Can I Ask for Jennifer Aniston's Nose when Getting a Nose Job?

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Just like a haircut, can I walk into a plastic surgery consultation with a picture of Jennifer Aniston and say "I want that nose!"...or is that not helpful and doctors get mad at these types of requests?

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS · Answer

When I was a resident I was warned that if a patient comes to my office armed with photos of celebrities or models, turn around and run the other way. This is not necessarily true. Coming with a photo or two of what you like can show the surgeon what your personal aesthetic is. This does not mean you will get a nose exactly like Jennifer Aniston, your nose is unlikely just like hers was before any surgery was performed. What I do with these photos is review why you like the nose you have cut out from the magazine and demonstrate why yours may or may not have any similarities. Also, most photos in magazines are in full makeup to cover imperfection then photo-shopped further to make everything look perfect.
On the other hand, if you think that a nosejob will make your career in modeling or acting, this when bringing photos is counter productive.

Thomas Buonassisi, MD · Answer

She has a nice nose so why not. That is a common type of request. Many patients are unable to express exactly what they wish to change about their nose so they pick their favorite celebrity nose and show me.  I think it actually helps.  I ask the patient what they like or don&rsquo;t like about the celebrity nose so that I get a sense for what the changes that are desired. This dicussion, combined with computer imaging, makes for an excellent consultation.
Of course it is not possible to give you Jennifer Aniston's nose, nor would her nose necessarily suit your face. It may be possible to change your features so they are more similar to hers.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

The short answer is no, it will not happen.  Your anatomy will limit what can and can not be done with your nose.  It wall depends are what we are trying to address.  You can tell your plastic surgeon what you like about a certain nose and bring pictures with you, but to thing that you would have a nose like a certain person is unrealistic.
I would recommend you stay away from any surgeon that will tell you, yes I can get it to look just like hers, not true.  Good luck.

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

Hello,
A physician would not get mad about the request.  It is important to understand that the nose of another individual is tailored to that individual.  You may be inclined to point out aspects of that individuals nose that you like, and ask your physician to try and obtain a similar effect. But ultimately, it comes down to what is the best fitting nose for your face.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

This request may or may not be unreasonable. If you want the exact nose, then yes, this is an unreasonable request. However, if you say that you like the size and shape of her nose and that you would like your nose to be like Jennifer Aniston's, then you may be able to work with your plastic surgeon. Of course, there is no guarantee that you will get the exact same nose, but bringing in pictures of things that you like gives your plastic surgeon an better idea of your aesthetic goals. Good luck!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Computer Imaging is essential for your surgeon and for you. It helps your surgeon know that expectations are realistic, and it gives you a very close visual of what to expect after surgery.
I personally do not find photos of someone else's nose helpful in the evaluation and management of my prospective Rhinoplasty patients. I do bring my morphed, Computer Images to the OR, and try my best to meet the expectations that were established.
I hope this is helpful for you.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

If you see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon he will explain that it gives him a starting point. However, that nose on your face may be inappropriate and not "fit your face". Look for a surgeon whoose overall rhinoplasties you like and are natural appearing.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Elva,
Please....You can ask for Jennifer Aniston's nose, but I don't think that she will be willing to give it to you.  Thanks for your question, it actually comes up in practice often.
A rhinoplasty is not a haircut.  Everyone's nose and facial structure is different.  You can show your rhinoplasty surgeon noses that are pleasing to you to give an idea of what you like.  Your surgeon will be able to tell you how close he or she can come to achieve those goals, but unless you are Jen's identical twin, don't expect her exact nose. 
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

Jennifer Aniston's nose may not be as perfect as you think. While I encourage my patients to actually bring in pictures of noses that they like or prefer, it is not possible to make your nose exactly like the picture you bring in. The reason is because not all noses have the same amount of cartilage, skin thickness varies and size and supporting structures vary from person to person. That being said I do feel it is helpful to bring in a picture of the nose you like at your consultation because most surgeons can at least appreciate the type of profile, the tip position, the length and the rotation that you prefer and that would best fit your face. So in summary, while your nose cannot be made to exactly look like someone else, it is indeed helpful in my opinion to discuss the parts of the ideal nose you like to see where your nose can fit in the scheme of things. I hope this information helps.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

One of the most important things to realize about rhinoplasty is that each nose has a range of possible outcomes based on the original anatomy of the nose.  Another point to consider is that Jennifer Aniston's nose looks great on her face but might not look so good on someone else.
Each individual nose has unique characteristics related to skin thickness, integrity, shape, size, and quality of the structural cartilages, size of the nasal bones, and tip projection/ rotation.  A rhinoplasty result will vary on how these variables can be tailored while preserving structure and function.

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