Do Doctors Usually Refuse Your Request for a Nose Job?

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So, I have really been considering getting a nose job for a long time now. I consider my nose to be crooked/leaning to one side, it has a bump in the middle, and I would like to have the length reduced. Do doctors usually deny the patient surgery if he/she thinks its not that bad? because I would really like to get these things fixed, but they might not be considered dramatic problems.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

The simple answer to your question is "yes".  Some patients are not appropriate candidates for physiologic issues (active heart problems), for psychological reasons (unreasonable expectations, body dysmorphia), and for anatomical reasons (good nasal aesthetics that cannot be improved on).  However, it is up to the Rhinoplasty Surgeon to make the decision on whether to proceed or not.  A number of poor celebrity Rhinoplasty results bear witness to the fact that an individual will probably find a Surgeon to do their procedure, regardless of the quality of the indications.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

If the patient has enough issues with the nose that can be improved with elective surgery, has realistic expectations, and is emotionally and physically ready for the surgery, then it is acceptable to undergo the rhinoplasty procedure.  On occasion when a patient has medical or psychological issues, a surgeon will deny the patient surgery if they do not think the patient is fit to undergo the procedure.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

It is very difficult to answer your question without seeing your pictures &ndash; you should consider posting images showing your areas of concern.  Perhaps the surgeon may feel that the problem is not as severe as you perceive to be

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your verbiage, you may be a candidate for nose job surgery. Feel free to repost your question with photos.

	I may avoid performing nose job surgery for the following reasons:

	1) I may not feel comfortable performing the operation.

	2)The risks of surgery do not outweigh a non-surgical approach.

	3) The patient would be a better candidate for a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty.

	4) The patient has unrealistic expectations.

	5) A parent, spouse or significant-other is against surgery.

	6) I sense the patient may not be happy after surgery.

	That being said, most patients with crooked long noses that have bumps are candidates for Rhinoplasty surgery. You may wish to get a second opinion from another reputable, experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.

	Hope this helps.

	Dr. Joseph

Daniel Reichner, MD, FACS · Answer

Jen

	Based on your description, you sound like a good candidate for a rhinoplasty - however photographs would be very helpful.  There are several reasons why a good plastic surgeon might refuse to perform a rhinoplasty.  The patient's age is important - some surgeons just don't feel comfortable with younger patients.  The severity of the deformity is another reason - if the deformities are minor a doctor may recommend against a rhinoplasty.  The patient's emotional state or stability - the rhinoplasty surgeon my feel the patient has unrealistic expectations or is emotionally unstable.  Finally, not all facial plastic surgeons or plastic surgeons are comfortable performing rhinoplasty.  In my experience, there are only a few of us who really enjoy, specialize and make rhinoplasty a major part of our practice.  If you have not done so already, consider getting a second opinion.

Edward J. Bednar, MD · Answer

In cases where expectations cannot be met or underlying medical issues are of great concern, a doctor should refuse to perform surgery on a patient.

Do Doctors Usually Refuse Your Request for a Nose Job?

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