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Bigger Chin and a Smaller Nose Possible?

asked 2 years ago by black30 in england
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
Question viewed 1,935 times
Tags: chin, nose, male, bigger, smaller, tip

Hello, I want to have a nasal tip deprojection and a chin augmentation to make my profile more balanced. I made a before and after photo to help illustrate what I want. In the after photo, I reduced the projection of my nasal tip and slightly curved the bridge to balance the bridge with the tip. On the chin I just projected it forwards, I wondered if my after photo would be possible? Thank you.

15 answers to Bigger Chin and a Smaller Nose Possible?

Chin, nose and photoshopping

The chin and nose should be in proportion to one another to create an aesthetically pleasing face. You have done a good job on photoshopping your chin. I think the nose is a bit too small. One negative of imaging programs is that the profile view only tells part of the story. A nose which make appear favorably to you in profile may be too flat and distorting to the frontal contours of the face. Simulations do not necessarily create a realistic perspective on the prospective outcome for... more

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Bigger Chin and Smaller Nose

You are suggesting a very reasonable change in appearance. If you decrease chin projection it will be necessary to change the nasal profile. The only additional change in your nose I would suggest is raising the columella (the tissue between the nostils) in your post-operative view. The chin implant will improve your facial profile by bringing the nose and chin into proper proportion.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Reducing nose projection and chin augmentation

It is possible to place a silastic implant in the chin to bring forth the chin approximately 1 cm or 3/8 of an inch. The incision for the implant is placed underneath the submental area in the subperiosteal pocket where it does not usually shift, move or migrate. This gives an excellent chin augmentation for a stronger chin profile. Reducing nasal tip projection can be done by removing cartilage from the dorsal septum, tip, and altering tip cartilages. This can all be done at the same... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Bigger chin, smaller nose

The very subtle refinements of the contour of your nose combined with the augmentation of your chin that you illustrate gives you better balance and harmony to your profile. Keeping in mind that computer morph imaging can be deceptive and sometimes yield unrealistic expectations, I feel that your desires should be achievable when performed an experienced surgeon with cosmetic expertise.

Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD
Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty and chin augmentation

Harmony or balance betweent he nose and chin is important to creat an aesthetically pleasing result. Certainly this is obtainable, but be careful no one can achieve exactly what can be done with photoshopping!

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty to deproject nose and augment chin is possible

I think what you have morphed with digital software balances you face more and is completely possible. It is a subtle change but makes a big difference in your appearance. You can easily accomplish this with a closed rhinoplasty and a chin implant. The total procedure would be minimal and can even be done under local anesthesia

Andrew Jacono, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Balancing the chin and nose

I think the "after" photo you produced is a much better balanced face than the before. In my opinion, the chin implant will make a bigger improvement in your appearance than the deprojection of the tip and you may wish to consider the chin operation alone, which has a speedy recovery. see video

Darrick E. Antell, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Computer imaging of after results for nose job and chin enlargement

The procedures you have illustrated using computer imaging of your afters should be achievable with chin augmenatation and a nose job. Please realize that these should be used to estimate but not to predict the final result.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty and Chin Augmentation for Facial Profile Harmony

Hi Black, Yes, you can have conservative chin augmentation and conservative deprojection of your nose to bring your facial profile into better harmony. Many times, chin augmentation alone creates the illusion of a smaller nose. When using computer imaging in our office, we emphasize that the image is a simulation and not a guaranteed result of surgery. Fortunately in the great majority of patients the actual real life result is even better than the imaging. Good luck and be well. Dr. P... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin augmentation is commonly performed with rhinoplasty

Approximately one out of four patients I see for a rhinoplasty consultation would benefit from a chin implant to improve their profile. Just under half or one in ten actually have a chin augmentation at the same time. This is called profile-plasty. Which is improvement of the overall profile of the face. Noses are made smaller and chins larger for a balanced appearance.

Steven J. Pearlman, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty and chin augmentation

Hi, Without looking at your photo from a straight view, here is what I think. You can achieve a lot by the chin augmentation (implant alone). You can also deproject your nose, but you don't want your nose to be much smaller since you have a large manly head and you want your nose to fit your face. Anyways, both can be done at the same time; in fact it is commonly done when necessary.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty and chin augmentation

Generally, you should be able to achieve your goals of decreased nasal tip projection and chin augmentation. You've done a very nice job of altering your photo, but no guarantees as to results can be made based on photos. I recommend seeing an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon in your area who can guide you. Good luck, /nsn.

Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty and chin augmentation

It is ver common to perform both procedures together. In fact, many patients who have an overly projecting nose are born with a chin deficiency called microgenia. It is very common for us to offer both procedures to our patients simultaneously so there is one recovery. Also, I agree with you in that it brings better balance to your face. Finally, you have done an excellent job with photoshoping and I would agree with your re-created photos. That would be quite achievable given your existing... more

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Bigger chin and smaller nose possible through surgery

Overall from your profile view your nose looks well balanced, I would say you wouldn't want too much deprojection of your nasal tip. A small amount could enhance things, as well as chin implant. I can only judge by your picture, but you mgiht also benefit from a small amount of liposuction as well. Enhancing your jaw profile will strengthen your overall profile view and make your nose seem less big in comparison. Without examining you in person it is difficult to tell. Pictures are onyl a... more

Samson Lee, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Creating Facial Harmony (with Photoshop)

Yes. Most of what you photo-shopped above is largely achievable. The chin can be augmented with an implant or a sliding genioplasty - the nasal projection can be reduced (and tip derotated mildly) with slight nostril flaring - BUT the "afters" will never look exactly like yours. If you are willing to accept the imperfect nature of Plastic Surgery then you have a good idea of what may be possible.