How Can Rhinoplasty Make Nose More Masculine?

Several features of a nose help to convey a more masculine look to the face. A strong nasal dorsum (bridge) is one that really comes to mind. Widening the nose may help to make your face more masculine, but the nose has to blend in with the rest of your face in order to look appropriate on your face. Rhinoplasty is capable of many changes to your nose, but there are definitely limitations. I would consult with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon and tell them what your desires are. They... more

A masculine nose is generally bigger, longer, and wider. A feminine nose is smaller and more triangular. Your nose can be masculinized; first we have to see more pictures- I'm not convinced you need any surgery at all.

It is possible to do reverse osteotomies to widen the nasal bridge. Cartilage grafts, such as spreader grafts can be used to create width to the lower third of the nose. Alar batten graft will make the tip less pointy if needed.

Hello, It is possible to make the nose wider and add fullness to the tip. I would need to see additional photos and/or perform an examination to give you the best advice. Thank you and best of luck. Dr. Nassif

An ideal nose should be in proportion to the surrounding facial structures." Masculine" therefore usually suggests a larger nose with more projection and stature. The nose can be augmented in rhinoplasty surgery. Because this is an unusual request , be real clear with your surgeon what will be changed.

Black, Your request is a unique one. But, indeed the nose can be masculinized. It would most likely involve the use of cartilage grafts to widen your cartilages and possibly even breaking your nasal bones to widen them as well. Good luck!

Certain features are said to make a nose appear more feminine. These incude the angle of the columella with the lip. However, making the tip more broad is significantly more difficult and may require more aggressive managemetn of the lower lateral cartilages with onlay grafts. Seek a consultation with an experienced surgeon.

Hi Black, Rhinoplasty, using cartilage grafts from your nasal septal cartilage, can accomplish the changes in your nose that your desire. The most important aspect for you is choosing your surgeon most carefully as it is not "rhinoplasty", but the surgeon that will help you achieve the results that you desire. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

While we can agree on what makes a nose more feminine and even exaggerated feminine, there is little consensus on what makes a nose MORE masculine. Many nose surgeons would agree that the narrower it is, the more ball-like and raised the tip, the shorter and pug like the nose and the more perfect it is - the more it can be viewed by some as feminine. From the single frontal view of the nose you present, it is far from being feminine. I personally think it is fine while the nose your like... more

Rhinoplasty is quite flexible and can be adjusted to provide more masculine changes to a nose as you suggest. Your simulation photo should be very helpful when you do go for consultation to clearly show what you are looking to change. The bridge of the nose will broaden as the the profile is lowered, and too the tip sharpness can be reduced and rounded. Often these changes go in the opposite direction of rhinoplasty on women, yet what you suggest is very possible and can look very well... more