Good communication between you and your surgeon is essential. In your initial consultation, Dr. Kim will ask what you'd like your nose to look like, evaluate the structure of your nose and face, and discuss the possibilities with you. He will explain the factors that can influence the procedure and the results. These factors include the structure of your nasal bones and cartilage, the shape of your face, the thickness of your skin, your age, and your expectations.

When rhinoplasty is performed from inside the nose, there is no visible scarring at all. With the "open" technique, or when the procedure calls for the narrowing of flared nostrils, the small scars on the base of the nose are usually very hard to see.