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I Am Confused with What Kind of Nose I Want? (photo)

hey please i need help.. am goin in for rhinoplasty consultation on tuesday but am a bit confused with what i want. I think a smaller nose with some projection will work fine but please you are the experts, please advise me what kind of nose will be perfect or very good for my face.. I have attached some pictures below

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by temitola92

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Goals of African American rhinoplasty

Computer imaging may be helpful in visualizing what kind of changes to your nasal appearance you like. Narrowing the base of your nostrils and softening the tip of your nose by making it more defined will give your nose a more balanced and attractive appearance.

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Rhinoplasty - What kind of nose would look best?

First off don't worry unnecessarily about this concern. Look at photos of other African American men to identify what you find attractive about their nose. Also, be articulate about what features on your nose you would like to change. It helps the surgeon to know your desires so that he can tailor the surgery to your wishes as much as is possible and desirable. Most patients have reasonable goals but expectations frequently need to be tempered by the surgeon due to specific... more

Rhinoplasty, pre-operative evaluation, perfect nose

Your question is very common and we frequently hear this. "Doc, do what you need to do!" The issue is that there is no perfect nose. There are some traits exhibited by a nose that are considered desirable, bring harmony and make a nose look and face look more organized. These are all somewhat nebulous terms though. There are characteristics that may make a nose look awkward, disorganized or draw unwanted attention. These are nasal traits you may want... more

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Dear Temitola92, Thank you for the question and the pictures. In our own practice we have a great deal of experience with African American rhinoplasty and are often posed with questions very similar to your own. In general it is important to understand that the front view is the most important in real life as that is where we face people and address one another. In your picture, what I would say is that the front view, particularly at the tip and nostrils, you are a bit too... more

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meldibson
7 months ago

how did your consultation go?

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