Rhinoplasty to improve front view of nose?

I like my nose overall, but I'm not happy with the front view. I think it's too wide from base to nostril. Also it spreads and droops when I smile. I would like a narrower nose, a pointier tip and smaller nostrils, more like Monica Bellucci's nose. Is it possible, or do I run a high risk of it looking too fake?

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A: When done properly it should not look fake

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes, according to the pictures, you are a candidate for a rhinoplasty, specifically narrowing the tip from the bridge. It does not appear that the profile needs refinement at all. It is possible to make the tip a little bit pointier, narrow the nostrils, but if it is done properly it should not look too fake.

A: Dorsal lines

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Mischa, It does appear from the photos that your frontal nasal lines, or dorsal lines are wide. The tip and nasal bones would have to be narrowed to improve these lines. The nostrils seem fairly narrow as they are. Be sure to consult with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon and openly discuss... more

A: Rhinoplasty to Improve Frontal View of Nose

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

Hi Mischa, It is possible to improve the overall appearance of your nose. You have given a great deal of thought to what bothers you as well as what you would like. At your rhinoplasty consultation make sure that your prospective surgeon understands what you want, and that she/he believes that it... more

A: You need a finesse rhinoplasty.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! Your nose looks fairly easy. The key is to know what NOT to do. For instance, your nose should not be lowered, shortened, or tilted up. The actual steps to refine the front view require practice but are quite effective. Most of our patients's top priority is that they don't want to look... more

A: You are a good candidate

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Thanks for posting the photos with your question - it makes it much easier to answer your questions. Yes, you will get nice improvement with a rhinoplasty. During the procedure, the nose can be narrowed, the tip refined and the muscle divided which pulls the tip when you smile. Good... more

A: Rhinoplasty refinement

By Edward D. Buckingham, MD - Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

After reviewing you photos your request seems reasonable. In the hands of a qualified surgeon you shouldn't have to worry about looking unnatural. I would encourage you to speak to someone you can take your nasal features and make them more refined and fit your face however, instead of trying to... more

A: You may benefit from a Rhinoplasty Consultation.

By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dear Mischa, I read your question, and reviewed the photos you posted. You seem to have a wide nose that is slightly crooked (convex to your left), along with a wide tip on the front view. Your skin seems to be of good quality, and I see a bit of droopiness of the tip on the 3/4 view. Narrowing and... more

A: This can be done without looking abnormal.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

What you want is possible and can be done. You should see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who shows you photos of his patients that have noses similar to yours that he has operated on.

A: Revision rhinoplasty may be planned one year after your initial nose surgery

By Shervin Naderi, MD - Virginia Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi, So based on the pictures, it looks like you had a rhinoplasty but not sure how long ago. If it has been over a year, then a possible revision may be planned. If it is less than a year, then you really need to give it time to heal and let the swelling to go down. A narrower, more refined nose is... more

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MischaNJ
4 posts
10 Jun 2009

thank you for the answers! I've been looking at after pictures and I can't say that I love all the afters. Also, most afters are profile shots, and it doesn't seem like a lot of doctors post much front views or do many changes there. I've been thinking about getting a nose job for a while but everyone tells me that the risks aren't worth the improvements because my nose is not terrible. it's short, i have no bump and the risks don't outweigh the improvement. most people who get rhinoplasty have a bump that they want shaved down and i feel like that's what surgeons are most experienced in. i don't want to change my profile much, i want it straight and high as it is now. I just want a more angular smaller nose. I don't think it's big now, but I think it would look much better narrower and not as round as it is now. i'm just worried that i will end up with dents on the sides by the nostrils because i hear tip work is hard to get right. i've also seen the bridge being wider than the tip, which doesn't look good either. another thing i see that i think looks fake is the low cannula and low bridge look.

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