Can a plastic surgeon show me how I would look before I got the surgery? Is there a program where I can do this on my own?

Hi and thanks for your question. Unfortunately there is no medical imaging software that does this well. The only reliable change in the nose that can be mimicked fairly close to what you can expect is a lateral view of dorsal nasal hump reduction (and possibly dangling columella correction) - and this is easily done on paper with a black pen. Otherwise the software in my experience is only good to demonstrate very gross changes to nasal shape and how this may affect the overall appearance of the nose relative to the face to help you and your surgeon understand what changes you desire -- in that respect it can be helpful. Once you decide on a change you desire and set up a list of expectations you and your surgeon agree on then the software is not very good at showing a "fine tuned" result, so is not helpful in my experience. Just understand that the rhinoplasty is based on anatomy the software can't necessarily see, and it is using photographic manipulations of a picture, so can at times generate anything you desire, but surgically those results may not be possible. Good as an early guide only.

Hello QWY,Most surgeons will have computer software that can give you an idea of what your will look like.  The images are not a guaranty but merely a way to verify your goals are the same as the surgeons.  Most patients undergoing rhinoplasty are younger and looking to refine or improve the nose instead of making themselves look younger.  I would recommend you consult with a facial plastic surgeon or a plastic surgeon to get an idea of what can be accomplished and make sure your goals are in line with what can be accomplished.I hope this helps and good luck.