How can I change the shape of my nose, specifically my nostrils? (Photos)

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For my whole life I've felt that my nose doesn't match my soft features. My nose is a very strong, better suited to someone with angular features. I want to change the shape of my nose so it matches the rest of my face. The extra photo I included is an example of the shape I want. Let me be clear: I don't want any narrowing done if it can be avoided, only to elevate the tip and change the shape of my nostrils. How would this be accomplished? I worry about having a long philtrum afterwards.

Celal Alioglu, MD · Answer

Hello actually your shape of the nose looks good but if you want make a smaller nostrils you can have a Rhinoplasty surgery.

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

It is certainly possible to change the more vertical position and shape of your nostrils to be smaller and  reduce the amount of nostril show that is visible on the side views of your nose. Some refinement of the tip including tip elevation can be achieved with little or no narrowing of the tip of your nose. I would recommend that you see a board certified facial plastic surgeon in your area.

Thomas Romo, III, MD · Answer

Most noses on people of color lack architecture. The shape of the nose is the shape of the architecture which is cartilage and bone. As you are add projection to the tip of the nose there is an actual pulling of the nostrils inward. Also the illusion of more tip and bridge height give the appearance of thinner nostrils. If you want more narrowing than that, then you have to reduce the sill or allar nostrils.

Victor Manuel Agudelo, MD · Answer

Hello, Lifting your tip and changing your nostrils shape without any narrowing is something not realistic. Just by lifting a tip, it provides a visual narrowing effect even without having any narrowing maneuvers done.  There also needs to be a proportion between the tip and bridge height, so sometimes a bridge height increase is necessary too. Ask your doctor for your options, and look at before after photos of similar cases as yours, so you can see if it is what your are expecting.

Kailash Narasimhan, MD · Answer

Cartilage structure is necessary to provide proper projection and rotation to the tip of your nose.  A reduction of the nostrils can be done at the same time.  A proper discussion with your surgeon can finalize and crystallize your rhinoplasty plan as each one's aesthetic goals are unique.Good luck

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