Am I a good candidate for a rhinoplasty? Would other cosmetic surgeries suit me instead? (Photo)

Based on your photos, you are a great candidate for rhinoplasty. The whole nose could be made smaller by taking down the bump and refining the length and width of the tip. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation.

Hi @profy3005. Thank you for sending your photos. You would be a great candidate for a rhinoplasty. You would benefit from removing the dorsal hump, reshaping the tip, correcting the nostrils, and decreasing the projection and size of the nose. A rhinoplasty in my opinion is one of the most difficult procedures to perform. In my practice, I utilize piezosurgery. Piezosurgery is a more gentle technique that allows for greater precision. Less bruising and swelling is common with Piezosurgery. In a typical rhinoplasty, a hammer and chisel technique is performed leading to more inadvertent fractures. Best of Luck, Dr. Nima!

Thank you for your pictures. You are a great candidate for rhinoplasty. You can definitely get a more feminine and natural-looking nose by removing the hump, reshaping the tip, resizing the nostrils, and decreasing your nose's overall size and projection. These corrections will give you a great outcome. Best wishes.

Thank you for submitting your question and photos. You are likely a candidate for rhinoplasty to reshape the nose to create a harmonious balance with your other facial features. During this surgical procedure, the nasal bridge can be addressed, the tip can be refined, and the nostrils can be narrowed for a refined, feminine result. I recommend that you schedule an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can assess your aesthetic goals and develop the best approach for you.

Yes, based on your photographs you look like a great candidate for rhinoplasty. You listed three focused concerns (dorsal hump, wide tip, wide nostrils) that correlate to your anatomy and can all be improved in a straightforward rhinoplasty operation. You may also consider a small chin implant, based on your photographs here, to help balance your profile further. You should find a rhinoplasty surgeon you like, be seen in person, and discuss with them further.

The short answer on initial impression...yes. When we discuss the options for facial cosmesis in a consultation, sometimes patients know exactly what they want to change, and sometimes they don't. In your case, I would say your instincts are about right. The concept of "facial harmony" is important when selecting which features of the face to modify for an ideal aesthetic result. This basically means that if one feature looks out of proportion to another, then it may be the cause of the entire face to look out of balance. In this case, your nose is one of the stronger features of your face, which may be why your eye has been drawn to it. The width of your nasal tip and nostrils and "dorsal hump" can all be addressed in a rhinoplasty, or "nose job," with a combination of likely tip and dorsal reduction techniques. You can get the most specific description of the procedure, its risks, benefits, and any alternatives in a consultation with a plastic surgeon.

Thank you for question and sharing your photographs.

It is difficult to evaluate the characteristics of the nasal skin in photographs but there is a suggestion that the nasal skin is moderately thick. In situations like this to achieve the impression of increased definition for the nasal tip it is preferable to maintain the tip projection and add support. Nasal length can be reduced in combination with reduction of the bridge to create the impression that the nose is smaller on profile.

From the front view it is possible to narrow both the bridge of the nose, tip and alar base but the degree of narrowing achievable is better determined in consultation with the surgeon of your choice.

Because the chin is slightly small, sometimes there is benefit from enhancing the chin either with injectable filler or a chin implant or genioplasty. Photographs taken on a mobile phone are notoriously problematic because of the distortion that they generate. You would be able to assess better the balance of the profile with photographs taken on a typical photo camera ideally from 1.5-2 m away.

Based on these photos, it appears that you are excellent candidate for nose shaping surgery, rhinoplasty. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, expert in rhinoplasty, possibly 3D simulation if available, is recommended. Good luck.

Thank you for your question. I think rhinoplasty is one of the most beautifying surgeries that we do as plastic surgeons. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty surgery. It is important to only see plastic surgeons with extensive experience in rhinoplasty, ie perform at least 6 per month and have performed hundreds of cases. Also, critically evaluate on-line galleries to see if their art form resonates with yours. Rhinoplasty is definitely a grey haired plastic surgeon's sport. Best wishes to you.

Dear profy3005,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from rhinoplasty. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery