Am I a candidate for Rhinoplasty? What options are available?

Hi and thanks for your question.IMHO you are a very good candidate for a rhinoplasty. I perform all of my primary rhinoplasties with the closed method. I would also suggest you think about a chin implant to bring more harmony to your profile.As far as to who should performed your surgery......it depends more than anything on the experience of the surgeon. That's why it's so important that you be able to see allot of photos before and after. You want to be able to urge the whole of the work. I make a comparison to baseball. Think about this. Would you rather have a player on your team that hits a home run once in awhile or one that has a consistent average? There are some excellent facial plastic surgeons as there are plastic surgeons who do beautiful nasal work. When it comes to your nose, it's is imperative that you research as much as you possibly can before making your decision. This is your face and there no covering it up.I wish you the best on your journey. I hope that the info provided has been helpful. Should you require any further clarification, do not hesitate to contact us. I personally conduct all the consultations and formulate an individual operative plan based on physical findings. We are one of only a few in South Florida that employ a web based program called TouchMD. Through this program potential patients from as far away as California can upload their photos. I then review each and everyone and draw my recommendations on your actual picture. This info is made available to you with the use of a private password that only you will have. TouchMD is private and follows all applicable privacy laws (HIPPA). I answer all questions personally, not through patient coordinators or other marketing individuals.good luck, Dr PG

A person's decision to change and hopefully improve anatomic aspect of their body is a personal choice. No one can really tell you what you need - you can only articulate your desires and a qualified Plastic Surgeon can render an opinion as to how that can be achieved. Your nose can be improved and straightened. I personally use a closed technique and would do so in your case. I would like to see the tip more refined, the middle third reduced and the profile although not exceptionally displeasing can be brought closer to your face giving you a more delicate and refined look. Seek an experienced Board Certified PS with expertise in Rhinoplasty.

If you are healthy, unhappy with your nose and have realistic expectations then you are likely a good candidate for rhinoplasty.  Given your photos and comments, it looks like you would certainly benefit from a surgery to improve your symmetry, straighten your nose, take down the bump and likely improve  your breathing in the process.  My advice is to seek a surgeon who is a rhinoplasty expert with additional training in aesthetic surgery or ear , nose and throat surgery.  Experience matters most in rhinoplasty results. 

The complaints you have over your nose are very common issues rhinoplasty patient have over their nose.  You need to not have a history of trauma to the nose to have it appear crooked.  Addressing the crooked nose is a challenging issue to address in rhinoplasty.  It is one which requires a good grasp of techniques available to help give the nose a straighter appearance.  It is best to seek consultation with a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty.

A crooked nose and bump on the nose are common reasons patients seek consultation for rhinoplasty.  When the bump is small this can be surgically smoothed with a more limited procedure.  With a larger bump or to straighten the bones of the nose, the nasal bones and cartilage need to be straightened which leads to slightly more swelling recovery.  It depends on the degree of deviation of the nasal septum and if there are associated breathing problems to determine which procedure is best for you.  I recommend you see a surgeon with extensive experience in rhinoplasty who can address both the appearance and any potential breathing concerns.