Rhinoplasty Before and After: 10 Real Cases Explained by Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas

Mar 14, 2020

3 min read

Updated: 2 days ago

Key takeaways

Every rhinoplasty result is custom, unique and individualised; these 10 cases show how different noses are treated.
The cases include wide and crooked noses, thick and oily skin, severe breathing problems, ethnic noses, long noses and revision surgery, including a live-surgery course case.
Most were treated with Closed Atraumatic Rhinoplasty; some revisions required rib cartilage.
Follow-up points range from 7 days to 1 year, showing how the nose refines as swelling settles.
See the photos and videos in the rhinoplasty before and after gallery and 90° TAS® Video.

How to read before-and-after results

Early results (7–10 days) show the new shape with some swelling, especially at the tip. Results at 4 months look natural to others. At 1 year the tip and skin have fully refined, particularly in thick skin. When comparing, look for noses similar to yours in skin thickness, size and deformity.

Case 1: wide, crooked nose with thick skin (before and 4 months after)

A wide pyramidal angle, wide bridge and base, and a completely crooked nose in thick skin were treated with Closed Atraumatic Rhinoplasty. The nose was aligned to the midline and narrowed while keeping the result natural.

Case 2: hump, droopy tip, asymmetric nostrils and severe crookedness (before and 4 months after)

In this patient with thick, oily skin, a dorsal hump, droopy tip, asymmetric nostrils and a severely crooked nose were corrected with Closed Atraumatic Rhinoplasty. See S-shaped nose correction.

Case 3: C-shaped nose with breathing problems (before and 1 year after)

She had severe breathing issues caused by a C-shaped nose, along with a droopy tip and a hump. Aligning the nose to the midline, refining the tip and removing the hump produced a remarkable transformation in both appearance and breathing.

Case 4: challenging revision performed at a live-surgery course (before and 1 year after)

A difficult revision case operated live during the Closed Atraumatic Rhinoplasty Course. The nose had multiple bone fragments in the tip area, an open-roof deformity, a crooked nose and septal deformity. Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas performed a structural closed rhinoplasty without rib cartilage grafting. See the revision rhinoplasty guide.

Case 5: ethnic nose with severe breathing problems (before and 10 days after)

Treatment of severe breathing problems with a wide nose, alar flaring and marked asymmetry in an ethnic rhinoplasty case, shown 10 days after surgery. See the ethnic rhinoplasty guide.

Case 6: long, deviated nose with droopy tip (before and 7 days after)

A long nose with deviation, a droopy tip and asymmetric nostrils, treated with the closed atraumatic technique; already presentable at one week. See big and long nose surgery.

Case 7: female revision with rib cartilage (before and 8 months after)

Another female revision case: the nose was aligned to the midline, a hanging columella was corrected and the tip refined, using rib cartilage for support. See female revision rhinoplasty.

Case 8: thick dermis and oily skin reduction (before and 1 year after)

Thick dermis with oily subcutaneous tissue is the most difficult situation to reshape, especially when reduction is requested. With special pre-operative skin preparation and Closed Atraumatic Rhinoplasty, this type of nose can be significantly improved. See rhinoplasty and skin type.

Case 9: wide nose (before and 4 months after)

A wide pyramidal angle and a wide dorsum and base were narrowed with Closed Atraumatic Rhinoplasty for a balanced, natural result.

Case 10: male rhinoplasty preserving masculinity (before and 1 year after)

A wide nose, septal deviation and droopy tip were treated. The result is a dramatic yet natural change that preserves masculinity, an essential point in male rhinoplasty. See male rhinoplasty and the male rhinoplasty gallery.

Frequently asked questions

Will my result look like these cases?

Every nose is different; these cases show what is possible, while your plan is based on your own anatomy and simulation.

Why do some results look better at 1 year than at 4 months?

Swelling, especially at the tip and in thick skin, continues to resolve for up to a year or more.

Can revision noses achieve good results?

Yes, with structural techniques and, when needed, rib or ear cartilage.

Next step

Browse the full before and after gallery or contact Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas Clinic for an assessment by Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas.

About the author

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas is a European Board-certified plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon based in Istanbul with over 20 years of experience, author of Rhinoplasty in Practice (CRC Press) and founder of the Closed Atraumatic Rhinoplasty Course. Read verified patient reviews or book a consultation.

This article is for general information and does not replace an individual medical consultation.