Which is better - the patient telling the surgeon the changes they like or let the surgeon do what they think is appropriate?

This is a wonderful question. Communication between you and your surgeon is the most important thing you can do to achieve the desired results. What you think looks good may not be consistent with the surgeons opinion and vice versa. I love getting input and feedback from my patients in terms of the changes they would like to see with their nose. It is the surgeons job to then direct the patient to what is reasonable/possible within the confines of surgery and the patients other facial features. I typically will do this through 1-3 rounds of morphed photos. If you can not come to an agreement with your surgeon it may be time to have consultation with a surgeon who shares the same aesthetic ideals as you. Hope this helps!

Hello, thank you for your question. In order to achieve the best results that will complement your face and is aesthetically pleasing the patient and the doctor should work together. Using the doctors expertise and taking the patients wants into consideration, it is possible to achieve the nose that is perfect for each patient. Of course you should always be mindful of your doctors opinions, we always prioritize our patients safety first.