Can small changes to my nose can make a big difference to me? Is it worth it?

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i went to a consultation and the doctor told me my nose looks good but i don't like my nose. He DID show me ways he can change it, and he only made a little tiny bit of changes that you barely can see. Like removing my little dorsal hump and made my wide tip a little thinner and make my nostrils a little smaller. I love it but i don't know if it's worth spending money for these little changes. My parents sees it as the same nose, but i see a difference. Is it worth it? I just want confidence.

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

No one ever
"needs" a rhinoplasty. It is an elective procedure and only you can
determine if your nasal features concern you enough to do something about
improving the cosmetic appearance of your nose and whether it would be
worthwhile.

Following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes
to tell you exactly what to do based on limited 2 dimensional photos without
examiningyou, physically feeling the
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. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon with extensive nasal
surgery experience who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
(ASAPS) or a facial plastic surgeon (ENT) that you trust and are comfortable
with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Additional information
about the procedure will help you decide if it is a procedure that you want to
pursue.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thanks for your question. Some features of the face and body that seem prominent to a patient might not be obvious to others. Changes to the nose as a result of rhinoplasty are often subtle but can soften the appearance of the face in a positive way. While the changes you seek may not be obvious and drastic, they can improve the appearance of your nose. Whether or not you choose to undergo rhinoplasty is correlated with how unhappy you are with the appearance of your nose.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Without a full set of pictures, it's impossible to give any meaningful opinion. Rhinoplasty is an operation based on millimeters of change. The patients themselves do recognize the changes that are made, but most  acquaintances of the patient don't notice that they've had a nose job.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You have decided with your parents and your doctor whether what he can do is worth it for you. Best of luck.

Gurmander Singh Kohli, MD, FACS · Answer

It all depends on how much the appearance of your nose bothers you. Often patients who need very few subtle changes are the happiest if just those changes are made.

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