There is no one perfect nose which works for everyone. Modern Rhinoplasty techniques are all quite different so that each Rhinoplasty surgery is tailored to fit the patient’s unique facial features.
Many years ago there were not as many techniques available to surgeons, so that many noses did look the same. (William Portuese, MD, Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Avoiding the Signature Nose Job
It is actually unclear why any plastic surgeon performing rhinoplasty in this day and age would perform the same ‘signature’ nose job on nearly every patient.
The hallmark of good rhinoplasty is a surgical result that doesn’t look anything like a surgical result. The final appearance of the nose should be one that looks like the patient could have been born with it.
In order to achieve natural appearing rhinoplasty results like this the surgeon must take into account the surrounding facial features.
Since we are all different with regard to facial appearance, you cannot possibly put the same nose on every face and expect to achieve a natural looking, balanced result. Look for a plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty and make sure to review plenty of patient photos. (John M. Hilinski, MD)
Rhinoplasty should fit the patient, not the other way around
Rhinoplasty is a popular and effective surgery to recontour the shape of your nose.
As every patient is unique, so should every rhinoplasty. For a successful rhinoplasty, open communication between the patient and the surgeon is essential. You should communicate your concerns and your goals with your surgeon and feel comfortable that your surgeon understands and will be able to accomplish for you. This communication is essential. In our practice it allows us to understand the patient’s needs and help design the surgery so that it fits the individual. In our practice, we find the use of digital photography and digital morphing software to be essential. We morph the photograph of every patient as this is an excellent education and communication tool that allows us to fully understand what the goals of the patient are and to show them what is realistically possible. Be sure that he find a surgeon that can offer this important tool to you as well. (Pat Pazmino, MD, Miami Plastic Surgeon)
Surgeons making the same nose for everyone
I doubt that this is actually possible since every nose is different. But some surgeons may know only one technique for doing a rhinoplasty, so the perception might be that there are similar noses on several of a particular doctor’s patients. A good plastic surgeon will make the nose fit the face with various techniques. A very good plastic surgeon will do a rhinoplasty in such a way that no one realizes that surgery has been done, because it looks completely natural. (Howard T. Bellin, MD (retired), Manhattan Plastic Surgeon)
Nose surgery should be tailored to the individual’s face.
Proper facial aesthetics demands that each nose operation (rhinoplasty) is planned individually. I like to use the computer to make measurements and then correct the nose so the patient can have an idea how things will turn out.
Any surgeon who does every rhinoplasty the same way needs a course in facial aesthetics and anatomy. (Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)
Avoid Carbon-Copy Noses
A nose should fit your facial features, skin tone, ethnicity, and even height, and a good surgeon will work with you to arrive at the optimally harmonious look. But many surgeons have a favorite style: the ski jump, the pug, the narrow bridge, etc. When interviewing doctors, be sure to ask to see their work. Have them show you photographs or computer images, or point out any nurses or other staff who have had a nose job done by them.
If you see that each nose is an exact replica of the next, be wary: you want a nose that pleases you, not just your surgeon. (Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD, New York Plastic Surgeon)