Is it possible to make my nose look like the edited photo with rhinoplasty? (photos)

Question

I've always been insecure of my bulbous nose and my ideal nose would be the edited nose in the photo. I plan to have a nose job this summer and while researching I heard that bulbous noses are hard to work with. I was wondering if it's possible to make my nose look like the edited photo

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on what you imaged, you appear to want a less projected nasal appearance. That means you want your bridge and tip to stick out from your face less than it currently does. Rhinoplasty deep projection techniques are used on a regular basis, and I think your computer imaging is achievable, depending on your examination. Please meet with several reputable rhinoplasty specialist who offer computer imaging so you can see what to expect moving forward. I think your goals are reasonable. I hope this helps, and thank you for asking you a question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

It is difficult to tell anything from the photos. But if you have a bulbous tip, that can certainly be improved with a well performed rhinoplasty. Sometimes a tip is bulbous because of large and round cartilage. This is corrected easier that if the bulbous tip is caused by thick skin. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert for consultation.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can see from your photos It seems possible, but it would be possible to make a more accurate evaluation if you can send your photos at 95 degree angles from the front and side profile in better light.
It would be better face to face consultation.
Best Regards!

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

Yes it is totally possible to get the nose on the edited photo, although without having a full exam of you and more photos, it's hard to say for sure how complicated that would be. Bulbous noses are not particularly harder to work with than non-bulbous ones if you end up going to a good surgeon.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph and simulation, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. Cartilage grafts may also be used to help improve tip refinement. Nasal tip deprojection can also be performed to shorten your tip complex. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

To make assessments it helps if we start by using high-quality pictures.
Take a look at how plastic surgeons take before and after pictures to get an idea.
Some of the changes you’ve indicated may be possible.
I suggest having multiple in person consultations with plastic surgeons in your community.
 Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

Is it possible to make my nose look like the edited photo with rhinoplasty? (photos)

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