The answer to your question depends on what procedure is being done. Rhinoplasty is not one operation. It is a general term for many different procedures used to shape an author, the nose. Some procedures are primarily based on changing the profile and other procedures change what it looks like from a frontal view. Rhinoplasty surgery is considered fairly complex and I suggest looking for plastic surgeons who have extensive experience with this procedure. Ideally look for plastic surgeons who focus exclusively on rhinoplasty surgery, or those who have rhinoplasty as a major part of their practice. Look for providers, who have at least one to two decades of rhinoplasty experience. Schedule multiple appointments with different providers. During each consultation, ask each provider to open up their portfolio and show you their entire collection of before and after pictures of previous patients who had similar facial characteristics to your own. Bring pictures of your face to use as reference during the consultation. It’s important for you to be able to communicate the exact type of changes you’re looking for whether you understand the nomenclature for the procedure or not. It’s important to put in a solid effort to find the best provider for this procedure. Doing so maximizes high, patient satisfaction and minimizes disappointment, and the need for revision surgery. Take care notes during each consultation, especially regarding the quantity and quality of the before and after pictures. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD