Rhinoplasty advice?

I was thinking about having Rhinoplasty done in order to decrease the width of my nose. Right now, it's a too wide. I would also like to change the shape of it. I was wondering if you could give me some information about how this could be done regarding my specific case. I also have some acne problems that i have kept under control until recently. Can this effect the surgery? Is there special precaution that needs to be taken to those with acne problems?

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9 answers to “Rhinoplasty advice?”

A: Your nose can be definitely narrowed

By Philip Young, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Your nose can be definitely narrowed and the Acne should not be a problem. Your acne should be under control before your surgery. There are many ways to control your acne through cleaning with a cleanser with salicylic acid, topical and oral antibiotics, a nightly retin A cream, etc. For your nose, the width... more

A: Nose can certainly be narrowed

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Make sure acne is under good control prior to undertaking any rhinoplasty surgery. The nose can certainly be narrowed at the bridge in the tip to further balance with the facial features.

A: Find someone who specializes in Rhinoplasty

By Andrew Miller, MD - New Jersey Facial Plastic Surgeon

The thickness and large size of your nose can make your case very difficult. Some surgeons may try to remove to much cartilage in order to make it smaller, which in turn will not support the skin envelope and deformities will result. It is extremely important to find a surgeon that specializes in... more

A: Rhinoplasty for a wide nose

By Phillip H. Nakano, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Your problems is not an uncommon one, but difficult to answer without further information. In general though, one can make a large nose smaller with rhinoplasty, but not necessarily small. A profile image would be great to see, but most likely you would need attention to the nasal bones which would need to be... more

A: Rhinoplasty in Thick, Oily Nasal Skin Young Male

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Kenzo, If your nose is bothering you cosmetically, you should see a (or a few) rhinoplasty specialist(s) in your area. Your nose does appear large, and likely can be made a bit smaller through rhinoplasty. In your case, it appears that you have thick and oily skin (hence the acne break outs). Thick, oily... more

A: Rhinoplasty has tremendous potential

By Peter E. Johnson, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty today has tremendous potential, especially with the the control afforded by open techniques to accurately shape the nose. The tip of the nose in your picture is quite heavy, and the bridge of the nose is broad. The best way to view possible results and options is to search out a surgeon in your... more

A: You need to be seen and evaluated.

By William B. Rosenblatt, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Over the internet, our opinions are unreliable. I am an experienced rhinoplastic surgeon, as such, I need to see you inperson to evaluate what you have and what can be done. You can expect improvement, but see an experienced board certified plastic surgeon for an opinion in person.

A: You have a large male nose!

By Manish H. Shah, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

When noses are evaluated, frontal projection and lateral views are used to assess surgical options. Your nose appears generally large for your face. Finesse issues are less likely to change because acne prone male skin tends to be thicker and less likely to show fine detail. Your nose would benefit from... more

A: Here is my 2cents

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

First, you only present us with one view, so information is somewhat limited. That said, it appears that your nose in general is wide. Based on inadequate information, my assessment is that the bony structure must be narrowed, the upper and lower cartileges must also be narrowed. It also... more

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sgyu
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15 May 2009

I have had rhinoplasty and from ezperience telling you' LEAVE YOUR NOSE ALONE'..there is anice natural look to it which will be taken away from rhinplasty. Please dont listen to the dr's..they will SELL this crap to you. Be happy with your nose and yourself..you look like anice young man.

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