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Do I have to look a certain way before rhinoplasty is considered justified?

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Outcomes and side effects vary from person to person. Bleeding, infection, swelling and asymmetry may occur. Please consult our medical team before making a decision.

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No — there's no minimum "bad enough" appearance you need before rhinoplasty becomes valid, and Dr. Kim doesn't evaluate candidates that way at all. The real question is whether a specific feature bothers you enough that correcting it would genuinely improve how you feel day to day, not whether you measure up against some outside standard of attractiveness.

If Dr. Kim examines a patient's nose and doesn't believe surgery would meaningfully change anything, or feels the change wouldn't be worth it for that person, he says so plainly rather than proceeding anyway just because it was requested.

Consultation Tip

Come to your consultation ready to describe what specifically bothers you about your nose, rather than how it compares to others — that framing helps Dr. Kim give you an honest, personalized answer.

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— Dr. Hyung-taek Kim, KOWON Plastic Surgery

What follows is general guidance. The actual cause and surgical approach are decided only after an internal examination, a CT scan and a review of your previous surgical history.

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