The Subtle or Minimal Rhinoplasty

I see many patients who, for the most part, are satisfied with the way their nose looks, but wish it could be changed ever so slightly. This might mean a minimal upward rotation or a little narrowing of the tip. But, due to the subtle nature of the change, many will “leave well enough alone” for fear that something could go wrong and they would actually look worse. On the other hand, many patients feel that the change is so minimal as to not warrant a surgical procedure with its associated costs and downtime. In actuality, these procedures are fairly predictable, easily performed and with minimal costs and downtime. And given the fact that a little “tweak” can sometimes have a dramatic effect on the perception of beauty, it is well worth the time and expense.