Minor rhinoplasty - is it possible to perform such a small change?

Some of the best patients are attractive individuals who have decent noses and only need a "little" tweak. This also can separate rhinoplasty experts from the average surgeon. Anyone can take a big potato and make it into a smaller potato and make the patient happy. It often takes more skill to refine what is already a fairly nice nose.

Thank you for your question regarding rhinoplasty.  For many patients, only a small change in the shape or size of the nose is desired or needed to achieve an excellent outcome.  Most patients don't want to look operated on, but want to achieve better facial symmetry or balance with their other facial features.  Your desire for a conservative rhinoplasty is reasonable and you should be comfortable discussing your concerns and desire for minimal change with your plastic surgeon.  Make sure you choose a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in rhinoplasty for best results.  Good luck to you. 

Correcting a nose that is too wide and bulbous is common when performing a primary rhinoplasty. Even though you do not want too many changes, an expert facial plastic surgeon will always make sure that your nose is in harmony with the rest of your facial features, leaving a balanced and natural look. When I perform rhinoplasty for my patients, I always make sure to listen to their goals and develop a unique and tailored approach to ensure the best results possible. To answer your question, it is possible to perform rhinoplasty that will meet your goals.

You should consult with an experience plastic surgeon to evaluate you.  Ask to look at photos of cases that are similar to you to help,communicate your goals.  also, it would be great if you could resubmit your question with photos.

        Rhinoplasty should be performed to the patient's specifications if anatomically and technically possible.  I only change those things that the patient wants changed.  Subtle changes are very possible, and rhinoplasties should look natural.

What you want can be achieved IF you select an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who does natural noses.   The surgery is done in 1 operation. 

Yes, it is possible to have Rhinoplasty surgery with subtle changes.  My goal is to always perform surgeries that look natural and enhance the beauty of the face.  I always have very detailed discussions with my patients regarding expectations, goals, and outcomes.  You should feel comfortable with your doctor and be able to communicate easily and effectively.  If you find an experienced and skillful facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon only one surgery should be necessary.  Good Luck! 

It is very important to have clear goals before undergoing a rhinoplasty.  Computer imaging can expedite this conversation.  Experienced rhinoplasty surgeons can give subtle changes, as long as that is what the patient desires.  It is NOT a good idea to go into a rhinoplasty expecting to perform the operation twice.  Do it right the first time.  

A finesse rhinoplasty is not an unusual request.  Computer imaging can be used to define the exact changes that you are seeking.  Good communication is necessary for your to get the result that you desire.  If you only have an enlarged or bulbous nasal tip then you may only need a tip plasty and not a full rhinoplasty surgery.   

A rhinoplasty can be performed to improve on minor things and to make minor changes. That is the finesse.