Can the Doctor Give Me an Idea of What my Nose Will Look Like After Surgery?

Question

I have a bump in my nose. Is there is anyway for the doctor to show me either digitally or pictures of another nose so I have an idea of what it will look like after surgery. I am looking for a doctor and price estimate. I am willing to travel anywhere in the USA for someone who does good work.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

We have a 3-D self imager called FaceTouchUp imbedded on thelink below. Any patient can go in, upload a photograph, and manipulate their image on their own computer imaging online. The price of a rhinoplasty is located on the link below, but always usually includes the operating room, anesthesia, and surgeon’s fees.  For many before and after closed rhinoplasty examples, please see the link and the video below

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Computer imaging has become the standard pre-operative tool for the rhinoplasty surgeon. It sold school to cling to the belief it causes too rigid patient expectations. And the other issue of medico legal risk to the surgeon can be dealt with by truly informed consent. The cost is truly market driven, with more popular, (and hopefully better!) surgeons charging more. You're a great candidate, so go for it.

Thomas Buonassisi, MD · Answer

Hello,

	Computer imaging is not a perfect technology for every type of cosmetic surgery, but it is excellent for visualizing the potential results of cosmetic rhinoplasty. You should seek out a qualified cosmetic rhinoplasty expert in your area who offers computer imaging as a standard part of the consult. If your surgeon is an expert, they will be able to show you different degrees of change to your nose and use your morphed images as a communication tool to come to some agreement on the appropriate surgical plan.

	You can find more information about computer imaging by clicking the link below.

	Sincerely,

	Dr. Buonassisi

Adam David Lowenstein, MD, FACS · Answer

Photos of your nose can be manipulated on a computer screen to give you some sense of what different changes in your nose will look like.  While this is not a guarantee of postoperative appearance, I find that it is very helpful to my patients in my rhinoplasty consultations.  Many plastic surgeons utilize this technology, and I think you will enjoy visualizing the different things that can be done with rhinoplasty.  Good luck with your surgery!

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Computer imaging vs see post operative photos or both? Tough question. I feel computer imaging gives the patient a unrealistic idea of the appearance of their noses. It seems healing is a multi demensional phenomena. That never really approaches the computer image given, thusly, a false hope. Seeing photos of previous patients seems to be the better way to demonstrate the artistic eye and skill of the surgeon. The combination I find confuses most. I guess the real answer it is a leap of faith.

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Answer: Computer imaging gives an idea of rhinoplasty results

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Answer: A picture is worth a thousand words.

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