I Want a More Proportional Nose, What Options do I Have? (photo)

I heard that in average a male nose sticks out 2.5 cm out of his face and has a lenght of 5.8 cm. My nose sticks out 3 cm and has a lenght of 4.5 cm So my problem is not with the length of it but rather the part that "sticks out". I also have a bump. Is that causing it to be larger? And if my nose is big than what can be done so has a straight bridge and is smaller in general? Note:I do not wish any sort of non-permanent treatment.I also am 15 and i know that i have to wait until i am 17 atleast

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age 17 or under dorsal hump

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Proper nasal proportions

While average dimensions are helpful for characterizing populations of noses, they're a lot less important when dealing with an individual patient who's considering rhinoplasty. What's important is determining what nasal shape best complements that specific patient's features. Pro-operative planning, often with computer imaging, can help one visualize what needs to be done and what is possible to do. Projection (how far out the nose sticks), rotation (how tipped up or down... more

Fillers are an excellent way to make the nose more proportional

I really like the fact that you've said you want a "more proportional nose", instead of a "smaller nose". It's all about the shape and proportions. Your nose looks pretty for a guy. Although you've stated you don't want a non-permanent treatment, you should consider placing fillers above your bump. Adding to your nose will make the shape stronger and more masculine. You can add to your nose surgically, harvesting some cartilage... more

Low radix

You nose has a low radix, such as the one shown in the link below. This can be improved with rhinoplasty and will make the nose longer but more masculine

Sam Naficy, MD

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Rhinoplasty Proportions

You quote "average" measurements which are interesting but they have nothing to do with what should be done to improve your nose. Rhinoplasty is a very individualized procedure; in 35 years I've never done 2 noses exactly the same. Full face pictures would be helpful because the nose must be in proportion to the surrounding facial features. All I can say is that reducing the bridge line would be appropriate.