Nose Surgery: Changes to the Nose
After reading the past two sections, you should have a better understanding of the structure and anatomy of your nose. Now we can discuss procedures and possible changes to the nose. If you are considering cosmetic nose surgery, the following sections outline how altering different parts of the nose can change appearance and improve overall shape.
Changing the Nose – Male vs. Female
Changing the Length of the Nose
Changing the Rotation of the Nose
Changing the Projection of the Nose
Changing the Tip and Supra-Tip of the Nose
Changing the Nostril Size of the Nose
Although this section will broaden your knowledge about what makes a more balanced nose, remember that rhinoplasty is not a procedure that can simply be broken down into steps. Each nose is unique and thus I treat each nose in an individual way.
The “after” result will be a combination of your surgeon’s skill, sense of aesthetics, your anatomy and the healing that takes place after nose surgery. From all these factors you cannot control how your nose will heal, but you can control who you choose to do your surgery. It is very important to realize that not every doctor performs the surgery the same way. Stated in another way-two different doctors doing nose surgery on the same nose may end up with two very different results. To maximize your outcome make sure you choose a plastic surgeon that specializes in rhinoplasty, since not all do.
When considering procedures to improve the appearance of your nose, it is important to consider the following:
