Rhinoplasty - why do some surgeons seem to do the same nose for everyone?

A nose should fit your facial features, skin tone, ethnicity, and even height, and a good surgeon will work with you to arrive at the optimally harmonious look.  But many surgeons have a favorite style: the ski jump, the pug, the narrow bridge, etc. When interviewing doctors, be sure to ask to see their... more

I remember growing up with similar memories. There were surgeons in my  area that did very "cookie cutter" type procedures.  Everyone had an over-resected looking button nose. Unfortunately, this often left the person as a "nasal cripple" in terms of function. That is to say, they... more

There is no one perfect nose which works for everyone.  Modern Rhinoplasty techniques are all quite different so that each Rhinoplasty surgery is tailored to fit the patient’s unique facial features.  Many years ago there were not as many techniques available to surgeons, so that many noses did... more

Some rhinoplasty surgeons have made great careers (and lots of money) out of a particular looking nose. Years ago, having a rhinoplasty was a "status" symbol. In the early years of rhinoplasty, patients and their surgeons actually wanted the nose to look "done". When "all the noses... more

The information your friend gave you about the local surgeon can either be a positive or a negative review, depending on your perspective. Rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging operations in plastic surgery. Everyone's nose is structurally different and there are certain apects of healing that can not be... more

That’s a good question that doesn’t have a very good answer. Some surgeons in certain geographic areas will tend to attract a more homogeneous group of patients with similar features who may desire similar types of results. But, in a multiethnic large city, you shouldn’t be able to pass... more