Rhinoplasty Trends: Should You Embrace or Avoid Them?

Rhinoplasty is a highly difficult surgery. The aesthetics of the nose are multi-faceted and the structure is complex, making the surgeon’s job much trickier than with other cosmetic procedures. When choosing a surgeon, it may be difficult to sort through all of your options, but there are many emerging trends that some specialists seem to cling to, which may be good or bad depending on your personal tastes. Here are some of the more common trends in the field.

“Done” Nose

While some people actually like the perfection of a “done” rhinoplasty, most would prefer something more natural. If you notice in the after shots of your plastic surgeon’s portfolio that all of the noses look eerily alike, you are in the presence of a cookie cutter doctor. The most skilled surgeons with the best aesthetics will have had clients that have a variety of end results, most that suit their individual features. A “done” nose will follow a similar format regardless of the individual’s other features. They may all be scooped at the bridge, slightly upturned, and button-like.

Conservative Approach

There are many plastic surgeons that prefer to retain the most natural appearance as possible. They tend to perform conservative nose job procedures that focus on reducing or eliminating problem areas but won’t make any drastic changes. They are masters at “finesse” rhinoplasty or for those seeking subtle improvements. However, if you are keen on a total nose overhaul, you will likely be disappointed with the results and even end up heading in for a revision nose job.

Ski-Slope Bridge

Some surgeons become fixated on creating one specific feature regardless of your facial balance. Often times you’ll notice several patients leaving the doctor’s office with a scooped or ski-slope nose bridge. This is a nose bridge that is slightly concave leading to a more upturned tip. While it can be quite cute and endearing on certain females, it is generally not considered masculine and also doesn’t suit all female faces. If you’re seeking a straighter or more angular bridge, make sure your surgeon isn’t partial to this look.

Feminine Noses

Much like the scoop nosed obsessed surgeon, some doctors, whether by chance or choice, happen to operate on a larger number of female patients. The result is that they are less experienced dealing with the different facial structure and aesthetics of a male nose. If you are a male seeking rhinoplasty, make sure that your surgeon performs a balanced number of surgeries on both genders.

Finesse

Just want a bit of fine-tuning? A finesse rhinoplasty specialist makes minor adjustments to your nose, such as fixing a slight crook or a gently drooping tip. The results are often undetectable to an outsider, but can open up your face and improve your overall appearance. The costs can be just as expensive, so make sure that any minor imperfections will be worth the hefty price tag as well as the recovery time you’ll have to invest.