Is it possible to have my nose shortened?

Shortening the nose with rhinoplasty is very simple to achieve yet surprisingly many surgeons fail to do this. In fact it’s one of the most common reasons for revision. It requires shortening the lower edge of the septal cartilage and nasal lining. This used to be a standard move in closed rhinoplasty but forgotten when many surgeons switched to open rhinoplasty.

Yes,  a closed rhinoplasty procedure can shorten the long nose. Closed rhinoplasty techniques can accomplish this goal with all the incisions placed on the inside of the nose. To shorten the nose usually requires reduction of the dorsal hump, lifting the tip, and releasing the depressor septi ligament in the tip which pulls the tip down even more with animation and smiling. For many before and after examples,  please see the link and the video below

Shortening the nose is almost always possible. There are anatomic limits and aesthetic limits to how much a nose can be shortened. The goal would be to shorten your nose to a point where it is balance and fits the rest of your facial features. Seek a consultation with a rhinoplasty expert for specific advice about how much shortening can be achieved and what would look best for you. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon