Slight hump and nasal drooping when smiling. Am I a candidate for rhinoplasty? (Photo)

You could go for some consults. I do not think your nose is bad at all. Whether it’s worth having surgery is something only you can determine

Hello and thank you for your question and the pictures. Addressing the shape of the nose is actually one of the most common reasons people seek out and undergo a rhinoplasty. An open septorhinoplasty can best address your nose, and is particularly effective at addressing the size, shape, and definition!

This truly a surgery of millimeters- and whether you're looking for a minor adjustment or a major transformation, it requires exceptional surgical skill to achieve natural-looking results! Because your nose is the DEFINING feature of your face- I would only recommend seeing a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty procedures, and who has significant training and experience performing these surgeries. I actually trained under one of the world leading rhinoplasty experts (who performs 1,000+ nosejobs annually).

I recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with rhinoplasties) to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate your options, and develop a personalized plan just for you. I hope this helps!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Hi from Istanbul! A very gentle approach to reducing the hump and performing tip plasty can offer a subtle yet impactful change, achieving a natural look where it doesn't seem like any surgery was done. Techniques to support the tip will also help in reducing the drooping when you smile. So you can get the nose you want with some small modifications. Best of luck!

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can see from your photos Your nose tip is low and has an irregular shape, so you seem suitable for rhinoplasty. I recommend you rhinoplasty surgery.
It would be better face to face consultation.
Best regards!

Yes, a natural results is definitely desired in most Rhinoplasty patients. Subtle reduction of the dorsum (slight hump), raising of the tip and more tip definition would be the steps for your specific surgery.

Thank you for your question and for providing photographs. Overall you have a very pretty nose that is well balanced to your face.
Two small adjustments that can be made without altering the way you look is a slight reduction of your dorsal hump and fixing the "hanging" part beneath your nostril. When I see patients like yourself I do a closed rhinoplasty (no visible incision) and can make those two small adjustments without altering the overall appearance of your nose. This will leave a very natural and elegant result. I hope this helps!

Unfortunately, you have not provided a frontal view but on your side view you do have a super tip hollow. Also, your nasal columella angle is about 90 degrees and it should be 110 degrees. Yes, you would benefit from a rhinoplasty.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

The decision for any surgery is very personal and should be 100% up to the paitent. My advice is to consider how bothersome you find the issues to be in your everyday life. If it's something that bothers you frequently, especially when getting ready to go out or in pictures, then maybe it's worth it. If it's only an occasional thought that doesn't contribute to your mood, quality of life, or overall happiness, then maybe not the best idea.From these photos, your nose has overall good contours, shape, size, and proportionality. If you came to me, I would do computer morphing and see how excited the potential results really made you feel. For a nose like yours, I would need some convincing in order to take it on. Hope that helps! Good luck!

If you have severe dissatisfaction with the appearance of your nose for a long time, please consider meeting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists who offer computer Imaging so you could see what might be best for you moving forward. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

... especially since it's been bugging you for some time. The changes I foresee, I consider to be large enough that it's reasonable to proceed with surgery. With *any* nose, but particularly a nose where your goal changes are not large when measured in millimeters (even though the changes may be large in how you *see* your nose), it's just absolutely crucial to have a surgeon who listens to what you want and morphs it accurately and is on the same page and has the skill. Soooo much better to do nothing than to end up with something you never wanted.

You only posted profile views, but the position of the bump suggests that there may be an issue of the width of the tip cartilages. Frontal and 3/4 views would help figure that out.



How *much* to elevate the tip, or lower the bump, or make other changes? We figure that out with morphs, well before surgery. I'd love for you to see some excellent professionally-designed morphs of what could possibly be done with your nose. Morphs could also help you identify better just what's bothering you, and help you set a goal for the rhinoplasty that's accurate for your tastes. Profile and three-quarter views would be particularly important in morphing your nose. (Side note: in my opinion, morphs should really be done by the surgeon, or he should direct an assistant as she makes the morphs. Morphs should be made with a constant eye to what actually *can* be done in surgery, for that particular nose, and the surgeon has that information and judgment best.)

Finally, remember that rhinoplasty is an exquisitely difficult operation to get right, and you should only have surgery if you are able to make yourself very confident in your surgeon's skills. The changes that your nose needs require advanced techniques, and skill that most plastic surgeons don't possess with expertise. It's much better to not have surgery than to have inexpertly-performed surgery. Read my essay on how to stay out of trouble while selecting a rhinoplasty surgeon. And it also discusses how to take photos that are best for online evaluations.