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I Have A Wide, Flat Nose. Can It Be Changed? (photo)

asked 4 months ago by laurenalovee in Troy, MI
Latest answer by Harrison C. Putman III, MD
Question viewed 1,092 times
Tags: flat, options, wide

I have been very unhappy with my nose for several years now and have wanted rhinoplasty for about a year and a half. I don't want just a thinner nose, I want it to be completely different. Thinner and instead of being flat I would like it to have a point to it. With that being said, because my nose is so wide and big, is it going to be harder and more dangerous for me to get rhinoplasty? Will the recovery process take longer?

8 answers to I Have A Wide, Flat Nose. Can It Be Changed? (photo)

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Ethnic Rhinoplasty.

Your photos are very helpful. Your analysis is accurate and I agree that your nose calls undue attention to itself and away from the rest of your beautiful facial features. The changes you are asking for fall into the realm of ethinic rhinoplasty and reshaping is definitely possible . In general, African, Asian and Hispanic noses will have the following features when compared to a Caucasian nose: Increased width across the middle vault and nasal... more
Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS

Denver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Thinner nose

Hello, In order to change your nose and give it more definition you will need to have some grafting done. I only use cartilage grafts and will often use rib cartilage in cosmetic cases where a lot of tissue is needed to achieve the desired results. Your nasal dorsum will have to be augmented, your tip defined with a tip graft and your alar base would have to be narrowed. Get a couple of opinions at least form experienced rhinoplasty surgeons in your area. Good luck!
Andres Gantous, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Improving a Wide, Flat Nose

Your nose can be significantly improved with rhinoplasty surgery. The nasal bridge,tip, and nasal base can all be narrowed. I cannot tell from the pictures submitted but frequently is necessary to graft the bridge and tip to improve definition. Select a surgeon who is experienced in African American rhinoplasty.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Correction of wide, flat nose.

The only 'danger' you really face in having a surgery on your nose is in not choosing someone who has experience with nasal anatomy such as yours. Typically a nose like yours will require more surgical steps to enhance its appearance. Cartilage from the nose or ears, or perhaps an implant for the bridge of your nose will most likely be necessary to give you the look you want. That said, you should be able to find someone who can go very far towards creating more of the appearance you... more
Jon F. Harrell, DO

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.westonsurgery.com

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Rhinoplasty for the ethnic nose.

Your nose can be narrower along with the base and the tip refined and narrowed to give you what u want. This is. A common nose for those of us who have done this for 35 years. Choose a surgeon who does natural A-A noses.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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I Have A Wide, Flat Nose. Can It Be Changed? (photo)

Thanks for the different views of your nose. Best to be seen in person by a boarded PS in your area. But Yes you can achieve an improvement by having rhinoplasty surgery.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty

Improving the nasal bridgemost likely with grafts will make it appear narrower. Performing grafting to the tip and refining the cartilages may help, but remember if the overlying soft tissue is thick, it may amke it difficult to get as much definition as you would like.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Ethnic (African American) Rhinoplasty

Yes, you can achieve significant improvement with narrowing of the dorsum (bridge), tip and base of the nose with the correct procedures. Thi includes tip reshaping and rotation and increased projection in most cases, along with dosal augmentation and alar base narrowing in correct proportion to the other maneuvers. You can achieve a more natural look.Cartilage grafting will be needed, so discuss this with a surgeon who has experience with this procedure, and is well trained and board certified. more
Harrison C. Putman III, MD

Peoria Facial Plastic Surgeon

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