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Could a Rhinoplasty Reduce the Width of my Nose?

asked 1 year ago by la234
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 962 times
Tags: definition, wide

My nose seems too wide for my face. There is also a lack of definition at the bottom of my nose where it seems to round off. I have slightly apparent bone on the bridge of my nose coming down the left side. This is not really an issue as from the side there are no bumps. I want to be realistic about a potential rhinoplasty so I know what exactly to look for when I start researching surgeons. Thanks! (Red splotch is a broken blood vessel, a whole other issue)

13 answers to Could a Rhinoplasty Reduce the Width of my Nose?

Rhinoplasty for wide nose.

Your nose looks fine and don't let any surgeon touch it. I have 37 years experience doing noses and your risk is far greater than a slight gain. Your tip skin is thin and will show changes in the cartilages. Your too pretty to take any chance.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Tip plasty would thin the tip

I have performed Rhinoplasty for over 20 years and I think the profile, of your nose is great with a nice bridge and good tip angle. From the front, the nasal bridge again looks great but the tip is a bit wide and the nostrils are a bit thick. I don't see that your skin is either to thin or thick and I think, if your are interested in improving the shape of your nose, that the tip could be thinned using a closed tip plasty instead of a full blown Rhinoplasty. ... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Procedure

Thanks for posting pictures - it makes the questions and answers much more informative. It looks like you only need minor modifications of your nose to achieve a nice result. However, you would need to be seen in person to know for sure. Narrowing of the tip or nasal base is a common part of a stardard rhinoplasty. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Tip Rhinoplasty to Correct the Bulbous Tip

Thank you for the photos. After reviewing them I do see your concerns regarding bulbous character of your nasal tip. Yes, tip rhinoplasty can effectively refine the tip to allow it to be in better balance with the rest of your nose. The bulbous tip is due to excessively large cartilage in the tip, which when reduced will have a more refined appearance. Good Luck... Dr. Corrado

Anthony Corrado, DO
Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nose surgery - rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty, or nose job for a wide nose is commonly performed. The width of the nose can be improved both over the bridge and the tip. This provides a less bulbous and more refined appearance. You might benefit from this based on your photos. Your profile looks pretty good and should not be changed much. see video

Etai Funk, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.funkfacialplastics.com

Subtle Rhinoplasty

It is hard to say exactly from the photos provided whether your nose balances with your overall facial structure. It is an important consideration in evaluating and planning surgery. Keep in mind that your overall facial structure may change if you are under 25 years of age. I can see just subtle issues with your nose, as described. There may be significant value in removing a small amount of tip cartilage, smoothing the profile, and limited narrowing where your nasal bones meet the... more

Richard W. Westreich, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Could rhinoplasty reduce the width

If the width of your lower nose is due to prominent cartilage and not soft tissue then a conservative tip rhinoplasty may achieve what you want. It it is soft tissue then leave it alone. Computer imaging is helpful to see what a change would look like but it is not a guarantee. I would consider this a "finesse" rhinoplasty in which I'm trying to do the least I can to just enhance the look and not change it or damage it. You need to be comfortable with the idea that if you... more

Michael L. Schwartz, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

A tip plasty is needed

The bridge looks good, it is just a wide tip I see in the photos. But you need to be seen in person to know for sure.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

RHINOPLASTY

Thanks for the photos. Overall you have nice features to your nose. Some fine tuning can be performed to improve the the tip appearance. I would schedule an appointment with a surgeon that offers computer imaging. This will help you decide whether you feel the surgery would be beneficial enough.

Todd B. Koch, MD
Buffalo Plastic Surgeon

Tip Rhinoplasty

Yes, a tip rhinoplasty would help reduce the width of your nose. This involves trimming and reshaping the lower later cartilages in your nose, You appear to have a nice aesthetically pleasing nose otherwise. Make sure you discuss all your concerns with your surgeon prior to the procedure.

David Nicholas Csikai, MD
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty for wide nose or wide tip

Based on your photos the bridge of your nose is not particularly wide, though the tip is, and this is what gives the apparent width to your nose. Ideally we should have a gently curved line from the eyebrow, to the bridge, and then to the side of the tip, sometimes called a dorsal aesthetic line. The nose is not straight up and down, top to bottom. A tip rhinoplasty alone may be your solution. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

You are a great candidate for rhinoplasty

Hi La234, Based on your pictures you appear to be a great candidate for rhinoplasty- you have good skin thickness, need minimal bridge work in terms of height. The important things to look for and understand is that you want a surgeon who has a dedicated rhinoplasty practice. Rhinoplasty, unlike some other procedures, is a relatively unforgiving procedure where every millimeter matters. In our own opinion, when dealing with tip issues we generally recommend an open procedure because we... more

Peyman Solieman, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nasal Width

Hi, It appears that your nose may have most of its width in the tip. The tip width can be reduced by performing a vertical dome devision, cephalic strip plus or minus a strut and shield graft. Make sure you have computer imaging prior to your procedure so you can see what the results will look like. Best, Dr.S.