Is getting a finesse rhinoplasty worth it?

Question

I have an bad deviated septum that I'm fixing at the end of this year with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. Since I will be going under, I'm considering also a rhinoplasty. I do not hate my nose at all, but can make some tweaks to make it look better (like slightly narrowing my bridge, and lifting the tip slightly). Since rhinoplasty has a high revision rate, is it worth to go under if I don't hate my nose and would do minor tweaks? I would hate to be left with a worse result.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.If there are imperfections on your nose, I recommend you to get a rhinoplasty surgery on the same time with the septoplasty. I am sure your doctor will listen to your expectation and don't make too much changes on your appearance.If you trust your surgeon then you can go for it!Best regards!

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

If you are considering rhinoplasty, it is definitely better to do at the same time as septoplasty. Sometimes the cartilage that is taken while straightening the septum is used to refine and lift the nasal tip. It is important to find a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty, doing it every week for the best chance at a good result. Look at the photos and undergo computer imaging to see if the surgeon's techniques align with your vision.

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACS · Answer

Adding a rhinoplasty on to a septal deviation repair because you are already under is the correct thing to do if the appearance of your nose has been something that has bothered you for some time.  If you are not particularly concerned with the appearance of your nose you may want to consider some of the variables such as cost and additional recovery time.  Revision of your surgery should absolutely be part of your decision process, however, a well executed primary rhinoplasty in good hands yields good results the first time.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Septorhinoplasty is very frequently performed procedure by a rhinoplasty expert. Only on the basis of inperson consultation and discussion about your expectations surgeon can decide whether rhinoplasty should be considered in your case. Good luck.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Rhinoplasty, finesse or otherwise, is only worthwhile performing  if you don’t like the appearance of the nose. Whether you call it finesse or not the results are really dependent on the skill of the surgeon you use. The term finesse makes it sound more appealing but really doesn’t differentiate it from any other rhinoplasty

Is getting a finesse rhinoplasty worth it?

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