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How do I explain the nose I want to my plastic surgeon? Making the most of your consultation 

Woman at a rhinoplasty consultation at a Houston plastic surgery practice

During a rhinoplasty or “nose job,” even minuscule adjustments can impact your nose’s appearance and functionality. So, effective communication during your consultation is paramount to achieving the look you envision and improving or maintaining the critical functions of your nose.

Here, in part 2 of this 2-part series, rhinoplasty surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk shares how you can make the most of your rhinoplasty consultation and feel confident moving forward with nose surgery. 

(In case you missed it, you can read part 1 of How do I explain the nose I want to my plastic surgeon? to learn the anatomy of the nose, common aesthetic and functional issues, and how Dr. DeBusk corrects them.) 

Your rhinoplasty consultation

After you have the lingo down from our previous blog, you can walk into your consultation with a better understanding of your nose and the features we can adjust. 

In this episode of the plastic surgery podcast Behind the Double Doors, Dr. Taylor DeBusk discusses 5 common concerns rhinoplasty patients have before their surgery.  

Listen to “The 5 Big Worries People Have Before Primary Rhinoplasty” on Spreaker.

Share your concerns

Keep in mind that rhinoplasty isn’t a one-size-fits-all procedure, so be open and honest about what you want to preserve and what you want to change. 

  • Do you feel your nose bridge is too broad, narrow, or crooked?
  • Is the tip too bulbous or too pointed?
  • Are your nostrils too flared or too constricted?
  • Do you have problems breathing through your nose?
  • What do you like about your nose that you don’t want to change?

The more detailed you are, the easier it is to tailor your rhinoplasty surgery so we achieve the look you want the first time. 

Before and after photo of the front view of rhinoplasty results for addressing a nasal hump and bulbous tip. 
Before and after photo of the front view of rhinoplasty results for addressing a nasal hump and bulbous tip. 
This patient’s primary concerns were the hump along the bridge of her nose and a bulbous tip. Here are her results just 4 weeks after nose surgery! Dr. DeBusk smoothed the nasal bridge and refined the nose tip to be more proportionate. You can also see how these adjustments make the nose straighter and centered to balance her face. Over the next several months, swelling will continue to dissipate for a beautifully natural appearance. See other patients’ rhinoplasty before and after photos here » 

Bring inspo photos

If there are celebrities, influencers, or even a loved one with a nose shape you admire, bring their photos along. Descriptions like “I just want my nose to be smaller” leave a lot to the imagination, so a picture of someone with a nose size you like provides a visual representation of your ideal nose, and we can use the photo as a starting point for designing your surgery plan. 

About 5-10% of rhinoplasty patients seek a secondary rhinoplasty, so choose a surgeon who understands your desired results and has the skill to deliver them.

If you’re seeking rhinoplasty to repair your nose after injury, bring photos of your nose (from all angles, if possible) so we can restore your nose’s previous shape as closely as possible and fine-tune any aspects you didn’t love. These photos are also helpful if you’re seeking revision rhinoplasty

Before and after photo of the front view of rhinoplasty results for addressing a bump on the nose bridge and a bulbous tip. 
Before and after photo of the front view of rhinoplasty results for addressing a bump on the nose bridge and a bulbous tip. 
This patient was unhappy with the small bump on the upper part of her nose bridge and a slight indentation just before the nose tip. After just 4 weeks after surgery, her results are stunning! Dr. DeBusk reshaped the nose bridge and tip to create an elegant, feminine profile. In the first picture, notice how these adjustments impact her entire profile—her new, proportionate nose brings her chin forward for an overall enhancement to her natural beauty. See other patients’ rhinoplasty before and after photos here » 

Talk to your surgeon about realistic expectations

It’s essential to understand that there are limits to what surgery can achieve—the goal is enhancement, not perfection. “Inspo” photos are excellent tools to help communicate your desires, but what you see in a photo may not be achievable with your unique anatomy. During the consultation, we’ll discuss what changes would harmonize best with your overall facial structure so your results appear natural and you maintain or regain optimal functionality. 

Houston rhinoplasty

We hope this blog series has empowered you by helping you understand more about your facial anatomy and how to advocate for the cosmetic and functional changes you want to achieve with nose surgery. As an ENT-trained facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Taylor DeBusk specializes in complex face and neck surgeries, and he would be happy to meet with you to discuss your concerns, review photos, and explain how he can create functional, natural-looking results that complement your appearance. To schedule your rhinoplasty consultation with Dr. DeBusk, please call Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery at (713) 799-2278 or contact us online. We have two convenient locations, in the Galleria and uptown Houston area and Cypress, and all procedures are performed on-site in our accredited, state-of-the-art surgery center.

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