The Male Rhinoplasty Procedure

There’s nothing intrinsically male or female about being unhappy with your nose. In fact, certain nasal characteristics are considered undesirable for both the male and female nose, like humps or bumps and pointy nasal tips. If your nose is out of proportion with your other features or negatively affects your facial profile, it doesn’t matter if you’re a man or a woman. Rhinoplasty surgery can help you resolve the problems you have with your nose. While most facial plastic surgery patients, including those seeking rhinoplasty, tend to be women, the procedure won’t change very much for a male patient. Learn more about the male rhinoplasty procedure to see if it’s right for you.

The Male Candidate for Rhinoplasty

All rhinoplasty candidates should meet certain criteria in order to be considered eligible for surgery. As a perspective patient, you will meet with a facial plastic surgeon to determine if rhinoplasty is a viable option for you. To be considered, you should be in good overall health, not smoke, and have a reasonable expectation of what results are possible. During your consultation, you’ll be asked to provide information about your medical history, previous surgeries, current medications, and other relevant details about your lifestyle habits.

One of the only other factors considered to determine your eligibility is your age. Rhinoplasty surgery is sought by male and female patients of all ages, including those in their 30s, 20s, and teens. Before rhinoplasty is possible, however, your nose must be fully mature. Operating too early on a nose can create unpredictable and unsatisfactory results. For a male patient, a nose is typically mature around 15 to 17 years of age.

The Male Nasal Structure

Although each and every nose is truly unique, there are some characteristics of the nose that are more common among male patients. Typically, the male nose has more extreme angles and wider proportions in general. The skin tends to be thicker and there is often a wider gap between the upper lip and underside of the nostrils. All of these factors can affect the surgical approach of your facial plastic surgeon. Some surgeries may require slightly different placement of incisions or the addition of drainage tubes to help control fluid levels. Your facial plastic surgeon will customize your rhinoplasty to suit you and be able to discuss the finer points of the process with you.

The Male Rhinoplasty Patient

Rhinoplasty patients, regardless of gender, may share several motivations for seeking nasal surgery. While the physical differences may be only slight, some male patients have bigger psychological factors to address when considering the surgery. Many prospective male patients worry about the social stigma against facial plastic surgery for men, sometimes enough to cause them to hesitate before having any changes made. Reshaping your nasal structure is a big decision that can change your appearance, your self-confidence, your self-image, and much more. Each and every patient, male and female alike, should be mentally and emotionally prepared for the changes they will face. If you are concerned about your own transition following surgery, talk with your facial plastic surgeon openly about it. He has walked countless patients through this process and will be a valuable resource to you on your own journey to rhinoplasty success.

Plan a Rhinoplasty Consultation Today

Discover more about the benefits that rhinoplasty can offer you when you consult with a facial plastic surgeon who is experienced, knowledgeable, and approachable too. Dr. Frederick Weniger is one of South Carolina’s top plastic surgeons and has performed rhinoplasty on thousands of patients. His artistic skill and precision techniques create noses that look natural and promote overall harmony in a patient’s face.

To schedule a rhinoplasty consultation, call (843) 757-0123.