Am I a good candidate for rhinoplasty?

In person exam is essential. Based on limited photos and your desire to improve the look of your nose- you appear to be a good candidate for Rhinoplasty- preferably performed through a closed technique. I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS with extensive experience in Rhinoplasty and review the details of the procedure

A closed rhinoplasty approach can accomplish refinement of the nasal tip, shaving down the dorsal hump, and narrowing the bridge line with all the incisions placed on the inside of the nose. No external incisions are required.

Every nose is different and unique to that individual. If the appearance of your nose concerns you enough to do something about it, it can be improved with a natural artistically performed rhinoplasty. What would be the best option and exact procedure would depend on an examination and discussion about desired outcome. Excellent results can be achieved with either a closed or open technique.

Keep in mind that following advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do based on very limited photos without examining you, physically feeling your tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history and discussing the pros and cons of the operative procedure would not be in your best interest. Natural appearing results need to be individualized and what is appropriate for one patient is not necessarily the best for someone else. I would suggest that you find a surgeon with extensive rhinoplasty experience certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, M.D., FACS

La Jolla, California