Is it possible to achieve this rhinoplasty result while maintaining better breathing? (Photos)

Hello! Thank you for your question. From the photo and the information I can say that you need to be careful when you choose you surgeon because you have both functionally and aesthetically problems with your nose. For this situation your surgeon needs to be both ENT and facial plastic surgeon. This way you can achieve your desired look and breathing. If you can provide photos with better lighting, from the front of your face and 1 meter away I would be able to make a proper evaluation. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best Regards!

Based on your photos, he appeared to have an over projected nasal appearance and possibly a long nasal appearance. You would require an examination to determine the reason why you are not breathing well. In general, breathing should not get worse after Rhinoplasty surgery - breathing should improve. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph

Thank you for your question. It's very common for surgeons to fix deviated septum during rhinoplasty surgery. This will improve your breathing issues tremendously. You are a good candidate for this surgery. Simulation is never 100% when it comes to reality, but once your surgeon gets a good idea about what you are looking for, your surgery will make you happy. Best wishes.

Hi and thanks for the question! It is hard to promise any kind of results online based off a photo and not knowing the anatomic cause for your nasal breathing problems but I will say I have seen many patients with similar situations have both their nasal breathing improved and the shape of their nose improved in a single surgery with cosmetic results like the one you have shown. I would recommend going to a Facial Plastic Surgeon since they do a residency in ENT so they can make sure to improve the function of your breathing in addition to improve the cosmesis of the shape of your nose. Best of luck!

With any nasal surgery there is a risk of compromising breathing, especially when one is making the nose smaller. Fortunately, if done carefully, breathing can be maintained if not improved during the surgery. A thorough examination is necessary to see which procedures would be be performed with rhinoplasty to improve breathing.

Interesting question. We have done some publishing and lecturing on precisely that. The key is that there are rhinoplasty maneuvers where we can make the nose smaller (like in your desired after photo), while increasing the patency and strength of your nose. So, yes, this can be done.

Thank you for your question. I think rhinoplasty is one of the most beautifying surgeries that we do as plastic surgeons. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty surgery. It is important to only see plastic surgeons with extensive experience in rhinoplasty, ie perform at least 6 per month and have performed hundreds of cases. Also, critically evaluate on-line galleries to see if their art form resonates with yours. Rhinoplasty is definitely a grey haired plastic surgeon's sport. Best wishes to you.

A functional rhinoplasty would improve your breathing as well as address aesthetic concerns of your nose. The functional part typically involves a turbinoplasty and septoplasty.

Good Morning! Yes, it's absolutely possible to achieve cosmetic improvement at the same time as improving breathing. In my opinion, that's the goal of rhinoplasty - make the nose look and function better. The changes you've shown on profile are reasonable. It's important to remember that the smaller the nose is made, the higher the chance of creating nasal obstruction. So, it's always a balance between making the nose looking better and maintaining function. I would suggest a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon to learn more. Hope this helps you!

Much more information is as a full set of facial photographs that are in focus from all angles, and an internal examination of your nose to determine what is causing the nasal instruction. There are many issues inside the nose it can cause nasal obstruction. Look for a double board-certified ENT/facial plastic surgeon with extensive experience to give you the best functional and cosmetic results. The rhinoplasty procedure is much more difficult than the functional breathing procedures so choose your surgeon wisely based on extensive rhinoplasty experience. Digital computer imaging of your nose from different angles would also be helpful in the communication process.