Rhinoplasty Trends and What’s Next

December 14, 2017    -    Nose, Rhinoplasty Trends

Trends in fashion and hair change regularly throughout the years and plastic surgery is no stranger to changing trends either. Dr. Joe Shvidler talks about rhinoplasty trends of the past and where he thinks the future of the nose is heading.

by Joseph Shvidler, M.D.

Trends in any kind of surgery change over time. We see this all the time in facial cosmetic surgery, in aging face surgery, in facelifts and rhinoplasty. Many patients today actively search for nose job trends to see what styles of nasal shape are popular in different decades and how preferences evolve. If you look at the models in the 60s and 70s, the traditional look was a very shapely, skinny nose with a miniaturized tip, very sculpted, and a ski slope appearance. In the late 90s and 2000s, we’ve seen sort of this more masculinized look on female models, and we saw a more fuller tip, fuller bridge of the nose. These shifts reflect how nose job trends often move like a pendulum, from smaller and more sculpted to fuller and more natural. And maybe the trend, at some point, will more likely reverse again. I think everybody in our multicultural society tries to kind of go towards the center of mass. I think those trends kind of fluctuate back and forth, like a pendulum that swings back and forth. Looking ahead, future nose job trends are expected to emphasize balance and natural refinement rather than dramatic changes. Patients increasingly want results that fit their face, ethnicity, and personality, avoiding anything that looks “overdone.” I always go for a very balanced look. I don’t believe in extreme looks. And so, my goal with a surgery is always to achieve a very natural, balanced result so that when that person walks down the street people don’t think, “Oh, did you have plastic surgery?” but instead they simply think “You have a nice nose.”

Frequently Asked Questions About Nose Job Trends

What are the current nose job trends?

Current nose job trends focus on natural, balanced results rather than dramatic changes. Patients want noses that harmonize with their facial features, preserve ethnic identity, and avoid the “overdone” look.

How have nose job trends changed over time?

In the 1960s and 70s, nose job trends favored very small, sculpted, ski-slope noses. By the 1990s and 2000s, fuller bridges and tips became more common. Today, the trend emphasizes subtle refinement and individuality.

Are nose job trends different for men and women?

Yes. Female nose job trends often highlight tip refinement and narrowing, while male rhinoplasty trends focus on maintaining a strong bridge and masculine structure without over-refinement.

What’s next for nose job trends?

Future nose job trends are expected to lean even more toward preservation rhinoplasty techniques—reshaping while conserving cartilage and bone—to ensure results that last and look natural over a lifetime