What happens at a rhinoplasty consultation?
A rhinoplasty consultation at 8 West Clinic is a 60–90 minute in-person appointment with Dr. Buonassisi. It is not a sales meeting — it is a clinical assessment. He will examine your nasal anatomy, take standardised photographs, discuss your goals in detail, and present computer imaging of a potential result.
Before your consultation, we ask that you complete the pre-assessment. This takes five minutes and allows Dr. Buonassisi's team to review your goals in advance — so the consultation itself is focused and productive, not spent on introductory paperwork.
Consultations are conducted in-person only. A proper assessment of nasal anatomy and facial proportions requires a physical examination — it cannot be done accurately over video. Out-of-town patients are welcome; many of Dr. Buonassisi's patients travel from across Canada and internationally. If you are travelling from outside Vancouver, see the travel guide for logistics.
Following your consultation, you will receive a written surgical plan outlining the recommended technique, expected outcomes, recovery timeline, and a detailed cost breakdown. You are under no obligation to proceed — many patients take weeks or months to make a decision, and our team is available to answer questions throughout that process.
From first contact to surgical plan.
Four steps. No pressure. Every patient moves at their own pace.
Complete the Pre-Assessment
Answer a few questions about your goals, anatomy, and health background — and upload a few photos. Dr. Buonassisi's patient care team reviews every submission personally before your consultation is booked.
Start Pre-Assessment →Receive a Personalised Response
Our patient care coordinator will contact you with honest guidance on whether rhinoplasty is the right path for you, and what to expect at your consultation. You will never be pushed toward surgery.
In-Person Consultation
A thorough consultation with Dr. Buonassisi at the 8 West Clinic in Vancouver. He will examine your nasal anatomy, review your photos, discuss your goals in detail, and present computer imaging of a potential result.
Receive Your Surgical Plan
Following your consultation, you will receive a written surgical plan outlining the recommended technique, expected outcomes, recovery timeline, and a detailed cost breakdown. You are under no obligation to proceed.
Before, during, and after.
A detailed picture of what each stage of the consultation process involves.
Before your consultation
- —Complete the pre-assessment so Dr. Buonassisi's team can review your goals in advance
- —Prepare a list of changes you would like to see — photos of noses you admire can be helpful
- —Note any breathing difficulties, previous nasal injuries, or prior surgeries
- —Avoid wearing makeup on the day of your consultation
- —Bring a list of any medications, supplements, or health conditions
During your consultation
- —Dr. Buonassisi will examine your nasal anatomy and facial proportions in detail
- —Standardised photographs will be taken for surgical planning
- —You will discuss your goals, concerns, and what is realistically achievable
- —Computer imaging will be used to illustrate potential outcomes
- —He will explain his recommended approach and the reasoning behind it
- —You will have ample time to ask any questions
After your consultation
- —You will receive a written summary of the consultation and surgical plan
- —A detailed cost breakdown will be provided
- —You are under no obligation to proceed — take as much time as you need
- —Our patient care team is available to answer any follow-up questions
- —Out-of-town patients may have virtual follow-up appointments
Seeing the direction
before the decision.
During your consultation, Dr. Buonassisi will use computer imaging to illustrate the direction of change he is aiming for. This is a simulation tool — not a guarantee of results — but it is one of the most useful parts of the consultation process.
Computer imaging helps ensure that you and Dr. Buonassisi are aligned on goals before any surgical plan is made. It allows him to show you what is anatomically achievable, and to have an honest conversation about what surgery can and cannot do for your specific case.
The actual result will depend on your anatomy, skin thickness, healing, and the specific manoeuvres performed. Computer imaging shows direction — not a guaranteed outcome.
Come prepared.
The more prepared you are, the more productive your consultation will be. Use this checklist to make the most of your time with Dr. Buonassisi.
Questions about the consultation.
Common questions about booking, preparing for, and what to expect from your rhinoplasty consultation at 8 West Clinic.
Start Pre-Assessment →The first step takes 5 minutes.
Answer a few questions about your goals and anatomy. Our patient care team reviews every assessment personally — so Dr. Buonassisi is already prepared when you meet.
Start Your Pre-Assessment →