People naturally want to address aspects of the nose they don’t like because it takes up such a significant and central portion of the entire face. And rhinoplasty can accomplish that goal.

The ability to have a nose job done in a subtle, elegant way while still preserving the other natural features of the face appeals to many patients. For some people, a nose job may be a way to fix a birth defect, mend a facial fracture, or address a medical condition that is preventing them from breathing normally. Others may choose to undergo rhinoplasty solely for cosmetic purposes, such as to correct a sagging, aging nose and restore a younger-looking appearance.

A thorough examination of the nose’s internal and external components can be provided by plastic surgeons with significant experience performing rhinoplasty. The likelihood is high that your “new” nose will remain with you for the remainder of your lifetime because the effects of a nose job are long-lasting.

Given this, a lot of patients are interested in learning what can be achieved through nose surgery. It’s best to talk to your plastic surgeon about your expectations and goals so they can explain what’s feasible and address any issues you may have.

The most typical deviations or issues that patients want to address through a nose job include:

bumps or dips on the bridge of the nose
An excessively Bulbous or asymmetrical tip to the nose
Too-wide, too-large, or turned-up nostrils
a nose that is out of proportion with the rest of the face
See the list of information about what a nose job can do for patients below.

Straighten a crooked nose.
Sometimes a nose injury can result in crookedness, bumps, indentations, or other aesthetic issues. All of these can be fixed with a nose job. The nasal bones or septum don’t sit in the middle of the face, resulting in a crooked nose. Trauma or genetics could be to blame for this.

Remember that it might not be possible to completely straighten the nose in a single operation, especially if the tissues have sustained significant damage from one or more broken noses over time.

Fix the nose’s angle.
The resulting lines can give the nose the appearance of being either too long or too short if the angle of the nose in relation to the forehead or upper lip is “off” in some way. A more proportionate appearance can be achieved by adjusting the angle.

Smooth, pronounced dips and bumps on the bridge of the nose
A nasal bump, like a crooked nose, may appear after an injury or it may have been hereditary from birth. A bump may develop due to excessive bone and cartilage development or it may be the result of scar tissue developing after trauma. A plastic surgeon can “raise” dips, smooth out bumps, and make the nose profile appear smoother and more “regular.”

What is it a nose job can’t fix?
Rhinoplasty does have a very specific focus, even though it can undoubtedly enhance the harmony of the face and make the nose blend more naturally with the other features. The fundamental structure of the nose cannot be altered by a nose job, and genetics still play a role in how the nose ages. Additionally, since nose surgery focuses on contours rather than the quality of the skin, it won’t treat spots, redness, or other similar cosmetic issues.

Furthermore, just because you like the way a certain nose shape looks on someone else doesn’t necessarily mean that it will look good on your face. So a rhinoplasty cannot “recreate” another person’s nose for you. It’s better to have a general idea of the kind of nose you want than to wish you had a particular celebrity’s exact features.