Before you decide
Is rhinoplasty, or nose job surgery, right for you?
Not every patient is a candidate for rhinoplasty, and not every goal is achievable in the way patients initially imagine
Most people come in with a specific concern, but what ultimately matters is how your nose fits within your overall facial structure. Even small changes can have a significant impact on balance, while more aggressive changes can sometimes create results that feel unnatural or out of place.
Rhinoplasty, sometimes called nose job surgery, covers a wide range of procedures, from subtle refinements to more significant structural changes. The term patients use matters less than the outcome they are seeking, and that outcome is shaped entirely by individual anatomy.
A thorough consultation with Dr. Buonassisi focuses on understanding your anatomy, your goals, and the limits of what your tissues will support. This includes a clear, honest discussion about what is possible, what is not, and where judgment is required to achieve a result that looks natural over time, not just immediately after surgery.
In many cases, patients are not looking for a “different nose,” but a version of their own nose that is more refined, more balanced, and less distracting. Determining whether that outcome is achievable, and whether surgery is the right path, is the purpose of the consultation.
The goal isn’t to fit you into a procedure. It’s to determine whether this is the right approach for you.
The information below is a brief overview. Candidacy, risks, and complications are covered in full detail on the consultation page.
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