What are some of the characteristics of the ideal female nose and the ideal male nose?
This ideal, whether for a female or male patience, is simply a frame of reference or a goal and it must be modified to take into account the particular facial features of each patient. Question:Can you describe how a surgeon analyzes a patient’s nose? Answer: A surgeon will first consider the ‘first impression’ of the nose, such as whether it’s too big, twisted, has a large hump or has been overoperated on. Often times, this first impression is what bothers the patient as well. The surgeon will also find out from the patient exactly what it is that he or she dislikes about their nose. Next, the surgeon will examine the nose from the front. He will make a note of whether the nose is straight or twisted, whether the nasal tip is asymmetric, bulbous or otherwise abnormal, and whether the nose is too wide, too narrow or normal. The surgeon will also examine the skin to determine its quality, whether it is thick, thin or medium. A side view of the nose is also examined. This will allow the
