Top 5 Reasons People Get a Nose Job (Rhinoplasty)

Why do patients seek rhinoplasty? The top five reasons are a nose that’s too big or wide, a dorsal hump, a bulbous tip, trauma or a crooked nose, and difficulty breathing. Dr. Hootan Zandifar walks through each — and how a nose can be made to look and function better.

The Top 5 Reasons Patients Seek a Nose Job

A nose job (rhinoplasty) enhances the shape of the nose, and a well-proportioned nose simply fits the face. Dr. Zandifar shares the five reasons patients most commonly come to him:

1. The nose is too big or too wide for the face. A nose that’s out of proportion with the rest of the face looks out of place; most patients in this group want a more refined, smaller nose that balances their features.

2. A dorsal hump. Many patients want a straighter side profile — or a subtle scooped appearance — through hump reduction.

3. A bulbous tip. When the tip looks out of proportion from the front, or appears more like a rhombus than a triangle on the base view, the tip can be refined surgically.

4. Trauma or a crooked nose. A prior fracture can leave the nose shifted, crooked, or pushed in — a deformity that can only be corrected with rhinoplasty.

5. Difficulty breathing. One of the most common reasons of all: a narrow nose or collapsed nasal walls that obstruct breathing. The goal is a nose that looks great and functions well — the dual-board advantage.

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