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

Question

I have been considering a rhinoplasty for awhile but wanting very natural look with small changes. I have slight hump and nasal drooping when smiling mainly which is somewhat bothersome to me. Do you think it is worth undergoing the procedure in terms of the potential benefits for my facial proportions based on these photos? Thanks so much!

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

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

Donald Groves, MD · Answer

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

Bora Ok, MD · Answer

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!

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

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!

Jaime Caloca, Jr., MD · Answer

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.

Jordan Kaplan, MD · Answer

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!

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

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.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Ruslan Zhuravsky, DO · Answer

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!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It would be helpful to see if picture of your nose from the front to see if you require any narrowing of the nasal bones or your nasal tip.  You have a very small bump which can be shaved down, and the depressor septi ligament can be released, which helps with the droopy dynamic tip when smiling

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

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

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