Rhinoplasty Q&A
80%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
1,005 Reviews
Rhinoplastybefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Rhinoplasty Cost: $5,975

Learn about Rhinoplasty

5,061 people and 803 doctors are talking about Rhinoplasty

Get Free Email Updates

Am I the Right Candidate for Rhinoplasty? (photo)

asked 8 months ago by SpanishBoy
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 221 times
Tags: male, candidate

I hate my nose but I don't know if I am the right to do this surgery. I'm not dissatisfied with my profile (side) view but I hate my nose if I look head on in the mirror. I am looking for natural results but I don't know if I am the right to perform this surgery cause my nose doesn't looks bad in my side view... Help me please.

12 answers to Am I the Right Candidate for Rhinoplasty? (photo)

+1

Rhinoplasty -- am I a candidate?

Your nosecan be refined and narrowed on the frontal viewwithout changing the profile. You should see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who does natural noses for the best result.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

+1

Right candidate for rhinoplasty

There are many different goals that rhinoplasty can accomplish based on the patient’s needs, wishes, and desires. The tip can be made more defined and thinner by a combination of suturing techniques of the tip cartilages and/or removal of a conservative amount of tip cartilage. Osteotomies narrow the nasal bones and midthird of the nose. This can all be accomplished without any change to the profile.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

+1

Am I a Candidate for Rhinoplasty

Anatomically, you are an excellent candidate for rhinoplasty surgery. However success will depend the experience of your surgeon and your goals and expectations.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Am I right for rhinoplasty

Your concerns are common for rhinoplasty patients. Not every patient needs a complete change of every dimension and view of their nose to get improvement. That's why it's never a cookie cutter approach with every patient getting the same procedure. What's important is to make sure that areas that don't need big changes are modified enough to remain in balance with the parts that have had significant change. You should have several consults to get an idea of what can be done... more
Michael L. Schwartz, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

+1

Am I the Right Candidate for Rhinoplasty?

I have performed Rhinoplasty for over 2o years and there are many areas, of the nose, that can be improved or left alone during a Rhinoplasty. This is determined by the proper nasal aesthetics and the individual desires of the patient. If you like your profile but not the front, of your nose....the nose can be thinned by narrowing the nasal bones, upper cartilages and nasal tip. The chin appears a bit weak, on profile and you may consider a chin implant to balance the profile. more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Determining who is a good candidate for rhinoplasty surgery

It would be helpful if you could describe exactly what you 'hate' about your nose and what you would like instead. Rhinoplasty can be very subjective, so please resubmit question so we can provide best possible advise. Thank you, Dr. H
Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
+1

Rhinoplasty to change the front view even if you like your profile.

You do not need to be unhappy with both a front view and the profile view in order to benefit from rhinoplasty surgery. Alterations can be made to enhance any view, however as you point out, there is some influence on all views upon altering just one of them. That being said, it appears as if you would like a thinner more sculpted frontal appearance while leaving your profile alone. It looks as if you would be a good candidate for such a limited procedure. more
Philip Miller, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drphilipmiller.com

+1

Personal consultation and digital imaging would be helpful

You have concerns about nasal shape and size that can be improved with rhinoplasty. The decision to have surgery should be made after personal consultation,examination and digital imaging(morphing)
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
+1

Rhinoplasty is a personal choice

If your nose has been bothering you for some time it would be valuable for you to seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Not everyone is a candidate as many have unrealistic expectations. A mature, well-informed patient, highly motivated individual is a great candidate. After looking at your pictures it appears as if there is some fullness in the middle-third of your nose as well as the tip. I believe subtle refinements here can give you the look you desire.... more
Giancarlo Zuliani, MD

Detroit Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Am I right for rhinoplasty

If you are concerned about the size or shape of your nose, then definitely see a plastic surgeon in consultation to explore your options. From my perspective, I would not consider you a candidate for tip rhinoplasty given the bony hump and nasal architecture. Of course, photos can be deceiving. One would also need to assess the internal structures of the nose to make a surgical recommendation. Best of luck!
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
+1

Rhinoplasty candidate

It is always very reasonable to consider a rhinoplasty based on your personal choice. If you are satisfied with your bridge and profile but dissatisfied with your nasal tip, then only have the tip addressed. I notice some subtle issues from these photos including slight widening of the nose, bifidity of the tip (I can see a slight cleft in the midline) and just a slight bit of fullness superiorly. So a subtle, natural rhinoplasty for these issues would go a long way. ... more
Shepherd G. Pryor, MD

Scottsdale Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.valleyfacialplasticsurgery.com

+1

Am I the Right Candidate for Rhinoplasty? (photo)

Rhinolasty is a personal choice, and the goals for surgery will vary from person to person. It is possible to achieve a natural looking result if you articulate what your goals are, and if the surgeon understands your goals, and they are attainable. It is clear that you do not like your nose, but it would help if you were specific about what features you want to change. Discuss these at the time of your consultation. Best of luck,
Michel Siegel, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

houstonfaces.com

Ask a question