I have my first rhinoplasty consultation next week and want to bring photos of noses that I like. I love Kate Beckinsale, Natalie Portman, and Charlize Theron's noses. I want to get rid of the bony hump, make the tip more refined/less bulbous, and make the projection shorter. I have a round face and an underdefined chin and am also considering a chin implant. I want to know what you think would better suit me, a straight or slightly ski sloped nose?
December 1, 2016
Answer: What nose shape is best for me? Rather than trying to look like someone else, it is important understand what can and cannot be accomplished with your nose in order to be in harmony with your other facial features. Nasal cosmetic surgery and a chin implant are frequently performed together in the appropriate patient. The ideal aesthetic result should be individualized to achieve harmony with your other facial features and improve the areas that concern you Every nose is different and unique to that individual. If the appearance of your nose concerns you enough to do something about it, it can be improved with a natural artistically performed rhinoplasty. What would be the best option and exact procedure would depend on an in person examination (not just an online consultation) and discussion about desired outcome. Excellent results can be achieved with either a closed or open technique. Keep in mind that following advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do and how technically to do it 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 interest. 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 with extensive rhinoplasty experience certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) 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
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December 1, 2016
Answer: What nose shape is best for me? Rather than trying to look like someone else, it is important understand what can and cannot be accomplished with your nose in order to be in harmony with your other facial features. Nasal cosmetic surgery and a chin implant are frequently performed together in the appropriate patient. The ideal aesthetic result should be individualized to achieve harmony with your other facial features and improve the areas that concern you Every nose is different and unique to that individual. If the appearance of your nose concerns you enough to do something about it, it can be improved with a natural artistically performed rhinoplasty. What would be the best option and exact procedure would depend on an in person examination (not just an online consultation) and discussion about desired outcome. Excellent results can be achieved with either a closed or open technique. Keep in mind that following advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do and how technically to do it 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 interest. 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 with extensive rhinoplasty experience certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) 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
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December 1, 2016
Answer: Best Nose Shape? Thank you for your question.Based on the pictures, I agree that reducing the projection and refining the tip, along with a chin implant will harmonize the face. A straighter nose would probably suit you better than a ski-slope. Of course, this is only based on the pictures. I recommend you consult with several experienced rhinoplasty surgeons in your area. You may want to visit ones with computer imaging to help you "see" your new nose and chin (we have the Vectra).Best,Dr. Michael EpsteinMAE Plastic SurgeryNorthbrook, IL
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December 1, 2016
Answer: Best Nose Shape? Thank you for your question.Based on the pictures, I agree that reducing the projection and refining the tip, along with a chin implant will harmonize the face. A straighter nose would probably suit you better than a ski-slope. Of course, this is only based on the pictures. I recommend you consult with several experienced rhinoplasty surgeons in your area. You may want to visit ones with computer imaging to help you "see" your new nose and chin (we have the Vectra).Best,Dr. Michael EpsteinMAE Plastic SurgeryNorthbrook, IL
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