Is It Possible to Reduce a Very Large Nose to Significantly Smaller Nose?

asked 1 year ago by Alex9871 in Toronto
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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9 answers to Is It Possible to Reduce a Very Large Nose to Significantly Smaller Nose?

Making a large nose smaller

Dear Alex, What you need is a reduction rhinoplasty. Reduction rhinoplasty is the medical term used to describe nasal surgery planned to reduce the overall size of the nose. When Ii talk to my patients about cosmetic nasal surgery, specifically reduction rhinoplasty, I tell them that the nose should be addressed in three specific areas: the nasal hump, the tip area, and the width of the nose. Most patients interested in nose job, want the "bump" on their nose to be taken down... more

Kevin Sadati, DO
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.galleryofcosmeticsurgery.com

Reducing a very large nose to a smaller nose

It is possible to reduce the size of a very large bulbous nose. However, it will always be a rather large nose if you cannot keep the nose in balance. There is just so far one can go to improve the tip projection and bulbousness and the thickness of skin with while keeping it looking natural.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Rhinoplasty for a large nose

Dear Alex9871, Certainly, the traditional approach to reshaping a nose with rhinoplasty concentrated on making the nose smaller. Consider these ideas: The nuances of rhinoplasty include considering keeping your nose functioning well while making the appropriate changes to the nose shape. Just making your nose smaller may not be ideal because the nose must be in balance with your face and other features. There very well may be areas of your nose that need... more

Travis T. Tollefson, MD, MPH
Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drtravistollefson.com

Reducing the size of the nose.

The answer to your question is yes, but there obviously is a limit to the amount of shrinkage the skin of the nose will be able to accomplish. The size of a nose is dependent on other facial proportions and is best sized to fit in with the rest of your facial features. That said, you would be surprised at how much smaller a nose can actually be made.

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Reducing Size of Nose with Rhinoplasty

Hi Alex9871, Yes, rhinoplasty can reduce the size of the nose. Rhinoplasty is not one operation, but rather many potential procedures to improve the appearance and function of the nose. Generally, plastic surgeons don't make the nose too small, but rather better proportioned with the rest of the face. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can a rhinoplasty surgeon help determine appropriate options for you. Best of luck. Dr. Chaboki

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Larger nose to smaller nose is possible.

There is no question a large nose can be made significantly smaller but there are limitations. 2 of the most important factors are the skin thickness and the patients age. The solid framework of the nose (ie, the bone and cartiledge) can be reduced but the skin may not redrape and retract enough to give a good contour. Over reducing the nose to make it small, may create poor nasal / facial balance. Instead of focusing on size as an end result, an excellant shape... more

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

It is certainly possible to reduce a large nose to make it smaller but it is very important to have a proper analysis via an exam.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Reduction Rhinoplasty

Hi Alex, Yes, with reduction rhinoplasty, a very large nose can be made significantly smaller. Most importantly choose your rhinoplasty surgeon very carefully. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Reducing the size of a large nose

Making a large nose smaller is one of the most common things done during rhinoplasty. How much of a change can be made depends on several factors, including your skin thickness and age. Although we can make the underlying structure of your nose quite a bit smaller, the overlying skin must redrape, or shrink-wrap around this new structure. If the nose is over-reduced, you'd end up with an ill-defined nose (due to the excess skin) that may look worse than your original nose. We... more