A study published in January 2012 by researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine found that rhinoplasty used to fix a crooked nose makes people more attractive. A group of 39 random people viewed photos of patients before and after rhinoplasty and normal faces. The observers rated the pictures on overall symmetry and attractiveness. It has been widely publicized that studies show symmetry equals attractiveness, and this particular study supported previous findings. The study found that rhinoplasty improved facial symmetry and attractiveness, as rated by this group of 39 individuals.

For prospective patients in Santa Monica, the rhinoplasty study is an indicator of how strongly the nose affects a persons overall appearance. It is the central feature of the face and the most prominent feature when the face is viewed in profile. Having a crooked or otherwise asymmetrical nose can affect others perceptions.

Serving Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and Santa Monica, rhinoplasty specialist Dr. Paul S. Nassif specializes in creating symmetry and balance with every nose surgery. Dr. Nassif is recognized internationally for his expertise in nose reshaping and repair. In addition to creating a symmetrical nose, he gives each patient a nose that is in harmony with his or her face.

Santa Monica area residents and visitors may seek rhinoplasty for a variety of reasons. The study focused on crooked noses specifically, but that is just one of the irregularities that can be corrected with rhinoplasty. Nose surgery can also raise a drooped nasal tip, remove a hump from the nasal bridge, build up a low bridge, narrow the nose, increase or decrease the tip projection, and repair any injuries or abnormalities. This is just a partial list of the changes that possible with rhinoplasty. It is important to note that even small changes to the nose can have a significant impact on the overall appearance of the face. As noted by the study, even a small adjustment to straighten the nose can have a big affect on how a persons appearance is perceived by others.

Dr. Nassifs office is located in Beverly Hills and he serves the greater Los Angeles area and Santa Monica with expert rhinoplasty surgery. Patients travel from all over the country to have rhinoplasty surgery performed by Dr. Nassif. He has gained international acclaim with appearances on television, in magazines and newspapers, and in medical publications. Dr. Nassif specializes in rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, and ethnic rhinoplasty.