What are the advantages of rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty benefits in patients' own words

Advantages start with your goal

Studies of rhinoplasty often report satisfaction through the patient's own ratings of the result, so your own goal is the yardstick to start with. Define what you are hoping for first, so you can ask a surgeon whether rhinoplasty fits that goal.

Appearance, breathing and recovery

Start by naming your goal. Some people want a change in appearance, some are thinking about how the nose works day to day, and some want both. Each goal leads to a different conversation. If function is part of your reason, the specialties listed by the UW otolaryngology department show the kinds of specialists who work on the nose and throat.

Next, think about the nose in the context of the whole face. The society's blog post of frequently asked rhinoplasty questions is a quick read on the operation. Ask the surgeon how a change to the nose would sit with your other features.

Advantages come with a recovery, so ask about both. A hospital system's page on rhinoplasty can show you what to ask for in writing, such as time off work and follow-up visits.

If you live around Redmond, plan the local side too. Who drives you home, who checks on you, and how far are you from your surgeon?

One goal sentence for each rhinoplasty consult

Write your goal in one sentence and ask each surgeon you see: "What would the benefit be for me in particular, and what would not change?" Compare the answers across more than one consult.

What rhinoplasty might do for you

Only a licensed surgeon who has examined you can say what rhinoplasty might do for you.