A NATURAL-LOOKING NOSE
Regularly referred patients by other physicians for rhinoplasty, a procedure with a relatively high revision rate, Dr. Hecht stresses the importance of going to a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in rhinoplasty. “A poorly performed rhinoplasty can have negative functional outcomes,” Dr. Hecht says. “Also, the nose is not as forgiving as other parts of the body. Its rigid cartilage and bone don’t mold over time so imperfections can actually become more prominent versus soft tissue and scarring, which have the capability to improve over time.” Additionally, many patients don’t realize how big a role their skin plays in the outcome of a rhinoplasty. While thin skin typically shows the changes more dramatically, thick skin is better at hiding imperfections. “Ideally you want medium thickness, but you always have to work within the parameters that each individual’s skin will allow,” Dr. Hecht says.