Rhinoplasty Before and Afters: What to Look For
When considering rhinoplasty, also known as nose surgery, reviewing before-and-after photos should be an essential step before choosing a cosmetic surgeon. These images offer insight into a surgeon’s skill, aesthetic preferences, and the potential outcomes you might expect.
At the Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center, we counsel patients from Cincinnati, Springboro, and beyond on the importance of making an informed choice. Here are key factors to consider when evaluating a surgeon’s rhinoplasty before-and-after photos.
1. Consistently natural results
Look for results that enhance the patient’s appearance without appearing overdone. The nose should harmoniously blend with the other facial features, maintaining a natural look. Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown specializes in the “Natural Look,” aiming for post-surgery results where the nose complements the patient’s overall facial structure.
2. Variety of cases
A comprehensive gallery should showcase a range of nose shapes and concerns. Your surgeon should be experienced with dorsal humps, asymmetry, nasal tip reshaping, and much more. This variety demonstrates their ability to address different anatomical challenges, with highly personalized results in each case. It also allows you to find cases similar to your own, providing a more accurate expectation of your potential results.
Look for rhinoplasty results that enhance the patient’s appearance without appearing overdone.
3. Clear, close-up views at several angles
Quality photos will include multiple angles—frontal, profile, and 45-degree views. Seeing the nose from this comprehensive perspective helps you assess the symmetry and proportion of healed results after surgery. Clear, high-resolution images without distractions are also a sign of professionalism and attention to detail.
4. Consistency in lighting and positioning
The “before” photos and the “after” photos should have consistent lighting and patient positioning. Inconsistencies can make it difficult to get a true sense of the nose’s transformation, so you should not make a decision about a rhinoplasty surgeon based on “after” photos and videos that have been filtered, retouched, or otherwise taken in an inconsistent manner. Consistent photography practices help demonstrate that the changes you see are due to the surgery—not due to alterations in lighting or the camera angle!
5. Healing stages
Look for a caption (or ask!) when “after” photos were taken. In earlier photo sessions, i.e. 4 weeks after surgery, patients may still have some residual swelling. Results can be considered “final” about one full year after surgery. Photos taken early in the process can give you a sense of what to expect as your nose heals in the post-operative period, while photos taken after full healing has taken place are ideal for understanding what final results are possible with rhinoplasty from this cosmetic surgeon.
Does the surgeon use computer imaging to show potential changes?
Dr. Mandell-Brown insists on your input for setting rhinoplasty goals. He will use computer imaging of your nose to show you potential, but not guaranteed, changes BEFORE surgery. This improves communication for patient goals and what may be surgically achievable.
Choosing to undergo rhinoplasty is a significant decision. By carefully evaluating before-and-after photos with these considerations in mind, you can feel more confident in selecting a surgeon whose cosmetic rhinoplasty skills and tastes align with your aesthetic goals.
Be sure to also consider the surgeon’s credentials! Dr. Mandell-Brown holds triple board certification in Facial Plastic Surgery, Body Cosmetic Surgery, and Head & Neck Surgery. He has decades of experience with nose surgery, and as the former President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, his expertise is recognized nationally.
If you’re considering rhinoplasty in Ohio, we invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mandell-Brown by calling 513-984-4700 today.
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