The nose is such a central part of the face that many people go to great lengths to make their nose look exactly how they want it to.
For any Rhinoplasty, there are certainly a number of things to consider in order to make the nose look it's very best, but also very natural.
When it comes to transgender rhinoplasty there are other things to consider so that the facial features remain proportional, but provide the masculine or feminine look that the patient desires.
In the case of a transgender rhinoplasty, the nose plays such a key role in helping the patient make a transformation to the person that they want to be.
For transgender patients who desire a more feminine look there are a number of characteristics about their new nose that must be achieved.
First, a female nose is smaller and has more narrow bridge.
The tip of the nose is generally turned up slightly, but not in an unnatural way.
Transforming a masculine nose into a feminine one takes a great deal of attention to detail.
The ultimate goal is to have a smaller nose, but also staying true to other facial features.
It is especially important that the surgeon has a complete understanding of this operation because it could lead to a very operated look if the procedure is not done by an experienced professional.
Transgender patients that want to take their more feminine nose to a more masculine nose are faced with different challenges.
In this situation, patients want to gain a more prominent nose and perhaps shed their current feminine nose.
In order to do this, cartilage may have to be taken from other areas of the body to accommodate this look and sometimes the nose must be broken to achieve the desired look.
Of course, this procedure is certainly a specialty surgery so seeking out a surgeon who is experienced in this particular type of plastic surgery is important.
The major difference between a regular rhinoplasty and a transgender rhinoplasty is how drastic the change could potentially be.
For most patients that are going in for a regular rhinoplasty, they are looking to only alter their nose slightly to get the look that they are going for.
For transgender patients, their new nose is meant to establish a look that helps to transform their physical appearance on a more drastic level.
Because transgender nose jobs can potentially drastically alter a person's entire face, computer imaging can become a very essential tool for patients to see how their face will look after healing.
Computer imaging can also assist surgeons in explaining different approaches and how results can vary depending on a number of factor.
For transgender patients, it is especially important to consult with a plastic surgeon about potential outcomes.
Wanting to obtain a very specific look needs to be thoroughly discussed so that the surgeon can give the patient realistic goals.
All plastic surgeon patients should always consider realistic outcomes so as not to have unachievable goals.