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Nose Feels Out of Proportion with Face - Options?

asked 1 year ago by deejack in Midwest, USA
Latest answer by Daniel Reichner, MD
Question viewed 1,026 times
Tags: female, dorsal hump, masculine, options

My nose/eye area has always bothered me. I realize I have hollow eyes but that doesn't bother me as much as my nose. I have a small dorsal hump and to me it seems like it's not long enough for my face. I've always felt like my face looks somewhat masculine-and I think it's my nose. I want a much more feminine face. Any suggestions for surgery?

15 answers to Nose Feels Out of Proportion with Face - Options?

Facial Balance and Rhinoplasty

I would recommend seeing a rhinoplasty specialist. Have him "morph" pictures of your nose so you can see how a rhinoplasty might improve your facial balance.

Daniel Reichner, MD
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty can balance nose with facial features

The rhinoplasty operation can certainly reduce the projection of the nose. The goals for the rhinoplasty are to feminize and refine the nasal features so that the nose fits and balances with the face so as not to be as prominent. This involves a reduction in both bone and cartilage, sculpting the new nose while preserving your ability to breathe well. All this can be done through an endonasal or closed technique under general anesthesia. A cast is applied across the nose and visible... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

VIDEO (click here): the temporary nose job: non-surgical rhinoplasty

First, I believe you are being overly critical about your appearance. Having said that, it is difficult to say what will achieve YOUR desired result. Computer imaging may be useful in this regard. One relatively simple, but temporary and potentially reversible, technique would be the use of a non-surgical rhinoplasty achieved by augmenting only the tip, This would give the illusion of a more projecting tip and a relativley smaller hump. This could be used as a method for you "try... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Nasal proportions

Your photo shows a straight dorsum, an nice angle of the nose/upper lip, and reasonable tip projection-to-nasal length ratio. Without other views (front and 3/4 facial) it is difficult to evaluate the nasal width and possible nuances of your nose. Your specific case may be improved with dorsal reduction to give a slight concave appearance with or without nasal bone infractures (moving the bones slightly inward). Your tip may need little or no change. A face to face... more

Ricardo Izquierdo, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.FaceAndBodyChicago.com

Conservative rhinoplasty may be indicated

Although it's difficult to tell from the distant photo, it appears that your nose may be slightly large and mildly out of balance with the rest of your face. A consultation and exam with an experienced nasal surgeon would obviously be important, but if you decide to have surgery, it definitely should be a conservative procedure because your nasal dorsum seems to be relatively straight.

Roger J. Oldham, MD
Bethesda Plastic Surgeon

Nose Out of Proportion With Face

It is difficult to make specific recommendations on after seeing one profile picture, but minimal changes can refine a nose and achieve harmony with surrounding facial features. Consult with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon to see what could be changed to meet your goals.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Need better photos

It's not really clear to me why you think you have a masculine-appearing nose. Even when I magnify your photo, I cannot see a dorsal hump. If you could re-send a front view and true profile view, I would be better able to comment. Another option is to see a rhinoplasty surgeon who can better advise you after examining what you like and dislike about your nose.

Theda C. Kontis, MD
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

facialplasticsurgerymd.com

Nosa and proportion

If you are unahppy with the way the nose looks, you may want to consider a consultation for a rhinoplasty to improve the appearance. I couldn't say for sure what you would benefit from without an exam.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty To Enhance Your Facial Appearance

Looking at your photo, I wouldn't say that your nose immediately jumps out as being excessively large. Overall you have very attractive facial features. That being said, you could choose to refine your nose to achieve an even more enhanced facial appearance. I often refer to cases like yours as 'finesse rhinoplasty' in my practice. Reducing your nasal bridge by even a few millimeters in conjunction with some tip reshaping, etc can make a nice difference for you. Given the... more

John M. Hilinski, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drhilinski.com

Reducing a dorsal hump to feminize the face

In general, a convex dorsal profile on a women can contribute to a more masculine appearance, even when subtle. Furthermore, a convex dorsum makes the nose appear shorter, where as a straight or slightly sloped profile configuration can make the nose appear longer. In your case, reducing the dorsal hump in a careful and aesthetically appropriate way could give you both of the changes you are looking for. It is a good idea to have the surgeon preform imaging to help you see how the... more

Amir M. Karam, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drkaram.com

Small changes in rhinoplasty can produce big results

Rhinoplasty has often been called the surgery of millimeters. Very small changes, such as rotation of a tip by 2 mm., or reduction of the bridge by 3mm. can produces dramatic changes in appearance. The nose is also the central feature of the face and has a large impact on how we are perceived. With a procedure such as rhinoplasty, the changes and potential is endless. Suggestion for surgery can come from exploring what you like in others, and computer simulation to 'try out' these... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Subtle changes in a nose can make a big difference in the way you look

It is often more of a challenge to take an attractive person with a few small defects in the nose than take a very big nose and make it smaller. Anyone can take a big potato and make it into a smaller potato and make the person happy. Reducing a small hump and improving the angle under the nose or refining the Camella (the portion between the nostrils) can make subtle but nice changes in an otherwise not unattractive nose. I find that computer imaging is very helpful in this... more

Steven J. Pearlman, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty, Subtle

Hi Deejack, First of all, you appear to be feminine and beautiful from the single profile view provided. A subtle rhinoplasty with minimal dorsal refinement should give you the feminization of your nose that you desire. A graft to your columella to achieve a "double break" point, and a little projection of your tip should also be considered. Do choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully. Please see below web reference. Good luck and be well... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nose Proportions

Hi, Your nose can definitely change the way your eyes relate to your face. A large bump on your nose focuses attention off your eyes. If you reduce the bump and make the nose more feminine, your eyes will come out and enhance your facial features. Best, Dr.S.

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facechange.org

Nose Feels Out of Proportion with Face - Options

Thanks for the photo, after reviewing it I feel a rhinoplasty with cheek enhancement fillers would be my choice. But in person examination is paramount to determine exactly what is best. seek in person consultations from boarded surgeons in your area. Best of luck.