Posted November 04, 2008 in Blog, Rhinoplasty, Uncategorized
I was recently asked about a “quick fix” rhinoplasty on the plastic surgery patient chat line RealSelf.com. This is another case of “if it sounds too good to be true….then it usually isn’t”. The question involved a quick fix to narrow the bottom part of the nose. Rhinoplasty has been described as the most difficult of all facial plastic surgical procedures by the greatest plastic surgeons in the world. Sculpting the nose to blend in with the other surrounding facial features is the goal. A beautiful nose “gets out of the way” of attractive eyes, cheeks, jaw line, and mouth. Narrowing the base of the nose can be one step in a rhinoplasty, very rarely the only step. When one area of the nose is altered, the rest of nose is usually sculpted to fit the change. The most essential aspect of rhinoplasty is the proper diagnosis of what is causing the perceived problem. Once the diagnosis is made, then a properly qualified rhinoplastic surgeon can carry out the necessary maneuvers to accomplish the desired results. It is essential to choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully. Everyone’s nose is different, and surgeon’s skills and aesthetic senses of beauty differ. Take your time and make sure that you and your surgeon are “on the same page” with regard to your expectations and the surgeons ability to meet those expectations. By all means avoid the “quick fix”. The first rhinoplasty operation is your best chance at getting the excellent result that you desire. Revision rhinoplasty is more difficult because of what has been removed as well as scar tissue.
