What is the cause of the shape of my nose and can it be fixed with a rhinoplasty? (photos)

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 examination 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 based on limited 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

The Photographs demonstrate an overly projecting nose due to an over growth of both cartilage and bone. A Closed rhinoplasty procedure can accomplish shaving down the dorsal hump, reduction of the nasal spine, reducing the hanging columella, narrowing the bridge line and narrowing the nasal tip cartilages. All the incisions are placed on the inside of the nose. Digital computer imaging would be helpful to understand what can be accomplished with your nose upon your facial features.