#EverythingSkin with Dr. Thomas Buonassisi

A desire to get rid of a bump on the nose bridge is one of the most common reasons patients turn to rhinoplasty surgery, however it may come as a surprise that it is uncommon to change just the hump. Having done a countless number of these dorsal hump reduction procedures, Dr. Buonassisi shares his expertise by going in depth on how hump reduction rhinoplasty works, and what factors in particular make the surgery a successful one.

How drastic can you have your nose changed with rhinoplasty surgery? Coming into a nasal surgery, patients can have many different expectations for the outcome of their nose. Some of these might not always be healthy and realistic. Dr. Buonassisi explains why the perfect rhinoplasty doesn't exist, along with other common unhealthy expectations for a rhinoplasty compared to healthy ones that he makes sure to look for in his patients.

Social media these days plays a major role not just in our perceptions, but extends dangerously to our actions as well. Dr. Buonassisi discusses the very real concern of patients looking to rhinoplasty or other types of cosmetic surgery for the purpose of improving the photos that they share on social media, and why this isn't healthy.

Is rhinoplasty surgery the magical solution you're looking for to achieve that one big change you want in your nose? Rhinoplasty is much more complicated than that, and Dr. Buonassisi explains why that isn't exactly how it works. He goes into detail on some of the common particular features of the nose and how they influence the effectiveness of a rhinoplasty surgery in improving it.

Working with a twisted nose is a special case when it comes to rhinoplasty, and a few different things would have to be considered for these kinds of surgery procedures. Dr. Buonassisi talks about what can cause a twisted nose, the realistic outcomes that a rhinoplasty surgery can achieve for a twisted nose, and expert approaches that can be taken to straighten the nose.

It's important to understand that rhinoplasty surgery won't provide you with a perfect nose. Your surgeon works off of what your nose offers, and there are some common characteristics of the nose that can affect the outcomes of a rhinoplasty surgery for different kinds of patients. Dr. Buonassisi outlines these nasal features and how they might limit possible results when considering rhinoplasty.

With rhinoplasty surgery comes a Risk Reward Curve. Dr. Buonassisi explains how the risks of rhinoplasty can outweigh the end results and vice versa, and how this all relates to being considered an ideal surgery candidate.

Using Photoshop and other photo editing programs to envision how imaginary changes to the face can look like have been all the rage in recent years, especially when it's as easy as installing an app on your mobile phone and making a few taps on a photo. This, however, will never compare to the use of computer imaging technology when seriously considering rhinoplasty surgery.

Dr. Buonassisi talks about the use of computer imaging in the surgical consultation process and how it differs from using Photoshop to visualize how surgical changes to the nose can look.

A rhinoplasty surgery doesn't just end once you've exited the surgery room. The post-surgery recovery period is a very important part of the process that must be understood when thinking about rhinoplasty. The downtime period will have you looking possibly less than presentable for work, school, or other day-to-day activities, and Dr. Buonassisi talks about how long you should expect this period to be. He also details other things to expect during recovery that may or may not be very nice but are important to know.

Through his years of working with rhinoplasty surgery patients, Dr. Buonassisi has come across and turned away many who may be driven by an unrealistically skewed perception of their nose. He discusses the signs and symptoms of possible body dysmorphic disorder, and why those who might have the disorder must seek help before diving into a rhinoplasty.