CosMedica - Cosmetic Surgery in New York City - Dr. Howard T. Bellin

When considering a change in the characteristics of your nose through Rhinoplasty, you need a surgeon who approaches it as both an art and a science.

The art of a nose alteration is modifying a central facial feature to be visually attractive and consistent with the rest of the person's face. After your surgery, people should be attracted to your new aura of self-confidence, not the specific new characteristics of your nose.

The science of a nose alteration rests in the fact that the nose is a three-dimensional part of the human face that relies on all of its components to retain functionality. The smallest miscalculation or smallest sliver of cartilage in the wrong place can make a huge difference in your breathing.

The end result of a good nose alteration will be a harmonious facial appearance where it isn't at all obvious that any work was done on the nose. I believe that a good plastic surgeon must be able to work on more than one kind of nose and must be proficient at changing a nose to fit the individual face.

My goal in performing a rhinoplasty is to create an aesthetically pleasing change, but I always keep in mind that the purpose of the nose is to assist its owner with breathing.