Is my nose too long for my face? (Photos)

Hello,
Only you can truly decide if you like the shape of your nose. However, I don't believe that your nose is too big for your face. You can refine it to what you want with a closed scarless rhinoplasty.  By doing subtle refinements we are able to finesse the sculpt the nose to match your face perfectly.  By doing this via a scarless (closed) approach, there are no external cuts ever on your nose.  This prevents the dreaded complication of external scarring at the base of the nose, which even if rare, if it occurs, is devastating.  Through a scarless approach you can accomplish almost everything needed to be done to the nose with no scarring, less healing time, less bruising, and less swelling.
Hope this helps!
Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210

Click on the "Web reference" link, just below my response, or go here:
FacialSurgery.com/RealSelf/RealSelf_Roslan.html
I made a computer morph of your nose, and an animation of the morph, to show the changes that are possible for your nose in truly expert hands.Of course, I lowered the bump along the bridge. I also elevated the tip of the nose, so it doesn't look as long. And I brought the entire nose back closer to your face a bit. That's called "deprojecting" the nose.It makes sense that you have been noticing it more lately, because with time, the tip of the nose gets pulled down by gravity. That makes the nose look bigger, and longer, and it can also accentuate the bump on the bridge.
You should understand that the changes I demonstrated in the morph require advanced techniques, techniques that most plastic surgeons cannot handle.  Be sure to read the section in the "Web reference" link on how to stay out of trouble while searching for a rhinoplasty surgeon. You should only have surgery if you are able to make yourself very confident in your surgeon's skills. Read that page very carefully. Most plastic surgeons are quite poor at this operation, and I believe my advice will go a long way toward keeping you safe.
I'd love to hear what you think of the morph. Did it seem to address your main concerns?
Your nose is also a good 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. When you see his goals, you'll know whether he has an eye for a beautiful nose, and whether he shares your opinion of what constitutes a beautiful nose. You'll also know whether the changes he proposes are enough to be meaningful to you, and whether he understands your wishes enough to address all of your priorities. But remember, you're not hiring him for his skills with the computer. The doctor must then show you his before and after photos to prove that he can actually accomplish what he draws on the computer.
In your case in particular, you need to find a surgeon who understands all of the issues I mentioned, and how they fit together, and who can actually accomplish them in surgery. 

Would my nose have better proportion if it were shorter etc? yes. However only you can decide if that is what YOU want and not the surgeon! See a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who does natural noses and rely on results not Imaging. 

Thank you for your question. A small nose combined with large eyes and a fine jawline are a few features that comprise an attractive female face. A rhinoplasty can improve your nose because it can make sure your nose has a better proportion and fit to your overall facial features. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to determine your candidacy, and discuss your ideal nose.
Best wishes,

Hi Roslan,Thanks for your question. Your nose is a little bit over projected and has a slight dorsal hump. This makes the nose a little bit out of proportion from the rest of your features and I suspect that this disharmony is what bothers you about the nose. You have a beautiful smile and beautiful eyes and a rhinoplasty would help improve the balance of your face and allow those features to be better accentuated.Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns!

Thank you for your question. Ultimately, only you will be able to pin point whether there is a feature about your nose that is disconcerting enough to do something about. Although there are certain "ideals" described in the literature regarding nasal proportions within the nose itself and as it relates to the rest of the face, as you know, there are many ethnic and subjective variations to this. At the end of the day, it is all about balance. If you are unsatisfied with the length of your nose, then this is certainly something that can be improved through rhinoplasty. Often times, the presence of even a slight hump on the nose can give the appearance of a longer nose, so reduction of this hump can sometimes alleviate this concern. In other cases, the projection of the nose (i.e. how far the nose actually sticks out from the face) is the issue, and there are numerous techniques to "de-project" a nose. Consultation with a rhinoplasty specialist is encouraged, if anything just to learn more about what may be going on and what could be done to help. 

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your
photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can
accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your
lower nose. You may also benefit from a cephalic rotation of your tip to turn
up your tip slightly and a conservative dorsal hump reduction.  Make sure you specifically look at before and after
pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon
and not just a computer animation system. The most important
aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. 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

That's a great question!
There are different mathematical formulas to determine the ideal size and proportions for a nose. However, the more important factor is that your nose has to fit you and your face. Taller people can generally have a "bigger" nose and so on.
However, if you're bothered by the size, I think your best bet would be to see a rhinoplasty surgeon and have him perform image morphing on your photos so you can see what your nose could look like it and see how you feel about it. Good luck

The appearance of your nose can be improved with an artistically performed rhinoplasty, What would be the best option and exact procedure would depend on an examination and discussion about desired outcome. No one ever "needs" a rhinoplasty. It is an elective procedure and only you can determine if your nasal features concern you enough to do something about improving the cosmetic appearance of your nose and whether it would be worthwhile. 

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 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) or a facial plastic surgeon (otolaryngologist) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Additional information about the procedure will help you decide if it is a procedure that you want to pursue.


Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

  From the limited photographs presented, it appears that there is an over projecting nose with a dorsal hump.  A closed rhinoplasty approach can accomplish shaving down the dorsal hump, narrowing the bridge line, shortening, and refine the nasal tip with all the incisions placed on the inside of the nose. Choose your surgeon based on extensive experience producing natural results.  Digital computer imaging performed on line or at the time of the consultation can accomplish getting a close idea as to what the nose would look like on your facial features For more information  and many before and after examples of closed rhinoplasty from our practice, please see the link and the video below