Nose Reshaping

An important step

In planning the procedure, your surgeon will decide on the ideal lines of the nasal profile. This planning phase of rhinoplasty requires not only an intimate knowledge of nasal anatomy and structural support, but also a strong artistic sense of facial balance and harmony.

During your consultation, your surgeon will take a full medical history. He will ask you about any injuries or previous surgeries to your nose.

In order to have a good assessment before the surgery, you will need to tell your surgeon why you are unhappy with your nose appearance and what results you are hoping to achieve.

Discussing it through

• It is very important that your description of your ideal nose is exact. Failure to do so may result in an average nose that is far from the exact shape and size you had in mind. Your surgeon will then determine if what your expectations are right for your type of face.
• You must, though, have realistic expectations considering the size of your original nose. Skin thickness varies greatly and a small, delicate nose cannot be made from a large, thickened one.
• Photographs of your ideal nose are a great tool in determining your goals.
• Your surgeon may also use computer simulations for you to have a clearer picture of how this change will alter your appearance. They will also help you describe what you want and don't want from your procedure. Keep in mind that a computer simulation is not a guarantee of the result, as each person?s tissues have their own healing pattern that may influence the outcome to some extent.