Is a Rhinoplasty Suitable for Me?

asked 1 year ago by London4689
Latest answer by Ryan Stanton, MD
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Tags: male, big nose, ethnic, options

I am of Pakistani origin and I have quite a large nose. I am considered attractive sometimes. I feel my large nose looks a little masculine. I have read a lot of rhinoplasty reviews. It leaves me a little scared to follow through with a procedure that could have a negative effect including not being happy with result, nose collapsing etc. What are the minimilistic and safest procedures in order to change the shape. If for example you have the tip changed will the nose still collapse?

9 answers to Is a Rhinoplasty Suitable for Me?

Rhinoplasty for facial appearance.

The incidence of complications with rhinoplasty are uncommon. If you see an expert rhinoplasty surgeon, you should have no problem and an improved look.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Working with your surgeon will yield the best results.

I would encourage you to seek out a consultation with a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon so that you can have your nose thoroughly evaluated. Rhinoplasty reviews do not address your particular situation. Meeting with a surgeon will allow you to chat about your fears, concerns, and what you'd like your nose to look like. Based on this discussion, you and your surgeon can work towards finding a mutually acceptable goal for your nose. As with all surgeries, there... more

Michael G. Brandt, MD
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

Ethnic Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is an overall very successful procedure. The key is to find a plastic surgeon that is an expert in rhinoplasty, especially "ethnic rhinoplasty" in your case, and someone you feel comfortable and trusting of. With these key ingredients you can usually enjoy a great outcome...RAS

Ryan Stanton, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Is a Rhinoplasty Suitable for Me?

Your concerns about the result of rhinoplasty is little over blown. For every rhinoplasty problem, there are tens of satisfied patients who do not seek any advice on these pages but you must be careful who is going to operate on you. There are doctors who either not adequately trained to do this operation or simply don't get a good result. I am not sure what your chances are of getting a good result is in UK now, but several years ago it was poor. See as many ethnic rhinoplasty... more

Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO
Huntington Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

If you are bothered by the appearance of your nose, you certainly can go for a consulation with a surgeon to be evaluated. If their a specific things that you are bothered by, and they can be improved, then it is perfectly reasonable to undergo rhinoplasty.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Worried about Rhinoplasty result.

I have performed Rhinoplasty for well over 20 years and you may not be a suitable candidate for Rhinoplasty. Let me explain. There are numerous scientific papers written that describe young men with large noses that (the patient) identify their large noses with their masculinity. Even though aesthetically, the nose can be more attractive when the hump is reduced...these young men are very unhappy after their Rhinoplasty and despite their more attractive nose long for... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Minimal rhinoplasty

Your surgeon can only work with what you bring him. He must be realistic about what you can and want to achieve. A well trained surgeon will not run this risk but, will inform you of the best obtainable results with out undue risk. Remember, rhinoplasty is the most difficult cosmetic operation

David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Fear Of Nasal Collapse Is Unlikely With Contemporary Rhinoplasty Surgery Techniques

Your trepidation towards a face changing rhinoplasty is understandable. Many patients have similar fears when it involves a structural change to such a prominent and face-identifying feature. But your concerns about nasal collapse with today's rhinoplasty techniques should be of low concern. If an open rhinoplasty is done by an experienced and board-certified plastic surgeon, they will know and use support techniques such as columellar struts and spreader grafts that will avoid that... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Good rhinoplasty surgeons leave little room for nasal collapse

Hi there, As a physician of Indian origin with a genetically large nose, I myself underwent rhinoplasty to reduce the size of my nasal dorsum and to improve the definition and elevation of my nasal tip. As someone who performs rhinoplasty, it was an excellent experience for me to be a rhinoplasty patient. From these experiences, I sympathize greatly with your concerns. In general, if you have the typical "large indian/pakistani nose," the surgery you would need... more