8-West Cosmetic Surgery

Face Last Updated: May 22, 2010

Reshaping the Nose

The nose is one of the most defining characteristics of a person’s face. When it is out of balance it can become the focus of attention and be a concern for people who find that their nose doesn’t fit the rest of their features. Even the most subtle changes to the nose can create a drastic change to a person’s facial appearance. While Primary Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly performed types of plastic surgery, it is also arguably the most challenging. With the nose above all else, patients are encouraged to do their research carefully and trust their face to Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Buonassisi. He is a highly trained and specialized Rhinoplasty surgeon who takes great pride in helping patients make changes to their nose that are appropriate, attractive and above all else, look natural. Dr. Buonassisi has a specific philosophy when it comes to Rhinoplasty. His objectives are:

• Perform safe and lasting repairs to the nasal framework
• Create a nasal shape that is in keeping with the patient’s gender, ethnic background and other facial features
• Have an informative open dialogue with patients about their specific goals
• Give an honest assessment of what can realistically be achieved with surgery

Patients request changes to their nose for a variety of reasons. Ultimately, these changes all come down to addressing proportion, balance and symmetry.  Some of the common concerns that people have with their nose include:

• A hump
• A low nasal bridge
• A drooping tip
• A long nose
• A short nose
• Wide nostrils
• Over or under projected tip
• A crooked nose

Dr. Buonassisi’s patients can achieve the recontouring results they want with the reassurance that he maintains high levels of safety and uses the most modern surgical techniques. In addition to traditional rhinoplasty procedures, patients also turn to Dr. Buonassisi for corrective procedures (known as revision rhinoplasty). Many patients of Indian, European, Mediterranean or Asian decent choose Dr. Buonassisi for rhinoplasty as he carefully considers the special requirements of the ethnic nose, and in order to create a look that achieves the patients reshaping objectives, while retaining key aspects of their heritage. As an expert Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Buonassisi will carefully assess your facial and nasal features and customize a safe and effective treatment plan just for you. Computer imaging is used, and plays a critical role in creating an effective dialogue between you and Dr. Buonassisi. This technology allows you to evaluate different levels of change in the nose and agree on the appropriate new nose appearance. Find out more about what to expect in the surgical consult.

The Types of Rhinoplasty performed by Dr. Buonassisi include:

• Primary Rhinoplasty, when a patient chooses to have a revision to their previous nose surgery
• Secondary rhinoplasty, when a patient chooses to have a revision to their previous nose surgery
• Augmentation Rhinoplasty, when a patient desires a more prominent bridge, or a more prominent tip

Ready to Discuss Your Needs with a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon? Schedule a Consult

If you are ready to book a consult with Dr. Buonassisi, please Request a Consult. If you would like to learn more about what to expect during a surgical consult, please go here.

Not Sure You Are a Candidate? Use our Virtual Consult Form

Not everybody is a candidate for cosmetic surgery. As a service to clients, we have launched a Virtual Consultation tool. Upload your photos, provide some information about what you would like to change, and a cosmetic surgeon will provide a complementary evaluation. Find out more about the Virtual Consultation here.