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The Essential Guide
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Twenty years of experience in facial plastic surgery — distilled into one guide for patients who want to make an informed decision.

What you'll learn

  • Realistic vs. unrealistic expectations
  • 6 principles for a great rhinoplasty result
  • How your surgeon determines what will look good
  • What to expect from recovery — day by day
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Dr. Thomas Buonassisi — Facial Plastic Surgeon, 8 West Clinic Vancouver

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The Essential Guide to Rhinoplasty

Dr. Thomas Buonassisi, FRCSC, ABFPRS
8 West Clinic · Vancouver, BC

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Dr. Thomas Buonassisi — Facial Plastic Surgeon, 8 West Clinic Vancouver

8 West Clinic · Vancouver

A career built entirely
on the face.

“The best rhinoplasty is the one that no one can tell you had. My goal is always a result that looks like you — refined, balanced, and natural.”

4,000+
Rhinoplasty Procedures
25+
Years of Surgical Experience
4.8★
1,700+ Verified Reviews
100%
Personally Performs Every Case

Board Certifications & Fellowships

  • FRCSC — Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada · Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
  • ABFPRS — Fellow, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • ABFPRS — Board Certified, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • AAFPRS — American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
ABFPRS — American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery AAFPRS — American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada RealSelf Verified Doctor
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Patient Results

Ashley's rhinoplasty
with Dr. Buonassisi.

Learn more about Ashley's rhinoplasty experience — including her full story — in the Essential Guide to Rhinoplasty.

Ashley's rhinoplasty before and after — partial profile view
Ashley's rhinoplasty before and after — front view Ashley's rhinoplasty before and after — side profile view

Ashley's before & after rhinoplasty photos. Full case details and patient story included in the guide.

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Ashley's Rhinoplasty Journey

Follow Ashley's experience from consultation to recovery — and see the results that changed how she sees herself.

Inside the Guide

What's covered in
the Essential Guide.

A preview of the topics, techniques, and patient stories covered in Dr. Buonassisi's free rhinoplasty guide — written for patients who want to make an informed decision.

Rhinoplasty consultation — realistic expectations

Chapter 1

Realistic vs. Unrealistic Expectations

Understanding what rhinoplasty can and cannot achieve — and why the best results look like you, only refined.

Before and after hump reduction rhinoplasty

Chapter 3 · Technique

Hump Reduction

How Dr. Buonassisi approaches dorsal hump removal — including when preservation rhinoplasty is the right choice.

Before and after preservation rhinoplasty

Chapter 3 · Technique

Preservation Rhinoplasty

A newer technique that preserves the natural dorsum — delivering a softer, more natural result with less disruption.

Before and after tip rotation rhinoplasty

Chapter 3 · Technique

Tip Rotation & Refinement

How subtle changes to tip projection and rotation can dramatically improve facial balance and harmony.

Rhinoplasty recovery at home

Chapter 4

What to Expect from Recovery

A day-by-day recovery timeline, 14 practical tips, and what most patients wish they had known beforehand.

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52 pages covering expectations, techniques, recovery, and the 8 West process — written by Dr. Buonassisi. Free, no obligation.

Your Journey

The rhinoplasty process
at 8 West Clinic.

Most patients are surprised by how straightforward the journey is. The guide covers every stage — including a day-by-day recovery overview.

01

Read the Guide

Years of experience consolidated into one resource. Read it at your leisure — it will be in your inbox immediately.

02

Pre-Consultation

A complimentary service that includes a photo review, cost discussion, and available surgery dates. No commitment required.

03

Computer Imaging

Meet Dr. Buonassisi in person or virtually for expectations setting and computer imaging — the most important step in the process.

04

Surgery & Care

Our team manages every detail of your surgery and all follow-up appointments. We are here throughout your recovery.

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