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Would You Recommend Rhinoplasty to Improve my Face?

asked 2 years ago by orlandopunk in florida
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 982 times
Tags: nose, male, big nose

Would a nose job improve my face? I think my nose is kinda big.

14 answers to Would You Recommend Rhinoplasty to Improve my Face?

Need for Rhinoplasty

Having rhinoplasty surgery is a very personal decision. If you don't like the appearance of your nose, describe your dissatisfaction with a good rhinoplasty surgeon to determine what appropriate changes can be made to meet your expectations.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Rhinoplasty will balance nose with your facial features.

The convexity to your nose makes it look rather large and out of proportion to the rest of your facial features. A reduction rhinoplasty, where the hump is removed and narrowing of the nasal sidewalls is performed with minimal tip surgery. This can be done as an outpatient procedure and under experienced hands gives excellent results where the nose does not look operated on.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Rhinoplasty can improve your facial aesthetics

You say you think your nose is kinda big. If this bothers you, your nose can be reduced for better proportion. This can be shown easily on a computer so you can see what you might look like after the procedure. If the result looks better to you, then have the procedure. Discuss this with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can give you a more detailed evaluation. Good luck!

Parham Ganchi, MD
Wayne Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

Hello, Having rhinoplasty for cosmetic purposes only is strictly a personal preference. If you feel like it is something that would make you feel better about your appearance, then it may be a great option for you. There is computer imaging software that can give you an idea of what the outcome of your procedure will be after communicating your needs to your surgeon. Thank you and best of luck. Dr. Nassif

Paul S. Nassif, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty to improve the face

What surprises me is lack of additional photos and why you expect the Internet experts to advise you on what to do. Go see 3 boarded plastic surgeons for a variety of opinions. This is a much better route to take. Regards.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

I agree with the others opinions

I would suggest in addition that you look at standard photos of rhinoplasty (see doctors sites). Have someone take your pictures that way and print them. Use a pencil to rearrange your nose to the way you think it looks good. This would be a good way to communciate to your ps, and also give you an idea of what you may look like and if you woud like it.

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

If you feel that your nose is large, a rhinoplasty may be beneficial to improve the appearance. This could be accomplished by shaving down the dorsum and possibly narrowing it a bit.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

If you don't like it, fix it

It is not important what I think about your nose and your face, if you don't like the way it looks and think a straighter nose will look better on your face then go for it.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Nose job to help you look better

Although it is a little difficult to tell for sure from your picture it does look like your nose might be a bit large for your face. This could be due to the bump on the top of the nose as well as the amount of projection, or how far the nose extends from your face. Both of these features can be corrected with rhinoplasty. I think you would be a good candidate for that operation but the only way to know for sure would be to have a face-to-face consultation with a board certified plastic... more

Robert B. Pollack, MD
La Jolla Plastic Surgeon

You can make your nose smaller with Rhinoplasty Surgery.

If you're dissatisfied with the appearance of your nose, then you should consult a board-certified, experienced Rhinoplasty specialist to discuss your options. I like to use computer imaging to give you an idea how you'll look after surgery. And it helps to ensure that you have realistic expectations regarding Rhinoplasty surgery. I hope this is helpful for you.

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

Reduction rhinoplasty

Reduction rhinoplasty--surgery to make a big nose smaller--is the most common reason people seek a rhinoplasty. But your question is whether nasal surgery would improve your face. In this regard, I find that pre-op computer imaging is very helpful, both for showing the patient what can reasonably be done, but also so that the patient can get a sense of how a reshaped nose affects the overall appearance of the face. It's also a good way to make sure that the patient and I are on the same page... more

David C. Pearson, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

No one "needs" a rhinoplasty, what is important is if you want one

Rhinoplasty is a very personal decision. Obviously your nose must bother you since you posted a photograph for opinions. I suggest you seek a Rhinoplasty specialist to discuss your options for rhinoplasty. Noses should fit the face, so multiple views must be evaluated along with your height and ethnicity. I also like using computer imaging for patients who are on the fence and considering surgery but not sure.

Steven J. Pearlman, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty or Not?

Hi Orlando, The reason to have a rhinoplasty is that your nose bothers you. If there is something that bothers you about your nose, and it has bothered you for some time, and you have given it much thought, then it is worth consulting with a few rhinoplasty surgeons to discuss what would satisfy you. A good looking nose generally "gets out of the way" of your other facial features, allowing your eyes to be the central focus of your face. Good luck and be well. Dr. P more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty for you?

Other than a dorsal hump, I don't see anything wrong with your nose. You might consider a rhinoplasty if you think a straight dorsum will look better.