To fix my profile, do I need rhinoplasty or my jawline fixed? (Photos)

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Idk what it is I don't like, but I feel like my profile is wonky? I don't like my profile. I also feel I look a lot older, and I'm only 27. If I could fix my profile that would help, but my question is, would fixing my jaw make my nose smaller or would I need rhinoplasty on top of that to get a more symmetrical, and youthful appearance? I am not sure what I am loooking for, I just know that my facial structure is kind of off too me but I'm not sure what is the culprit.

Steven M. Denenberg, MD · Answer

It's true that your nose is strong in its forward projection away from your face. The tip could be brought back closer. At the same time, elevating the tip would make the nose overall less prominent, and I think you'd like it, especially if you already suspect your profile view of the nose is an issue.
Your jaw looks great to me. You have good definition to the front of the jaw, the most projecting portion under your lips. The chin isn't too prominent from the profile view, and you have a short vertical distance between the line where your lips meet and the bottom of the chin (hope I described that okay). That short distance is a fabulous feminine appearance.
How *much* to elevate the tip, or deproject the nose, or make other changes? We figure that out with morphs, well before surgery. I'd love for you to see some excellent professionally-designed morphs of what could possibly be done with your nose. Morphs could also help you identify better just what's bothering you, and help you set a goal for the rhinoplasty that's accurate for your tastes. Profile and three-quarter views would be particularly important in morphing your nose. (Side note: in my opinion, morphs should really be done by the surgeon, or he should direct an assistant as she makes the morphs. Morphs should be made with a constant eye to what actually *can* be done in surgery, for that particular nose, and the surgeon has that information and judgment best.)

Finally, remember that rhinoplasty is an exquisitely difficult operation to get right, and you should only have surgery if you are able to make yourself very confident in your surgeon's skills. The changes that your nose needs require advanced techniques, and skill that most plastic surgeons don't possess with expertise. For most noses, it's much better to not have surgery than to have inexpertly-performed surgery. Read my essay on how to stay out of trouble while selecting a rhinoplasty surgeon. And it also discusses how to take photos that are best for online evaluations.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question. As far as I can see from your photos your nose is over projected and wide. Jaw surgery would not change your nose size. So you need the both surgery. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best Regards!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Your photos appear to show an overprojected and possibly droopy nasal tip appearance on three-quarter view and on profile views. You do not appear to have a problem with your neck, in my opinion. Please consider meeting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists who offer computer Imaging so you can see what might be best for you moving forward. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

Based on your photos you appear anatomically to be a good candidate for an artistically performed rhinoplasty through either a closed or open technique.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. Whether a chin implant or a more extensive jaw surgery would be optimal depends on multiple factors including your desired outcome and personal anatomy.

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 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 Aesthetic Society that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. The extent and length of the procedure, cost, and the specific operative steps to achieve an ideal cosmetic result vary from patient to patient and would depend on the findings at your consultation examination.

Robert Singer, M.D., FACS

La Jolla, California

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Short of in person evaluation,I would say that rhinoplasty would be a game changer. It does not appear that you have any issue with jaw size/asymmetry. Only on the basis of in person visit and discussion about your goals  one could make decision about possible chin augmentatation.  In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in rhinoplasty is recommeded. Good luck.

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