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Possible to Make Nose Appear Smaller and Straightened?

asked 3 years ago by Amin in Ontario, Canada
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 7,187 times
Tags: nose

I have considered rhinoplasty for a while now, but I’m very hesitant and anxious. This is a first for me - asking questions. I’m 17 years old and am wondering, “is it possible to make MY nose appear smaller and get it straightened?” Please let me know whether my expectations are too high. I'm a realist anyways, so I prefer the truth :). i'm happy the way my nose looks from the front, but as you can see, my problem is the profile. Is it possible to alter the profile "look" without substantially changing the look from the front?

17 answers to Possible to Make Nose Appear Smaller and Straightened?

Smaller and Straighter Nose

You are an excellent candidate for a rhinoplasty. Reducing the size of your nose will bring it into proportion with the rest of your facial features. An experienced surgeon will provide a natural result.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Yes, you should see a Rhinoplasty specialist

Yes, it is possible. Your eyes will look remarkably better from the front since your bump is large. As long as you see someone who has a lot of experience doing noses you should have an excellent result.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

You are a good candidate for Rhinoplasty

1. It is absolutely possible for you to have the rhinoplasty and improve the appearance of the profile. 2. The hump might need to come down quite a bit, and therefore will require osteotomies to prevent "the open roof" deformity. Your surgeon will explain it to you in details. 3. Consider adding a chin implant to improve your profile without making your nose too small. A small graft at the top will help the profile line as well. 4. Consult with a facial plastic surgeon as well as... more

Stella Desyatnikova, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Can Make Your Nasal Profile Smaller & Straighter, While Keeping Frontal View Same

Hi Amin, Yes it is possible to change your nasal profile while keeping your frontal appearance relatively the same. It appears that some cartilage and bone can be removed from your nasal dorsum, and possibly a little added to the very top bridge of your nose (a radix graft) to give you a naturally appearing profile that is relatively straight. It is most important that you choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully. It is also important to be sure to clearly communicate your goals... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

The profile can be made straight without changing the front.

To Amin, Hi! Go for it! Find a board certified plastic surgeon. Ask to see before and after pictures, specially of male rhinoplasties. Ask the surgeon what the specific plan is for your nose. Get another opinion. Here are a couple of specific suggestions: 1) Going by your picture, the "bump" is not as big as it looks. The part of your nose between your eyes (the nasion) is quite low, and this makes the bump look bigger. One approach is to put a small graft in the nasion... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Yes, and you can have a great result

You are 17 and you will need to have your parents with you when you go for the consultation. You have thin skin and boney nose and this makes your plastic surgeons job easier.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Yes - your nose can be refined

It appears as if you are a perfect candidate for a rhinoplasty. Just pick a qualified experienced surgeon. It can be made straight and still look undone from the front. Male noses are harder than female as you want a strong, not scooped profile. Pick your doctor carefully.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Hump removal possible osteotomy

It seems that a hump reduction with or without osteotomy (breaking the nasal bones) will be required. The osteotomy will make your nose smaller but will also change the front view. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is essential to go over all the different options.

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Yes, it is possible to make your nose smaller and straghter!

Your nasal character as judged from your profile photo is one of most commonlly requested reasons for refinement. The size and shape you desire should be discussed with the help of drawings or computer imaging prepared by the surgeon you consult, to make sure that your expectations are taken into account during surgical planning.

Kris Conrad, MD
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

Change Profile Without Changing Frontal View

Rhinoplasty is a three dimensional surgery. As such, changes on any view, will create changes on the other views. Changes can be made to a profile view to keep as many of the features on the frontal view, however, there can still be slight differences. A detailed conversation with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon can help discuss many of these details in planning your surgery.

Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty with Hump Removal Can Improve Profile

The goal of any rhinoplasty is to produce a nose that looks natural and functions well. One of the most common reasons that patients seek rhinoplasty consultations is to learn about dorsal hump reduction. A dorsal hump is comprised of bone and cartilage. To remove the hump, the rhinoplasty surgeon files down the bone and trims the cartilage to the appropriate height to give the profile the desired contour. The usually does not create a drastic change on the frontal view. It is possible to... more

C. Spencer Cochran, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.rhinoplasty-usa.com

You can have a better profile and have your nose look the same

You have a nasal bridge hump that is likely made up of bone and cartilage. These can be taken down incrementally so that it can look the way you want from the side. This change can be done so that your view from the front is essentially the same. The lighting on your nose will be slightly different but it will be better because the light on your nasal bridge down to your nasal tip will be more congruent and similar to indicate that the bridge is one whole structure. Currently, your tip... more

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes, it is possible to make nose appear smaller and straight

It is possible to make the nose appear smaller and straightened from being crooked. It is also possible to alter the profile look without substantially changing the look from the front. Typically once the profile hump has been removed, there is a narrowing effect that occurs in the nasal bones.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Hump reduction Rhinoplasty

Amin, I agree that you are a good candidate for a standard rhinoplasty. You will probably need osteotomies (small breaks in the nasal bones) to complete the hump removal. A small radix graft (in the depression where your nose meets your forehead) may also be required to improve your profile. I highly recommend that you seek a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that uses "Morphing" so you can see how your nose will change with the surgery. Morphing is an important tool for your... more

Daniel Reichner, MD
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

Yes, yes, yes

You are not asking too much. I think that you would be an excellent candidate for cosmetic rhinoplasty. You should expect a straighter, smaller, more aesthetic nose. You have not mentioned if you have breathing problems, but this can also be addressed at the same time. I agree with the other doctors about the radix graft (to raise the height of the dorsum at the root of the nose) I can't really tell from the photo, but you may benefit from a chin implant. Ask your doctor for his opinion... more

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Ideal rhinoplasty patient

Amin, You are the ideal rhinoplasty patient. You will likely need a graft, as well as, a reduction of the hump. Your frontal view will change, but also for the better. Good luck!

Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

You are an excellent candidate for a Rhinoplasty. Correcting the profile without significantly changing the front (full-face) view can be done. Check out a board certified plastic surgeon in you area.