I've had issues with my nose since I was a kid, but it's really begun to cause major issues lately. I have trouble breathing out of my left nostril and my nose is overall crooked, droopy & uneven. I've always been self-conscious about my nose and I want to make a change to have a nose that fits my face better and is more symmetrical but doesn't drastically alter my appearance. Would I be a good candidate for rhinoplasty/septoplasty and would my case be considered complex?
May 12, 2022
Answer: Natural, Male Rhinoplasty Anyone who thinks that nasal surgery is not complex has not done enough rhinoplasties to be experienced! I consider every case complicated since every patient presents with issues that are unique. I’ve operated on various sets of identical twins, and even they have different anatomy. Based solely on your photos, it appears that you would be a good candidate for a rhinoplasty, though a history and physical exam are necessary to be sure. If you are having difficulty breathing through one nostril, you very likely have a deviated septum which could be addressed at the same time as the rhinoplasty via a septoplasty. A septoplasty is also useful because it provides material for me to manipulate to improve your tip projection. As a board certified plastic surgeon, I consult with potential rhinoplasty patients on a daily basis, and rhinoplasty surgery is one of my favorite operations to perform. Male rhinoplasty differs from female rhinoplasty since the bones are more formidable, and the outcome should favor a result that is handsome and masculine. Your nose is quite unique in that the tip is very blunted, which is likely one of the elements that have made you self-conscious as you’ve described. This is due to a very short columella that “hooks” your nose down and produces a convexity on the dorsum that is asymmetric. The bony elements of your nose can be filed down, and the cartilage trimmed and reshaped to address the dorsal hump and droopy, crooked tip. Projection is an important key in your case, and I agree with you that a rhinoplasty should look very natural, as the nose should complement your features. Surgery should never be taken lightly, and I recommend you consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon who has decades of experience with rhinoplasty surgery.
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May 12, 2022
Answer: Natural, Male Rhinoplasty Anyone who thinks that nasal surgery is not complex has not done enough rhinoplasties to be experienced! I consider every case complicated since every patient presents with issues that are unique. I’ve operated on various sets of identical twins, and even they have different anatomy. Based solely on your photos, it appears that you would be a good candidate for a rhinoplasty, though a history and physical exam are necessary to be sure. If you are having difficulty breathing through one nostril, you very likely have a deviated septum which could be addressed at the same time as the rhinoplasty via a septoplasty. A septoplasty is also useful because it provides material for me to manipulate to improve your tip projection. As a board certified plastic surgeon, I consult with potential rhinoplasty patients on a daily basis, and rhinoplasty surgery is one of my favorite operations to perform. Male rhinoplasty differs from female rhinoplasty since the bones are more formidable, and the outcome should favor a result that is handsome and masculine. Your nose is quite unique in that the tip is very blunted, which is likely one of the elements that have made you self-conscious as you’ve described. This is due to a very short columella that “hooks” your nose down and produces a convexity on the dorsum that is asymmetric. The bony elements of your nose can be filed down, and the cartilage trimmed and reshaped to address the dorsal hump and droopy, crooked tip. Projection is an important key in your case, and I agree with you that a rhinoplasty should look very natural, as the nose should complement your features. Surgery should never be taken lightly, and I recommend you consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon who has decades of experience with rhinoplasty surgery.
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May 11, 2022
Answer: Rhinoplasty candidacy You are a great candidate for a rhinoplasty. An intranasal examination would be necessary to determine your candidacy for septoplasty. I would suggest setting up a live or virtual consultation where your surgeon can use computer imaging in order to help demonstrate the changes that you would like to see to the appearance of your nose. You can have a nose that is improved in appearance but won't drastically alter your appearance.
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May 11, 2022
Answer: Rhinoplasty candidacy You are a great candidate for a rhinoplasty. An intranasal examination would be necessary to determine your candidacy for septoplasty. I would suggest setting up a live or virtual consultation where your surgeon can use computer imaging in order to help demonstrate the changes that you would like to see to the appearance of your nose. You can have a nose that is improved in appearance but won't drastically alter your appearance.
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