A broken nose leaves a mark that time alone rarely smooths out. The swelling goes down, the bruises fade — yet something about the shape feels off. One side may look flatter, the bridge uneven, breathing less freely than before. For many Albertans, those after-effects last years.
Some people hardly notice it until a photo catches them mid-smile — the nostrils lift and widen, pulling the attention downward. Others see it every day in the mirror and wonder if there’s a way to make that base of the nose a little narrower.
Both techniques can look wonderfully natural. They simply travel different roads to get there. At our clinic, Dr. Kristina Zakhary performs a refined controlled SMAS-based Optimum Mobility Facelift — a measured, anatomically respectful operation designed to mobilize what needs to move and leave the rest undisturbed. We do not perform deep plane facelifts.
No one books rhinoplasty imagining regret. Yet sometimes the result isn’t what you pictured — or worse, it affects breathing. If you’re scrolling photos of botched nose jobs at 2 a.m., heart in your throat, this guide is for you. Plain talk, no scare tactics. What “botched” really means, how to tell normal healing from true problems, and what repair looks like when done carefully.
“Perfect” is a strong word for a feature that sits at the centre of a living face. Still, people search for it every day: perfect nose, female perfect nose, perfect male nose, cute perfect nose. What they want isn’t a template: it’s harmony. A nose that looks like it belongs, from front view and side profile, in motion and at rest.
Every nose is unique — but grouping common shape patterns helps us talk about goals, limits, and technique. Below are 12 frequently discussed nose “types,” what they mean anatomically, and how Dr. Zakhary typically approaches them with a Closed Mini-Dissection Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty (internal incisions, precise shaping, faster recovery). Most people are a combination of several features, so planning is always individualized.
“Defect” is a clinical word for a feature that throws off proportion or airflow. Most noses combine a few issues at once, shape, support, and breathing, so the plan is individualized. Dr. Zakhary typically corrects these concerns using a Closed Mini-Dissection Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty approach (internal incisions, precise bone work, and a recovery that’s usually smoother), often paired with functional breathing improvements when needed.
If you’re gearing up for rhinoplasty with Dr. Kristina Zakhary in Calgary — or anywhere in Canada — this is your field-tested, no-fluff recovery shopping list. No guessing, no panic-buying. Just the essentials you’ll reach for every day after your nose job.
You’ve planned your rhinoplasty for months, and then the day comes when cravings loom larger than your desire for perfect symmetry. It’s tempting to think a single cigarette or vape won’t hurt. Below, you’ll find guidance born from thousands of cases at Facial Cosmetic Surgery of Calgary. No doctor-speak. Just clear, patient-tested advice to help you arrive at your best result.