Is getting a finesse rhinoplasty worth it?

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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

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

As you know, your nose is the centerpiece of your face. It is always beneficial to have Functional work and cosmetic work performed at the same operation. If you would like a more definitive answer from the experts, please consider re-asking your question with photographs. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph

William C. Harris, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. I think the best way to think about it is how much your nasal shape concerns you on a regular basis. If it a persistent concern and depending on what you’re interested in changing (no photos to review), rhinoplasty is a great procedure with impactful results. You’re right to see a board certified facial plastic surgeon and I would just look at their before and after results (making sure they have many) to make sure your aesthetics align with theirs. Best of luck in pursuing this procedure and I hope this helps

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Much more information is needed, such as a full set of facial photographs from all angles to make a better determination. Rhinoplasty is more difficult than a septoplasty, so it's important understand what can and cannot be accomplished with your nose. Considered digital computer imaging to help make your decision. Since rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult procedures to perform correctly, Study your prospective surgeon's before and after rhinoplasty photo Gallery to make sure that it is extensive, and with natural results that you like. In our practice, a touch-up revision rhinoplasty occurs approximately 10% of the time

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Is getting a finesse rhinoplasty worth it? that is a good question, and one that not only patients  but also surgeons struggle with. I go into a Rhinoplasty case with a very high degree of confidence when a patient has a huge hook nose with a prominent dorsal hump and a severely drooping tip. In such dramatic cases the results Will almost always be much better than the starting point even if the end result has imperfections. But if a nose is not that bad to start with the least imperfection may make it worse than it was before. So the answer to your question depends on how much the nose bothers you, and how good your surgeon is at doing finesse rhinoplasties and avoiding the possibility of making it worse rather than better. in your case you are already going to be on the table for you are septal surgery so that makes it a little easier to have the rhinoplasty since it does not have to be a wholly separate independent procedure. If you do go ahead with the finesse rhinoplasty, just be sure to be on the same page with you a surgeon as to what the goals are. If you want him to be conservative and avoid overdoing it, make sure he knows that, since he may think that you are looking for a bigger change than you are if you do not make that clear.

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