I have a long, bulbous, wide nose. It has a very unique shape. Is it possible to get an elegant (not cutesy) nose from my current one? A narrower bridge and smaller tip, as well as the sides next to my nostrils. When looking through before and after pictures, I have yet to find a nose that looks like mine, so I cannot see similar results. In your expert opinions, doctors, what would I realistically be able to expect from a rhinoplasty? Thank you!
Answer: You are a good candidate, but your nose comes with some very significant caveats... First of all, your nose is very strong in its forward projection from your face. We would want to "de-project" your nose, bringing it back closer to your face. The woman in the short video that I posted with this answer had a strongly-projecting nose that was brought back closer in her rhinoplasty. Then, your nose is "long," with the tip hanging low, so we would want to elevate the tip. Even if you don't want a "cutesy" nose, if the tip is not elevated, then the nose would look too long, too prominent. You can have a shorter nose and not have it be cutesy or unnatural-appearing. The tip cartilages are strong and wide, and we'd want to narrow them. In fact, it's probably the strength of the tip cartilages that are holding the tip of your nose out away from your face and in a low position. How much to de-project and elevate the tip? We figure that out with excellent morphs before surgery, to make sure the goals match your desires. It's not quite as accurate as making architectural plans before building a house, but it's as important. 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 in particular needs require advanced techniques, requiring 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. Your nose is also a perfect 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. I always email morphs to my online rhinoplasty consultations. When you see the surgeon's goals in the morphs, you'll know whether he has an eye for an attractive nose, and whether he shares your opinion of what constitutes an attractive nose. You'll also know whether the changes he proposes are large enough to be meaningful to you, and whether he understands your wishes enough to address all of your priorities. How would you ever get that figured out without the morphs?
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Answer: You are a good candidate, but your nose comes with some very significant caveats... First of all, your nose is very strong in its forward projection from your face. We would want to "de-project" your nose, bringing it back closer to your face. The woman in the short video that I posted with this answer had a strongly-projecting nose that was brought back closer in her rhinoplasty. Then, your nose is "long," with the tip hanging low, so we would want to elevate the tip. Even if you don't want a "cutesy" nose, if the tip is not elevated, then the nose would look too long, too prominent. You can have a shorter nose and not have it be cutesy or unnatural-appearing. The tip cartilages are strong and wide, and we'd want to narrow them. In fact, it's probably the strength of the tip cartilages that are holding the tip of your nose out away from your face and in a low position. How much to de-project and elevate the tip? We figure that out with excellent morphs before surgery, to make sure the goals match your desires. It's not quite as accurate as making architectural plans before building a house, but it's as important. 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 in particular needs require advanced techniques, requiring 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. Your nose is also a perfect 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. I always email morphs to my online rhinoplasty consultations. When you see the surgeon's goals in the morphs, you'll know whether he has an eye for an attractive nose, and whether he shares your opinion of what constitutes an attractive nose. You'll also know whether the changes he proposes are large enough to be meaningful to you, and whether he understands your wishes enough to address all of your priorities. How would you ever get that figured out without the morphs?
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August 15, 2019
Answer: Possibilty of a "Cutesy" Nose Yes! You can have a Rhinoplasty to reduce the length of the nose and narrow the tip. It is important to note that Rhinoplasty is finesse surgery and all the sturtcures are like a Rubik's cube. If you change one aspect of the nose it affects another. With this in mind a careful Open Rhinoplasty to reduce nasal length, create a nice profile on the dorsum and to lift and narrow the tip is possible with a skilled Rhinoplasty surgeon.
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August 15, 2019
Answer: Possibilty of a "Cutesy" Nose Yes! You can have a Rhinoplasty to reduce the length of the nose and narrow the tip. It is important to note that Rhinoplasty is finesse surgery and all the sturtcures are like a Rubik's cube. If you change one aspect of the nose it affects another. With this in mind a careful Open Rhinoplasty to reduce nasal length, create a nice profile on the dorsum and to lift and narrow the tip is possible with a skilled Rhinoplasty surgeon.
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June 12, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty Expectations Thank for your question. You are a good candidate for a reduction rhinoplasty. It is, of course, difficult to explain what to expect while typing in this space and not evaluating you in person. The short summary : A smaller version of your nose. Less overall size, less width, less tip. It will fit better with your facial dimensions. Find an experienced surgeon, or two, and go through the consultation process. Best of luck.
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June 12, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty Expectations Thank for your question. You are a good candidate for a reduction rhinoplasty. It is, of course, difficult to explain what to expect while typing in this space and not evaluating you in person. The short summary : A smaller version of your nose. Less overall size, less width, less tip. It will fit better with your facial dimensions. Find an experienced surgeon, or two, and go through the consultation process. Best of luck.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty You show and over projecting nose with a slight dorsal hump. You have a thin face that accentuates the overprojection. With a lowering of the profile and refinement of the tip, I believe you would get a very nice result.Hope this helps.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty You show and over projecting nose with a slight dorsal hump. You have a thin face that accentuates the overprojection. With a lowering of the profile and refinement of the tip, I believe you would get a very nice result.Hope this helps.
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January 27, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hi! I think you would be good candidate for a rhinoplasty, and in the right hands will have a very good result. Your face otherwise is very well proportioned, and reducing the length of the nose will enhance things even more. All the best!
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January 27, 2020
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hi! I think you would be good candidate for a rhinoplasty, and in the right hands will have a very good result. Your face otherwise is very well proportioned, and reducing the length of the nose will enhance things even more. All the best!
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April 25, 2023
Answer: Reduction Rhinoplasty Thanks for your question and for sending in your photos.You do have a unique nose but there are some changes you could make with Rhinoplasty that could improve how it fits in with your other facial features.Your nasal tip is over projected and perhaps slightly downturned . Bringing this closer to the face would be helpful but be careful how much you do this. Bringing any facial feature inward on your side view will make it look rounder on the front view. You also have thick skin and likely fairly stiff tip cartilages they need to be modified carefully Rotating the tip up slightly will make the nose seem shorter from eyebrows to tip and this would look good on you. Be careful not to overdo the changes. Subtle changes to various nasal features often gives the most aesthetically pleasing results.Good luck
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April 25, 2023
Answer: Reduction Rhinoplasty Thanks for your question and for sending in your photos.You do have a unique nose but there are some changes you could make with Rhinoplasty that could improve how it fits in with your other facial features.Your nasal tip is over projected and perhaps slightly downturned . Bringing this closer to the face would be helpful but be careful how much you do this. Bringing any facial feature inward on your side view will make it look rounder on the front view. You also have thick skin and likely fairly stiff tip cartilages they need to be modified carefully Rotating the tip up slightly will make the nose seem shorter from eyebrows to tip and this would look good on you. Be careful not to overdo the changes. Subtle changes to various nasal features often gives the most aesthetically pleasing results.Good luck
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