What Do You Think Should Be Done to my Nose?

asked 9 months ago by OCTUBER in New York, NY
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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Tags: opinion, options, smaller

In general, I just want to make my nose smaller but I would like to know your opinion if this is even possible. I would also like your opinion on what I need to get done on my nose so that when I go consult doctors, I have somewhat of an idea of what I should discuss with them about what's to be done to my nose. I also provided a picture of a nose I like so I can give you an idea of what I want even though I know realistically I might not be able to achieve this look.

3 answers to What Do You Think Should Be Done to my Nose?

Shaping and refinement of a thick nose-ethnic

Your nose is typical of many of the ones I see. You will require soft tissue debulking, tip narrowing with numerous shaping graft for the tip, nasal bone narrowing, nasal and columellar lengthening, nostril narrowing and debulking, as well as dorsal minor hump shaving to make for a smoooth and balanced nose. It is very important that your surgeon understand the soft triangle (upper nostril) depressions next to your tip. If these are not supported you could end up with significant... more

Ashkan Ghavami, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.Ghavamiplasticsurgery.com

Rhinoplasty to change the shape and size of the nose

From the photographs that you have provided, it appears that the majority of refinement needs to focus on the nasal tip. Your side profile is very nice, with a straight profile, good projection, and appropriate rotation. From the frontal view and the base view (photographs 2 and 3), the tip appears round and poorly defined. Most of the work would focus on narrowing and shaping the tip so that is is less round and wide. This would involve shaping the lower cartilages of the nose. Another... more

Jamil Asaria, MD
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon