Rhinoplasty on wide face. Can I soften up the squareness of my tip and make it more proportional? (Photo)

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I wanted to include this in my previous question, but there was not room. I was planning on a rhinoplasty to reduce my bulbous tip. Nothing too pointy, just softening up the squareness of my tip& making it more proportional. Since I have a very wide and full face (cannot change w/ weight loss I’m already technically underweight), I wanted to make sure making my tip a bit smaller would not look bad with my wide face. When I contour my nose smaller it looks good, but still that’s not the same

Barry M. Weintraub, MD, FACS · Answer

As a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty, I hear concerns similar to yours quite often. This is because the face in its entirety, with all of its elements, needs to harmonize and to be enhanced by rhinoplasty surgery. A rhinoplasty can reduce the size of a nose – but one would not want to make it disproportionately small. This is why I always evaluate the entire face and its features to help patients look their most elegant, natural best. Cheekbone width, the sharpness or softness of the angle of the jawline, the forehead height, eye positioning, face shape – all must be evaluated to create a result that establishes the aesthetic congruity of your face. One nose does not fit all! In your case, you could achieve the result you’re seeking if your plastic surgeon has a sophisticated eye. I recommend looking at many before-and-after photos. Are the results dissimilar from face to face? Do they look natural? Do your research, and don’t be afraid to ask questions during your consultation.

John W. Pinnella, MD · Answer

Based on the image you provided, it looks like your nose is slightly asymmetrical. A Rhinoplasty can definitely help soften the tip, however, keep in mind that it may not be possible to fix the asymmetry completely. Make sure to find an example of a nose you like and the shape you aim to achieve and show it to your surgeon during the consultation. Good luck!

Kerem Sami Kaya, MD · Answer

Hi Of course, it is possible to soften squareness (bulbous) of the nasal tip and make it more proportional. It is necessary to create a natural-looking nasal type without being too pointed. This will provide a proportional natural look to your face. It is important that you could manage the process with a competent surgeon.Have a nice day.

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Would a thinner tip go with the rest of your face?Based on the photo you show it appears to me that the tip is slightly too bulbous and would go fine with your face if it were a little thinner.

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