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What's the Ideal Masculine Nose Shape?

asked 2 years ago by CSmitty in TN
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 1,939 times
Tags: nose, shape

I've been through two nasal-surgeries which turned out very unnatural. One thing that's bothering me, I've noticed that almost all attractive male noses, in my opinion, have a degree of flatness going down the bridge-tip roof.

Male-noses never look like that triangle roof effect you'd see if you were looking down at a house-roof. A male nose is more like a vertical wooden block, sleek sidewalls yet a degree of widthy flatness on the roof.

This is a general-description of the nose I need to fit my face, would you say this is a accurate description of the male nasal-shape?

3 answers to What's the Ideal Masculine Nose Shape?

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Wat's the ideal masculine nasal shape.

There are ideally male and female shaped features of the face and body, including the nose and is the topic of a book that I wrote on the subject. In general, male noses are higher, longer and wider than their female counterparts.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

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Ideal Masculine Nose, Ideal Male Nose

Ideal Masculine nose is a nose that fits the face, is proportional and looks natural. Rhinoplasty is an Art. Through extensive discussion, careful evaluating and analysis and computer imaging, a more precise image can be given that makes your nose look UN-operated. Ideal Masculine nose has some flatness to the dorsum (roof) but that depends on each individual case. Please consult an experienced Plastic Surgeon with extensive skill in working with Male nose for your revision... more
Ali Sajjadian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Aesthetics in Male Rhinoplasty

CSmitty, Thanks for the question. Based on your description, it sounds like the area you are describing between the bridge and the tip is primarily the middle vault (septum/upper lateral cartilages) of the nose. The middle vault can collapse following surgery if not adequately supported, giving the patient an Inverted-V Deformity. This may be what you are referencing when you describe your "triangle roof" appearance. Of course without seeing and examining you I cannot be sure, but... more
Umang Mehta, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

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