8-West Cosmetic Surgery

Face Last Updated: May 22, 2010

Features of An Attractive Nose

Is there a science behind beauty? When it comes to cosmetic surgery of the nose, the answer is clearly “yes.” Dr. Buonassisi has spent years learning and refining techniques for creating an attractive nose through rhinoplasty. Vancouver residents often know exactly what they want to do to improve the appearance of the nose, from eliminating a bump on the bridge to refining the tip, but in some cases they require guidance and a professional opinion about what will look best. Through an in-depth consultation and the use of Dr. Buonassisi is able to help patients gain a more complete picture of just what it means for them to have an attractive nose that fits the rest of their facial features. Dr. Buonassisi is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who is also board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He understands not only the features of an attractive nose and what techniques to use depending on each patient to achieve an ideal look, but also has extensive training in the treatment of nasal breathing disorders. These areas of expertise allow Dr. Buonassisi to create a nose that is both attractive, and functional.

About Dr. Buonassisi

Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

A caring surgeon with a realistic view of his patients’ goals, Dr. Buonassisi has the skill to achieve cosmetic excellence.

If you are interested in learning even more about what goes into creating an attractive nose, request a consultation with Dr. Buonassisi at his facial cosmetic surgery practice located in a private location bordering the South Granville and Kitsilano areas of Vancouver, on 8-West Avenue.

Before Your Vancouver Rhinoplasty Surgery

Dr. Buonassisi encourages all of his nose surgery patients to carefully evaluate their nose before they come in for a consultation. Take a close look at just what it is that is causing you to be self-conscious about your nose. For instance, if you think your nose is “too big,” what parts of it are most bothersome? Large nostrils? A prominent bump on the bridge? A tip that “sticks out” too far from the rest of your face? Here is a way to be more scientific when evaluating your nose:

• Envision your nose in 3 distinct areas – the upper, middle, and lower.
• With these areas in mind, take a look at your nose from several different perspectives. Look at it in profile, straight on, from above, and from below. What concerns you about your nose from each of these views?
• Think about which views of your nose are most flattering. What do you like about your nose from these angles?
• Take a look at recent and even not-so-recent photographs. Some patients considering rhinoplasty find that they liked the shape and size of their nose in their younger years, particularly before puberty.

Dr. Buonassisi considers each patient’s bone structure, skin quality and personality before suggesting a rhinoplasty surgical plan. He uses computer imaging to aid in this process, giving the patient the opportunity to view a simulation of their results prior to making the decision to go ahead with surgery.

Common Areas of Concern

People who are looking to achieve a more attractive nose often share similar concerns. Here are a few aspects of the nose that Dr. Buonassisi is often asked to revise:

• Bulbous Tip: In this case, the tip of the nose is large and may be undefined or have a rounded appearance that is out of proportion with the rest of the nose and the size of other facial features.
• Drooping/Angled Tip: In the ideal nose, the nostrils point almost straight down toward the ground and are not substantially inclined upward or downward.
• Bump/Hump: Bumps on the bridge of the nose can be refined to achieve a smoother, straighter nose from the brow to the nasal tip.
• Bridge Depression: Also known as a “ski slope nose,” a bridge depression can be corrected by augmenting the bridge with natural tissue or an artificial implant depending on patient needs.

More about Dr. Buonassisi

Dr. Buonassisi is one of the few surgeons in the Vancouver area to be board certified by the American Board of Facial and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He received his M.D. degree from The University of British Columbia after completing his undergraduate studies at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. In addition to running his busy facial cosmetic surgery practice in Vancouver, Dr. Buonassisi serves as a clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia and staff surgeon at Lions Gate Hospital. Dr. Buonassisi is passionate about providing outstanding care and working with patients to identify a treatment plan that is appropriate and effective. Through computer imaging, he is able to help patients evaluate different surgical options before they commit to surgery.