Before and After of Rhinoplasty to Make Nose Less Masculine

asked 1 year ago by LovelyModel in Philadelphia
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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Tags: female, doctor, feminization, photos

So I went to my consultaion for a rhinoplasty and all went well, but she did not want to show me any photos of here Rhinoplasty work because each patient will have deferent results. I was wondering is that odd, I did my reserch on this Dr. and eveything came up great, she works for the University Of Penn Hospitals which is one of the top hospitals in Philadelphia. I cant wait.

12 answers to Before and After of Rhinoplasty to Make Nose Less Masculine

Rhinoplasty to feminize the nose

The rhinoplasty procedure is done to feminize and refine the nose. The nasal bridge can be made more narrow after any hump is removed. The tip can be narrowed and refined through tip suturing techniques and removal of cartilage. Alar base resections can be performed, such as Weirs or alarplasty to reduce the size of the nostrils.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Consultation Without Pictures of Surgeon's Work

It is very unusual for a rhinoplasty surgeon not to show examples of their work, especially when photos are requested. I sugest you get other consultations. There are many excellent surgeons in your part of the country.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Ethnic rhinoplasty for a less masculine nose.

This can be done by a surgeon who is experienced in ethnic rhinoplasty as well as facial feminization surgery. I like to make the nose more feminine without making it look done which is possible. Find a surgeon in your area who does this.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

The before and after pictures are like resume of the surgeon

The art of plastic surgery is all about images and the results. Most plastic surgeons can not wait to show their work. Please have more than one consultation and make sure to see before and after pictures.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

My Nose Surgeon Refused to Show Me Pictures of Her Work. Is that Unusual?

Regarding: "Rhinoplasty to Make Nose Less Masculine So I went to my consultaion for a rhinoplasty and all went well, but she did not want to show me any photos of here Rhinoplasty work because each patient will have deferent results. I was wondering is that odd, I did my reserch on this Dr. and eveything came up great, she works for the University Of Penn Hospitals which is one of the top hospitals in Philadelphia. I cant wait." In answer to your question - yes, it is... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Making a nose look more feminine and less masculine

I would ask to review expectations and the planned procedure. Computer imaging could provide you with the ability to see the potential results on your face but is not 100% predictable.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Going to a University for cosmetic surgery

Having directed a University plastic surgery training program for 10 years I can say that you need to be sure who is going to do your surgery. I did all of my own surgery and eventually went not private practice but in many programs, a trainee will be doing the surgery with the professor supervising. You should be sure you know this before proceeding.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Reviewing post-operative results usually part of facial cosmetic surgery consultation

It is unusual to not show post-operative results during a consultation. With the caveat that these are not a guarantee that your nose will look the same, those photos give you an idea of your surgeon's experience, skill and aesthetic sense. I certainly would disagree with the comment that university practices leave something to be desired (full disclosure, I am a "university" plastic surgeon). We see some of the most challenging revision rhinoplasty cases and have... more

Stephen Weber, MD
Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

Selecting a Rhinoplasty Surgeon

I would consider 2 or 3 more consultations - If for nothing else just to get more information that will help you make a better decision. In addition , working for a respected University program my not be the best criteria to select a rhinoplasty surgeon. University programs tend to focused more on research, training other surgeons (ie. not ever surgeon at a university program will be a good rhinoplasty surgeon). Insist on seeing lest 50 or more before and after photos... more

Daniel Reichner, MD
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

Speak with Patients instead of Seeing Pictures

Instead of seeing pictures, perhaps you could ask to speak with 3 of her patients from the past year who underwent rhinoplasty? That way you could make sure that your doctor has some contented rhinoplasty patients.