Minor nose job
Minor nose job is possible and may be desirable
Good rhinoplasty should only change or address what need be changed to obtain the result that the surgeon and most importantly the patient expects.
This seems such common sense yet was not always the case in the development of nasal shaping. Years ago, minor nose job was taught as a series of steps one took to a greater or lessor degree with each and every nasal procedure.
In the extreme, it was possible to guess the surgeon by his ‘signature’ results. Today, we continue to discuss techniques or type of rhinoplasty, though the debate has shifted to nasal aesthetics or what ‘looks right’, a highly individual proposition.
If you feel that just the bridge of the nose should be reduced, you are not alone. Not too far back, the LA lunch hour rhinoplasy was all the rage, reducing the hump under a local procedure without fractures or other nasal changes.
This will work well for some, not so for others. To help understand if this partial or minor rhinoplasty will work for you, computer imaging can help, not to mention an experienced surgeon who will work with you.
If simple hump reduction is what fulfills your expectation, there is no need to do more. (Peter E. Johnson, MD, Chicago Plastic Surgeon)
As beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, so is the “need” for a minor nose job. No one needs cosmetic surgery, if you want it then do it. Any cosmetic correction of the nose is a rhinoplasty. Go for it. (William B. Rosenblatt, MD, New York Plastic Surgeon)
Minor Rhinoplasty
Minor nose job rhinoplasty
It does look like you could have a minor rhinoplasty to remove the small hump. However, with just seeing one angle of your nose it is hard to tell. If you visit a rhinoplasty surgery, they will be able to give you more specific advice. (David Shafer, MD, New York Plastic Surgeon)
See a rhinoplasty specialist.
An experienced rhinoplasty surgeon can tell you if he files just the bump, would you need to have the nose broken or not. You should discuss YOUR GOALS with him and let him then tell you what is required. (Toby Mayer, MD, Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon)
The Subtle Rhinoplasty, or “Doctor, Please Remove the Offending Party, My Slight Dorsal Hump”
Minor rhinoplasty recovery time
It looks as if a subtle rhinoplasty is all that you need to remove “the offending party” as one of my British patients stated. Minor nose job is the term used for nasal cosmetic surgery.
It does not necessarily mean that you need to have every aspect of your nose addressed if the small hump is all that bothers you, and the rest of your nose is in harmony.
Many patients like you are reluctant to have surgery because they are fearful that the surgeon will change their nose completely.
No one “really needs” to change the cosmetic appearance of their nose, but if it is something that has bothered you for many years, and you have given it much thought, it sounds as if you are an excellent candidate for a minor nose job. Now for the most difficult part. Choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully. Make sure that you communicate what bothers you and what will make you happy, and make sure that your surgeon understands your desired result and can achieve your goals.
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Have a look at other patients who have had subtle work by the surgeon. (Michael A. Persky, MD, Encino Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Rhinoplasty for minor bridge work
We are discussing “I want” surgery, NOT “I need” surgery. Moreover, it does NOT matter what we surgeons think or what anyone else thinks. The only thing that matters is what YOU want. If you want your nose “fixed”, look at real side and frontal picture views of your nose.
By analyzing your photographs, you can make a list of things you absolutely would like to change and a shorter list of things you MAY want to change. (For example, the dorsal bump etc) Armed with this list, see several plastic surgeons after reviewing their credentials online and see what they suggest.
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Look at their pictures and have your questions answered to your satisfaction. Then go with the one you felt most comfortable with. The odds are you will be happy with your decision. (Peter A. Aldea, MD, Memphis Plastic Surgeon)
You can camouflage a small bump with a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty.
The bump on your bridge is barely visible in the photo you posted. I’ve attached a photo of a young man after Silikon-1000 was used to permanently reduce his nose-bump’s appearance. Injectable fillers, however, would make your nose a bit larger. If you want a gentle curve to your nasal profile (my preference), then surgery would be necessary. (Eric M. Joseph, MD, West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon)
“Need” for minor nose job
Minor nose job surgery
Minor nose job for aesthetic reasons is an elective procedure, not a necessity. If your desire for change is realistic and obtainable then it may be a good decision for you. You must discuss all the benefits and risks of nasal surgery with a qualified surgeon before making such a decision. Make sure you understand the whole process prior to making a commitment. (Ira D. Papel, MD, Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Rhinoplasty to correct the nasal bridge
If a patient’s breathing is not an issue, no one needs a rhinoplasty. If you can live with the current appearance of your nose, you don’t need a rhinoplasty. If you can’t, then yes – you need a rhinoplasty. To correct the nasal bridge alone, often times a closed rhinoplasty can be utilized. This just involves incisions within the nostrils, which tends to have less swelling postoperatively. (Sam Jejurikar, MD, Dallas Plastic Surgeon)