- Considering Rhinoplasty
- (Nose Surgery)
- State of the art nose surgery by Harold Clavin, M.D., F.A.C.S.-
- board certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
- (Nose Surgery)
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Dr. Clavin's Philosophy on the Art of Nasal Surgery
 Am I a good Candidate for nose surgery? |
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Dr. Clavin usually recommends that patients wait until they are at least 16 or 17, and possibly older for boys, before undergoing rhinoplasty. This is because the nose may not be fully developed at a younger age. Rhinoplasty can recontour the nasal profile, change the angle between the nose and upper lip and reshape the nasal tip. Dr. Clavin's goal is a natural looking nose that "fits" with all the rest of the face. Assuming you are in good health, there is no upper age limit for having your nose reshaped. Rhinoplasty is sometimes performed in conjunction with a facelift or other rejuvenative surgery to correct aging changes of the nose such as a drooping tip. Breathing problems related to the internal nasal structures can be corrected at the same time as nose reshaping. Dr. Clavin will be able to help you determine whether these structures should be modified along with reshaping your nose. |
Am I a good candidate for nose surgery?
Some of the indications that you may be a good candidate for rhinoplasty are:
- your nose appears too large for your face
- there is a bump on the nasal bridge when viewed in profile
- your nose seems too wide when viewed from the front
- the nasal tip droops or plunges
- the tip is thickened or enlarged
- your nostrils are excessively flared
- your nose is off-center or crooked
- previous injury has made your nose asymmetrical
It is important that you have a clear idea of how you would like your nose to look and, at the same time, realize that there are limitations to the procedure. Patients with sufficient physical and emotional maturity who undergo rhinoplasty because they want to enhance their self-image are usually very satisfied with their decision.
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