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I Want a Nose Job but Don't Want It to Change my Total Appearance

asked 1 year ago by Clinton4602 in Clinton
Latest answer by Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO
Question viewed 1,263 times
Tags: male, narrow, natural

Hi, I have hated my nose since high school and have now decided to get a nose job. My nose is too wide and big when i smile (even bigger than my dad's, who i inherited my nose from). But I just want to get rid of some of the wideness but not get it totally reconstructed, is that possible?

15 answers to I Want a Nose Job but Don't Want It to Change my Total Appearance

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Rhinoplasty Without Changing Total Appearance

First, the abnswer to your question is YES. A good rhinoplasty surgeon will change the undesireable characteristics of your nose and try to meet your goals as long as the end result is proportional and consistent with your surrounding facial features.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Natural looking rhinoplasty

Patients who complain of having a large nose reduced, but still want to maintain their look, are great candidates for preoperative imaging.  This way the patient can see the proposed outcome prior to undergoing surgery.  The surgery to make a large nose smaller, keeping the overall shape intact is very possible. 
Benjamin Bassichis, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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I Want a Nose Job but Don't Want It to Change my Total Appearance

Nose is in the middle of the face and therefore has a profound effect on the way facial appearance. Reducing teh width of the nose will affect the overall appearance of your face. The facail structures will be more harmonious. See before and after photos to get some idea. Computer imaging will also help you see the impact of this procedure on your face.
Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO

Huntington Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Changing the African American nose

There are certain ethnic considerations to be considered in the African Anmerican nose. The breadth of the nasal base is of particular concern. When surgically narrowing this, care must be taken to preserve a natural look and not over correct. All parts of the nose must be kept in proper proportion.
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty for improvement and not radical change

Rhinoplasty can be tailored to your particular aesthetic goals, assuming these goals do not affect your breathing.  Computer simulations can help you get an idea of the goals of the surgery.  In general, decreasing the width of nostrils involves performing alar base narrowing incisions, which potentially can be visible.  It is important that you view many before and after photos of patients of your doctor's who have similar features as you.  That way, you can see... more
Thomas T. Le, MD

Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon
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"Less is More" when it comes to Rhinoplasty Surgery

Rhinoplasty surgery of today is much more conservative than years ago.  Reducing the wider nose can be challenging, but a reduction of the wide nostrils, and narrowing of the bridge can make the difference that you are looking for without dramatically changing your look.  Most patients want to look like themselves after surgery, but want to see the improvement in the area that bothers them.  In Rhinoplasty surgery, we often say that "less is more", meaning that... more
Michael Vincent, MD

Rockville Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty Results

There are many different ways to perform a rhinoplasty, it is important to communicate with your surgeon prior to your procedure with your particular goals and expectations. The procedure can then be customized to your needs.
Michael Sullivan, MD

Columbus Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty

I agree with several of the other physicians that the use of an imaging computer is a great tool in showing you what the proposed results would be. I use an Imaging computer on all facial consultations and find that this facilitates the patients understanding of the proposed changes. I would suggest finding a physician in your area that uses digital imaging. It is important that the patient and physician have a clear understanding of the expected surgical results.
Michael Elam, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Keeping wide nose natural

In general you can keep "your nose" by not altering the tip shape. Thus you can work on decreasing your alar rim width and alter the dorsum but not alter the tip shape, and you will  be more apt to have maintain "your nose".
Arian Mowlavi, MD

Laguna Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Reduction Of Wide And Flaring Nostrils In The African-American Rhinoplasty

Changing the African-American nose by rhinoplasty often involves managing the wide and flaring nostrils.  Nostril and nasal base reduction can be done by itself  but it is important to see how this may change the overall look to the nose. This is where computer imaging would have great benefit. It may also be important to make some tip changes with nostril reduction to keep the lower third of the nose in balance.
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Natural results are possible

Short answer is yes. The key for you will be excellent communication with your surgeon. Make sure he/she takes time to ask about your preferences before and after performing computerized imaging. Lots of changes can be made but that doesn't mean they should. A thorough discussion should help both your surgeon and, ultimately, your results.
Colin Pero, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty to Narrow Nose

Changing one part of the nose often ends up changing the appearance of another part of the nose, either in relation to another part or because the underlying structures are affected. While it is possible to only reduce the alar base or nostril size, it may then make the rest of your nose out of proportion.  There are ways to decrease the width of your nose (the lower part/nostrils, as well as the upper part) without making your nose look like it's overly "done".... more
Sarmela Sunder, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty for the African-American nose.

Yes, this can be done very naturally if you see a surgeon who does a lot of African-American noses and DOES THEM WELL.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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African American Rhinoplasty

Hi, Yes it is possible to reduce the width of your nostrils. However, you have to be careful and consider the whole nose. If you just narrow your nostrils your tip and bridge width may look out of proportion. The best way to evaluate what would suit you best is to computer image your nose and see what the results would look like before the surgery. This way you can get an idea of what look you may be comfortable with. I have many before and afters and have dedicated a website for... more
Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty

It is certainluy possible to narrow your nose.  This can be done for the upper as well as the lower parts, but an exam is very important to evaluate the structures and then a discussion with you is necessary.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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