they are changed. All this depends on the finesse of your surgeon.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Limits to rhinoplasty

There are some intangible limits with the amount of change that can occur with a rhinoplasty. The length of the nose can be changed, the width of the nose can be narrowed or widened; there are different tip techniques that can be performed, the bridge can be altered, and the nostril size can be reduced. All of this can be done at the same time with a single rhinoplasty procedure. It is very important to make sure that the nose balances with itself and other facial features. It is... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Comprehensive Rhinoplasty Addresses All Problem Areas of the Nose

The best rhinoplasty is one that produces a nose that is proportional and in balance and harmony with the other facial features. This can involve addressing all areas of the nose including: the dorsum (bridge), the boney vault, the tip, and the alar (nostril) base. Not all rhinoplasty patient need to have adjustment to each and every part of the nose -- this is something that needs to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Ideally, rhinoplasty is a one time operation -- patient's should not... more

C. Spencer Cochran, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.rhinoplasty-usa.com

Rhinoplasty limits

Hi, there are technically limits to any surgery, but all of the aspects of the nose are fully evaluated at the time of consultation. In general, everything that needs to be altered can be done in one surgery; it would be very unusual to stage a cosmetic rhinoplasty. There are some structures that we routinely preserve, such as a segment of cartilage, to maintain the structure of the nose and prevent future complications, but most other areas can be altered. Good luck, /nsn.... more

Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty surgery can improve multiple cosmetic as well as functional problems with the nose. However, we are limited to some extent by the individual's anatomy.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Limits to what rhinoplasty can do? Absolutely!!

The short answer is yes. Rhinoplasty can alter virtually any aspect of the nose. However, not necessarily to the degree you would prefer. The anatomy and individual characteristics constrain the surgeon options. This is the reality. We all wish it wasnt!

Patrick Byrne, MD
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

A rhinoplasty can address several areas in one procedure

In general, a rhinoplasty can address all of the areas you described in one procedure, and in fact, it is usually the best way to get the nicest result. The limits of the procedure are determined by the patient's anatomy and the degree to which any one area can be altered-- in other words, for example, we can narrow the nose, but only to a point, otherwise it will look too unnatural or will cause you breathing problems. Good luck and hope that helps, Dr. S

Shahram Salemy, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.drsalemy.com

Types of Changes Possible in Rhinoplasty

All kinds of changes can be achieved in a single rhinoplasty as long as it is a primary (first time) rhinoplasty. The shape, the length, the width, the tip's projection, etc. One thing that cannot be done at the same time is any treatment of the nasal skin. It has to be done at a different time otherwise the compromise of blood supply can cause poor healing of the skin. Regards.

Tanveer Janjua, MD
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes there are limits

There are certain limitations in rhinoplasty depending on what you start off with. Often I have patients bring in a picture of someone's nose they want their nose to look like. Acheiving this is usually impossible because everyone's nose is a little different. General aspects such as taking off a dorsal hump, narrowing a nasal tip, etc. can be performed safely and effectively. The more changes you make to a nose the more potential for complications. Everyone has a different skin type,... more

Samson Lee, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

With rhinoplasty, several aspects of your nose can be modified within reason. If you post a picture, we may be able to give you more specific advice. However, rhinoplasty classically can be used to change the length, width, tip shape and nostril size all in one setting. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

There are some limits

Hi, Almost every aspect can be changed. However there are limits. You cannot take a 6 bedroom mansion and break it down to a one bedroom apartment without walls collapsing! The skin envelope is important and often a limiting factor as to how large or how small a nose can be made. But if you are not making drastic size changes, most aspects can be changed.

Shervin Naderi, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

There are no limits.....

There are no limits as to what can be changed in a rhinoplasty procedure. The "real" question is can the changes be made to look natural and balanced.

Ricardo Izquierdo, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.FaceAndBodyChicago.com

Limits to Rhinoplasty depends from patient to patient

No, in general, there are no limits, and all aspects can be modified in one operation. However, this may vary from patient to patient depending on the individuals tissues, medical history medical history and surgeons judgement.

Foad Nahai, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Limits to Rhinoplasty

All the aspects you mentioned can be changed in single rhinoplasty operation, and is done frequently. There is, of course, a limit to how much each part is done, no matter how many aspects you change.