Friends Say my Nose is Beakish. Should I Get Rhinoplasty? (photo)

I've never been a fan of my nose. I honestly think its a little too pointy. The other day someone joked and said it made me kind of look like a cute bird but that it's not big. I'm confused. Advice please :/

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Friends say I need a rhinoplasty

The reality is that it doesn't matter what your friends say. I hear comments like this everyday, and it really upsets me. What right does anyone have to tell someone else what "they" need. I think it's rude. The real question is, "how do you feel about it?" If the the answer is that you are ok or happy with it, then the answer is , no, you should't have it. If your answer is yes, then consult with a facial plastic surgeon or a plastic surgeon who performs rhinoplasty frequently. more

Do I need a rhinoplasty?

Thank you for your question and for providing the photos. I think that your feelings about your nose are the most important thing. That being said, it never ceases to amaze me what others will say. No nose is perfect and and ideally, your nose should match the rest of your face. On your pictures, there are a couple of things that could be improved that would address the issues that you mention. The bridge of your nose is a bit high, which creates an outward curve and pushes your tip down... more

Rhinoplasty for a beakish nose

Hi. Yes, you have a droopy tip with a dorsal hump which can look like a beak. Your tip is also wide. All of these issues can be addressed with rhinoplasty. I think that the surgery would make a positive difference.

Rhinoplasty for a pointy nose

Thanks for the questions and photos. If you are bothered by the "pointiness" of your nose, this can certainly be corrected with a rhinoplasty. Your profile is convex, or curved, which I believe is what is giving you that "beak-like" look your friend had mentioned. This could be straightened or lowered to whatever extent you desire. I would recommend seeking a rhinoplasty specialist who performs computer imaging, as you could see if you like the look of your nose if it were made a bit... more

Rhinoplasty and Tip Concerns

Refining and repositioning the tip with refinement of the dorsum will provide the changes you may be seeking. Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties each year. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Decision to undergo rhinoplasty

The decision to undergo cosmetic rhinoplasty can be done to improve your self image and only if your nose bothers you. Do not have a rhinoplasty surgery for someone else. If you were to do the rhinoplasty, shaving down the bony and cartilaginous hump of the nose would be performed along with narrowing the tip to be less bulbous and projecting. For noses similar to yours, please review our rhinoplasty photo gallery. This surgery can be performed by closed rhinoplasty... more

Rhinoplasty is a personal choice

Changing the shape of your nose is a personal decision. When someone comes into my office and states they are happy with their nose, I advise them against surgery. Do not feel you need to change your nose for your friends. If you are happy it is best not to have any surgery.

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Friends Say my Nose is Beakish. Should I Get Rhinoplasty? (photo)

Better to seek in person evaluations from boarded rhinoplasty surgeons in your area. My opinion is YES a full rhinoplasty is indicated.

Is a "Nose Job" right for me?

You should NEVER have Cosmetic Surgery based on OTHER people's opinions. With the exception of my daughter (of course), few of us are perfect. It never ceases to amaze me as I sit among hundreds of my colleagues in a Plastic Surgery meeting just how many of them could benefit from undergoing surgical improvement. But, it does not matter. The only person whose opinion matters in this regard is YOURS. How much does your nose bother you? if it bothers you a lot - YES - we CAN make it look... more

Teased by friends about nose

This question strikes to the core of cosmetic surgery. Yes, your nose can be changed, but allowing your 'friends' to undermine your self-confidence and cause you to seek out surgery is a compromise you should not make. Do not undergo rhinoplasty to please others.