Nose jobs (or rhinoplasties) have consistently been one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures that patients request. According to the American Academy of Plastic Surgeons (the leading professional organization for plastic surgeons), almost 218,000 rhinoplasty procedures were performed by member surgeons in 2015. This made it the third most popular cosmetic surgical procedure for that year, coming in behind breast augmentation and liposuction. Dr. Paul Pin has seen this same level of popularity for rhinoplasties within his own practice. A number of his patients have been looking to change the size or shape of their nose. Below are six of the more common issues that a rhinoplasty may be able to correct.

Wide or Flat Nasal Bridge

This particular problem is often seen in patients of Latino, Asian, or African descent, although it can sometimes occur in Caucasian patients. A wide or flat nasal bridge can often make the entire nose look too wide. In order to correct this, Dr. Pin will most often use bridge implants in order to make the nasal bridge appear more prominent in comparison to the rest of the nose.

Bulbous or Rounded Nasal Tip

If the patient's nasal tip appears too round, it can make the overall nose appear too large or wide. In this instance, there is too much cartilage at the nasal tip. Dr. Pin can correct this by removing and re-sculpting the cartilage width to give the nasal tip a more triangular shape.

Nose is Disproportionally Too Long or Big

This is perhaps the most common complaint that Dr. Pin hears from patients. If the nose takes up too much room on the face, it can detract from the rest of the features. A good test for this is to divide up the image of your face into three even vertical and horizontal sections. A well-proportioned nose should only take up the middle square that is formed when these sections intersect. Dr. Pin may need to use a combination of removing excess cartilage in some areas, while shoring up the nose in other areas in order to produce the final desired results.

Pointed Nose

As opposed to a bulbous nose, a pointed nose is the result of too much cartilage projecting outward at the nasal tip, giving it a sharp appearance. To correct this, Dr. Pin will round off the tip by removing some of the excess cartilage to give it a softer appearance.

Nasal Hump

If there is a noticeable bump on the front of the nose, it can be corrected by either non-surgical or surgical means. Dr. Pin can use dermal filler injections above and below the hump in order to camouflage its appearance. Although this is not a permanent solution, it will last for anywhere from 12 to 18 months. Patients should be aware, however, that it will make the overall size of the nose appear larger. The surgical alternative involves shaving down the hump, which may involve several surgeries over a period of months.

Crooked Nose

This condition often results from an injury, such as a blow to the nose, or as a result of a congenital defect in which the nose shifts out of proper alignment. This is one instance in which a rhinoplasty could be considered medically necessary, rather than simply an elective procedure for aesthetic purposes. Fixing a crooked nose can involve removing excess bone and cartilage or using bone or cartilage grafts harvested from elsewhere in order to shore up weak spots on the nose.

In many ways, the nose is the most prominent feature on your face, because it sits right in the center. If you are not satisfied with its appearance, a rhinoplasty may help put it in better proportion to the rest of your face.