The best candidates for Rhinoplasty are people who are looking for improvement, not perfection, in the way their nose appears. If you're physically healthy, psychologically stable, and realistic in your expectations, than you may be a good Rhinoplasty candidate.
A majority of our Rhinoplasty patients in general are not happy with the appearance of their noses and are looking for an alternative through Rhinoplasty surgery. Skin type and ethnic background, are important factors you should consider in discussions with your surgeon prior to nose surgery.
Age may also be a consideration. Many surgeons prefer not to operate on patients until after they've finished growing that is generally around the age of 14 or 15. Exceptions are cases in which the patients are having trouble breathing.
Although the reasons for the having the Rhinoplasty procedure are many, you are probably a good candidate for Rhinoplasty if you have one of the following conditions:
- You have a nose that he or she feels is disproportionate to the size of his or her face
- You have nostrils that are excessively flared
- You have a bump on the bridge of the nose
- You have a nose that appears to wide when viewed from the front
- You have a tip that droops or plunges, or is thickened or enlarged
- You have a nose that is crooked or off-center
- You have a previous injury which has left your nose asymmetrical
- You have problems breathing due to structural defects
These are the most common reasons for considering a Rhinoplasty procedure but are not the only reasons. If you feel unhappy with your nose for any reason, you can still come in and talk to the doctor.
Just remember, a good Rhinoplasty candidate should have realistic expectations and specific goals that can be candidly discussed with your Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon.