Lose Weight Before Rhinoplasty?

 Hello,

An expert surgeon will be able to base the rhinoplasty on your facial framework. Excess bodyfat will not effect the outcome. Losing weight is great for your overall health, but will not influence rhinoplasty one way or another.

Thank you, and best of luck.

Dr. Nassif

Although weight loss may help lower blood pressure, improve your general health (blood sugar, sleep apnea, etc), and your self esteem, it will not have any bearing on a Rhinoplasty result. The nose is typically not affected by weight gain/loss from a functional or aesthetic standpoint. You may be better prepared psychologically for a Rhinoplasty after reaching your weight goal. If you are taking appetite suppressants, make sure that you discontinue them at least 4 weeks prior to surgery.

 There is no significant relationship between your weight and the appearance of your nose.  An accurate evaluation of your nose will be the same regardless of your weight.  Thus, losing weight is not necessary in order to get a good result.  

Generally, your weight will have very little influence on the techniques used to accomplish a rhinoplasty. It is my opinion that you could proceed with this procedure at this time with undue concern.

Although weight loss really has nothing to do with your nose anatomically because of minimal fat, many patients choose plastic surgery as a reward for losing weight. Set a diet goal, and then set the date for your procedure.