African American woman seeking rhinoplasty for pig like nose? (Photo)

Thank you for your question. Please find comfort knowing that you are not alone in seeking elective cosmetic surgery to improve your appearance after comments from peers. Rhinoplasty can create a more ideal angle between the nose and the upper lip, while also increasing the definition of your nose, particularly the bridge. I suggest that you move forward to consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.

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Thank you very much for the questions.The harmony between facial parts makes us instinctively recognize the beauty... without knowing it, without defining it, just a perception that surprises and captivates us.In this regard, After having analyzed all the info. and photos provided to us, i recommend you perform an Open Full Rhinoplasty, includding narrowing of the nasal base and nostrils, with nasal bones treatment (controled fracture) and alar + triangular nasal cartilages re-shaping.With this procedure you get a delicate nose, better harmonize with your other facial features.Kind regards

Hello tilly9 - Thanks for your question.  There are special steps that need to be taken to help define your nose better.  It sounds to me like you need bridge augmentation, tip derotation, tip narrowing and reduction, and nostril reshaping to better balance the look of your nose to the rest of your face.  Whether or not you achieve a drastic change will depend on how thick your skin is and the creativity of your surgeon.  Here in Denver, 70% of my rhinoplasty practice involves ethnic rhinoplasty procedures.  Most of my patients have significantly thick and oily skin that requires more aggressive surgery to make more finesse appearing.  I would recommend that you consult with an ethnic rhinoplasty surgery specialist for more information. There are several in Atlanta. Good luck, Dr. Shah

A rhinoplasty to refine your tip so it is less bulbous would be a good start.  Carilage grafting to give you more dorsal and tip projection as well as columellar (the middle part) projection would also be indicated.  Finally, narrowing the dorsal bridge base by breaking the bone there and narrowing the alar (nostril) base would be also be indicated.  Best wishes, Dr. T.

You should be able to get a nice result from a rhinoplasty.  Narrowing both the base of your nose as well as the tip, giving some more definition to the tip, and strengthening the bridge of the nose would all produce a drastic yet natural result.  Part of the difficulty of your specific procedure is that you appear to have thick skin and likely somewhat soft cartilage.  It is likely that you would need some additional cartilage to help give you the results you desire.  Make an appointment to see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon in your area who has had experience with noses that looks similar to yours. Don't be discouraged, you will likely be very happy with the result.  Good luck.