Side profile fix. Surgery or other methods? (photo)

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I really dont like my side profile, but i love how my face looks from the front, especially my nose. My main issue i think is with the hump on my nose, small lips and far back chin. i also don't love my neck bit under my chin. What are my options? Will my face still look the same if close to what it was from the front?

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A rhinoplasty procedure can address shaving down the dorsal hump, and decreasing the projection of the nose. To bring the chin forward requires a placement of a small Silastic chin implant. Chin implants are manufactured in a variety of sizes and shapes, and can be inserted through submental approach with the rhinoplasty under general anesthesia, or as a stand-alone procedure under local anesthesia. For many examples of the combination of rhinoplasty/chin implant, please see the link and video below

Pouria Moradi, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Sounds like you are an ideal candidate for a non surgical rhinoplasty, i.e. just using filler to camouflage the hump.This is cheaper and easier for you.If you don't like it then you can advance to a formal rhinoplasty.I hope this helps and good luck.

Richard Bloom, MBBS (Hons), FRACS · Answer

My view is you have a very nice nose and side profile. Based on the  photos you have provided, I think it would be unwise for you to undergo surgery.You have a very minor bump which is actually normal and aesthetic. The relations between your nose, your chin and neck are all ideal.If you would like fuller lips, then that can be easily achieved with some HA filler.You do not need surgery, which is great news.All the bestRichard

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi, from the photos there is a slight dorsal bump that can be reduced with a Closed Rhinoplasty.  IMHO, the weak chin is what throws the profile off making the nose appear larger than it truly is.  Chin augmentation, using a chin implant, can add projection to the chin creating harmony and balance to the lower face.  You can use a dermal filler for the chin augmentation (I prefer Restylane Lyft or Radiesse) but it will need to be repated at yearly intervals to maintain the desired shape. I frequently have performed Rhinoplasty with chin implant placement at the same time.   Hope this helps.

Darryl J. Hodgkinson, MD, FACS, FRCSC (retired) · Answer

You are a candidate for a surgical approach.The nasal bridge should be modified and a chin implant and liposuction under the chin often accompanies a rhinoplasty.Your surgeon will need to do a session of digital imaging to get the balance right.

J. Andrew Bartlett, MD, FRCS - Account Suspended · Answer

I think you could consider a very minimal surgery , filing (rasping) the minor cartilaginous and bony hump , probably without the need for osteotomies. I think you try to keep surgical plan as simple as possible. If considering alteration of radix as mentioned in another answer make sure you have computer imaging illustrating with and without radix alteration to see if you feel this is worthwhile.

Dennis Barek, MD (retired) · Answer

Your radix should start at the level of your upper lashes. Yours seems to be at a somewhat lower level.This low radix makes the  upper bridge too low for the size of your tip.I would raise the radix and upper dorsum. Perhaps lower the distal dorsum a 1 or 2 mm and decrease tip projection if needed.

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