Procedure to Decrease the Nose Size?

asked 2 years ago by Chicago_Beauty in Chicago
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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Tags: bridge, face, nose, tip

The tip of my nose is very wide and undefined; the bridge of my nose is also very long and from the side it looks as though it protrudes out from the side of my face. I would like to make the overall appearance of my nose smaller and proportional to my face. What type of procedure will I need?

11 answers to Procedure to Decrease the Nose Size?

See a rhinoplasty specialist

You are correct in what bothers you that could be refined. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon and let him examine your nose and tell you what would be best. Make sure you like his work.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Rhinoplasty to decrease size of nose

I think that you have a good idea of what you do not like about your nose. All of these issues can be addressed with a rhinoplasty. Once you have identified a surgeon with whom you are comfortable, they will be able to demonstrate to you the changes that you desire for your nose and correct the issues that seem to bother you the most. I think you have every opportunity to have a wonderful surgical result.

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD
Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgeon

Various procedures to decrease size of nose

There is a procedure to decrease the nose size. The tip of the nose can be narrowed significantly through dome suturing techniques and removal of some of the tip cartilage. This will give more definition and refinement to the tip of the nose. The total tip projection can be decreased to make the nose more proportional to the face. This is all done through closed rhinoplasty techniques where there is no external incision.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Complex rhinoplasty requires multiple steps

In order to provide you with results that will be proportionate to your face and ears, the nose will require several different manipulations during the rhinoplasty. You point out that your tip is not well-defined and this is something that will be improved by manipulating the cartilages at the tip of the nose. From this photograph your nose also looks wide and this will need to be improved by narrowing the lower part of your nose around the nostrils. The length of your nose can be... more

Adam David Lowenstein, MD
Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty could reduce nasal size

A rhinoplasty could be done to reduce nasal size where necessary and improve shape and definition. Get consultations from experienced surgeons who should provide pictures of results in patients with similar noses.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty to decrease nose size

Hello, You would need rhinoplasty with tip refinement. I would really need to examine you to determine the best options for surgery, as it is difficult to make an accurate diagnosis based on the photo alone. Thank you, and best of luck. Dr. Nassif

Paul S. Nassif, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty is about nasal tip and dorsum balance

You have a very difficult nasal problem which is not confined to your nasal tip alone. You also have thick nasal skin and wide nasal alar rims. You would benefit from an open approach to your nose to optimally address your nasal tip to refine it using your own cartilage and defatting the nasal tip as well. This will require significant expertise and experience so you need to research your rhinoplasty surgeon well

Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

The surgical procedure depends on an assesment of your aesthetic goals as well as your anatomy. Achieving a smaller tip may ironically require addition of cartilage to the tip of the nose. Meet with at least two surgeons to discuss your options for management

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

I think that I may have answered this question already. First, your photo looks a bit distorted. You seem to have very thick skin. This may affect the final result. Without seeing more views it may be difficult to offer you advice, but the tip can definitely be softened a bit.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty to Decrease Size of Nose

Hi the one and only, You should visit and consult with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon for a rhinoplasty. You are fortunate that there are many fine nose surgeons in the Chicago area. Choose your surgeon carefully. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nose procedure is a rhinoplasty

The issues you have mentioned about your nose that you want to change can be done with a complete rhinoplasty. There are a lot techniques that can be done to change the appearance of the nose. Have a consultation with a plastic surgeon and he or she can look at your nose and see if your desired change is realistic. By what you tell me and looking at the picture I think you would be able to get a nice change. Best Wishes, Dr. Peterson