+�-�Ok, in part three of Rhinoplasty 101, I’d like to talk about realistic expectations.+�-� Now that you know a little bit about facial aesthetics from my “Palmer Beauty Principles” ( http://www.drfpalmer.com/palmer-beauty-principles.html ) and about Rhinoplasty Surgery ( http://www.drfpalmer.com/Rhinoplasty.html ) it’s time to talk about the types of things that you can and can’t expect from your Rhinoplasty Procedure.

+�-�Rhinoplasty has the ability, in general, to improve the appearance of your nose two points.+�-� That means if your nose is rated from 1 to 10 (10 being a perfect nose) and your’s is a 7 before the Rhinoplasty…the best that you can expect is to+�-�improve 2 additional points or a 9 out of 10.+�-� This is a general rule but is typically true.+�-� This also assummes the best case scenario:+�-� best trained, aesthetically gifted and experienced Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon who is a Rhinoplasty Surgeon and that the case turns out as well as possible.

+�-�Rhinoplasty will not…..make you gorgeous…unless you already are and the nose is distracting attention away from your other features.+�-� This was the case with Ashlee Simpson’s Rhinoplasty ( nose job ).+�-� Ashlee Simpson’s+�-�transformation is dramatic because her cheeks, lips and eyes were not noticed for the length and distracting features of her nose.+�-� The moment that a Closed Rhinioplasty was used to remove the nose as a distraction…Ashlee Simpson’s true beauty was revealed.+�-� A gifted, experienced Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon who has experience performing Rhinoplasties (nose jobs) would have been able to see the transformation in his/her+�-�long before Ashlee Simpson had her Closed Rhinoplasty Surgery (nose job).+�-� But if Ashlee Simpson didn’t have that hidden beauty+�-�before the Rhinoplasty (nose job) it sure wouldn’thave been there after the Closed Rhinoplasty.+�-� Noses do not make people beautiful in and of themselves….rather a sleek and refined nose allows the cheeks, eyes and lips to reveal your true beauty.

+�-�If you are interested in seeing whether or not a Rhinoplasty could reveal the hidden beauty in you…I urge you to contact the most experienced Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon that you can find and have a consultation. My office in Beverly Hills+�-�allows patients to e-mail us jpeg’s of their nose for comments at drfpalmer1@aol.com and even offers+�-�internet and phone consultations for a more in depth analysis at 310-652-9583.+�-� In person consults, of course, are always encouraged as nothing takes the place of+�-� a face to face consultation with your surgeon if you can arrange the travel and don’t mind the expense of flying/driving+�-� for the consult.

+�-�Have a happy and safe 4th of July!

Dr. Francis R Palmer, III