What nose shape is best for me? (Photo)

From the photographs presented, you're an excellent candidate for a rhinoplasty and a chin implant combination. A  Closed rhinoplasty procedure can accomplish shaving down the dorsal hump,  decreasing the projection of the nose,narrowing the bridge line and refining the bulbous tip with all of the incisions placed on the inside of the nose. In our practice, we prefer a very slight inward slope to the nose, but not a ski slope. Placement of a chin implant will help with facial balance and proportions, especially with respect to the overly projecting nose. For many before-and-after examples of this combination, please see the video and the link below

Click on the "Web reference" link, just below my response, or go here:

FacialSurgery.com/RealSelf/RealSelf_sturtzr1.html



I made a couple of computer morphs of your nose, and animations of the morphs, to show the changes that are possible for your nose in truly expert hands.

Basically, I made the changes you described, because I agree with them: I deprojected your nose by bringing it back closer to your face, I narrowed and elevated the tip, and I lowered the little bump on the bridge.

I typically make a bridge very very slightly scooped, like in the morph, unless the patient requests something different. Generally, if you make the bridge absolutely straight, it looks a little full, and if you scoop it too much, it looks a bit artificial.

You could be a candidate for a chin implant, too, but only a small chin implant. Your chin is very short in its vertical dimension -- measured from where your lips meet to the bottom of the chin. That's a great feminine feature, and we wouldn't want to make the chin too large, overpowering that nice small measurement.



You should understand that the changes I demonstrated in the morph require advanced techniques, techniques that most plastic surgeons cannot handle.  Be sure to read the section in the "Web reference" link on how to stay out of trouble while searching for a rhinoplasty surgeon.





Your nose is also a good example of why computer imaging is mandatory in rhinoplasty. You need to know exactly what the surgeon is planning to accomplish -- what features he thinks he can change, and by how much he thinks he can change them. When you see his goals, you'll know whether he has an eye for a beautiful nose, and whether he shares your opinion of what constitutes a beautiful nose. You'll also know whether the changes he proposes are enough to be meaningful to you, and whether he understands your wishes enough to address all of your priorities. But remember, you're not hiring him for his skills with the computer. The doctor must then show you his before and after photos to prove that he can actually accomplish what he draws on the computer.



In your case in particular, you need a surgeon who shares your vision for your nose. You don't want to be looking for a revision later.

A closed rhinoplasty to deproject the tip, reduce the dorsal hump, and refine the tip would be reasonable.  I think that a chin implant would be a valuable addition as well.