Can my pig nose be fixed?

Question

I would love to get a rhinoplasty but when I look at before and after pictures I never see any noses similar to mine and I'm wondering if what I want is even attainable? Id like the nostrils and tip smaller and less turned up, and the bridge a little narrower. I have not had any previous facial plastic surgery. Thank you!

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry!It seems that you are a good candidate for a corrective rhinoplasty. Nonetheless, it is not possible to provide you with specific details without a physical examination in person.The finest
cosmetic results in any particular case are based on a variety of factors,
including: the unique anatomy of the patient, realistic expectations, a
well-informed and detailed discussion with your plastic surgeon concerning the
best options for you especially covering a deep understanding of the pros and
cons of any given choice you will adopt.

Please keep
in mind that following the advice from a surgeon online who offers to tell you
what to do without a physical examination covering the nature and the status of
the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and
discussing the pros and cons of each operative solution would not be in your
best interest. With that in mind, it is the safest and for your best interest
to find a plastic surgeon with solid experience and certified by the American
Board of Plastic Surgery who is ideally a member of the American Society of
Plastic Surgeons that you will trust and be comfortable with. You should discuss
your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Ali
Sajjadian, MD FACS

Juan Pablo Cervantes, MD · Answer

Hi!! What you're asking for can be done using common rhinoplasty techniques. You're a candidate for surgery. dr C

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The tip can be refined and the nose can be made longer to improve the relationships that bother you.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Jose Barrera, MD · Answer

I would consider your nose to be wide and bulbous. A rhinoplasty to narrow the nasal tip and decrease the lower cartilage volume would improve this area. In regardst ot he current rotation of the nose, lengthening the nose can be achieved with several different techniques. I would recommend seeking a rhinoplasty expert for the best results. We have over 75 rhinoplasty before and after photos on our website. Take a look.

Paul E. Chasan, MD, FACS · Answer

A piggy type nose can be corrected. It requires an experienced plastic surgeon in rhinoplasty who is used to doing these types of surgeries. As mentioned below, it requires the use of septal extension grafts. The results can be quite dramatic.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

For more than 35 years I have corrected problems such as yours of the piggy nose. This requires septal extension grafts as well as alar grafts etc.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

You appear to have thin skin and a bulbous nasal tip. On profile, you have an obtuse nasolabial angle - in our experience decreasing your nasolabial angle may be a difficult endeavor. You could certainly expect to achieve tip and bridge narrowing after well-performed rhinoplasty surgery. Depending on your examination, extended spreader grafts could be considered for tip derotation. You may wish to consult several reputable rhinoplasty specialists so you could see what might be best for you.Wishing you well.Dr. Joseph

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

The
areas that concern you can be realistically improved with an artistically performed rhinoplasty.

Keep in mind that following advice from a surgeon on
this or any other website who proposes to tell you what to do based on two
dimensional photos without examining you, physically feeling your tissue,
assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history and discussing
the pros and cons of the operative procedure would not be in your best surgery.
Natural appearing results need to be individualized and what is appropriate for
one patient is not necessarily the best for someone else. I would suggest that
you find a surgeon certified by the American Board of American Plastic Surgery
and one who is ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery (ASAPS) or a facial plastic surgeon
(otolaryngologist)  that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss
your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, M.D., FACS

La Jolla,California

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Yes by a full rhinoplasty operation done by boarded surgeon. Seek in person opinions in your area/city/state...

Suresh Koneru, MD · Answer

I think your concerns are common.  There are many options available to help correct some of the things you describe.  I would recommend seeking out a few Board Certified Plastic Surgeons to get their opinions.  Select a Plastic Surgeon you are comfortable with.

Can my pig nose be fixed?

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