Realistic expectations for Rhinoplasty - can this be done? (photos)

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Hi. I hate my nose and am determined to have rhinoplasty. I have not yet chosen my surgeon, but I feel I need to know whether my expectations are realistic before I go for consultations. My nose is wide and the tip is turned down. I want a natural lookingnose, a bit narrower and tip not down. I have attached photos of my nose . Can this be done and if yes would it be considered a relatively easy or a complicated surgery bearing in my mind every surgery has risks. Thanks.

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

You will definitely benefit from rhinoplasty surgery. You are a great candidate and this result is achievable and realistic. Simulations are great tools for us surgeons to understand our patient's expectations. Your surgeon will have a pretty good idea about what you want. As you mentioned, every surgery has its risks even a simple wisdom tooth removal comes with a complication risk. With that said, rhinoplasty is one of the easiest and low-risk surgeries. Make sure you do your research well and choose a board-certified and experienced surgeon for your operation. Best of luck to you.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

The results are realistic but a surgeon can never replicate exactly a photoshoped computer image. As long as you are aware of these limitations you can get a rhinoplasty with a good result.
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Dr. J

Paul E. Chasan, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are an excellent candidate for rhinoplasty. I would also recommend a small chin implant. I think rhinoplasty is one of the most beautifying surgeries that we do as plastic surgeons. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty surgery. It is important to only see plastic surgeons with extensive experience in rhinoplasty, ie perform at least 6 per month and have performed hundreds of cases. Also, critically evaluate on-line galleries to see if their art form resonates with yours. Rhinoplasty is definitely a grey haired plastic surgeon's sport. Best wishes to you.

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Are your expectations realistic? You appear to be a very good candidate for rhinoplasty. Your simulation seems basically realistic and close to what could be achieved. If the end result falls short it will be that your simulation may have a millimeter more tip projection then your final result may have.

Barry M. Weintraub, MD, FACS · Answer

Just based on the photos, you appear to have realistic expectations and you could be a great candidate for a rhinoplasty surgery, though a physical exam would be necessary to be certain. As a board certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience in rhinoplasty surgery, I see patients with nasal configurations like yours daily. They key to rhinoplasty surgery is to look like no one touched you and for the result to appear so natural that you look like you were born with your result! In your case, you straightened the bridge of your nose, eliminating the bump. This could be accomplished by filing the bones (rather than breaking them). The lower part of your nose has been addressed as well, and the confluent straightness to the tip could likely be achieved by trimming/manipulating your lower-lateral cartilages. You also increased your projection of the tip, which a columellar strut would address. Overall, while “real life” surgery can’t exactly replicate what photoshopping an image creates, I believe that in the hands of the right surgeon with decades of experience, a straighter profile with a more feminine tip could be achieved.  I recommend consulting in person with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals.

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hi. Looking at your pic you are surely excellent candidate for rhinoplasty and both your issues can be addressed. Pic with front view will be more helpful to give more details.Best is to consult board certified plastic surgeon with good experience in rhinoplasty surgery.Every surgery is associated with complications but in experienced hands it is mostly safe procedure. Hope I have cleared your doubts. Thanks for posting. All the best.

Devan Griner, MD · Answer

Based on the pictures you provided, the result you are wanting is very achievable. More pictures from different angles and a physical exam are needed to determine all the characteristics of your nose that affect the outcome, but what you have posted is a very reasonable request. This would be considered a fairly straightforward rhinoplasty in the hands of an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon and should be able to be done in with a closed rhinoplasty. Hope this helps!

Realistic expectations for Rhinoplasty - can this be done? (photos)

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