Nose is losing it's shape and thickening with age. Will rhinoplasty help? (Photos)

It is not uncommon for patients to feel that their nose has changed with age, with the tip looking somewhat larger, or the nose becoming more noticeable. Sometimes this can happen, because the nose does literally sag with time (elongate), and the cartilages can become more visible with loss of smooth contours with age due to some thinning of the soft tissues. Although you do have thick skin, you also have large cartilages that could be reduced and trimmed. In addition, the subcutaneous fat underneath the skin can be thinned to some degree. In summary, I think you would benefit from a rhinoplasty, although it would have definite limitations on how much the nose could be reduced.

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.The harmony between facial parts makes us instinctively recognize the beauty... without knowing it, without defining it, just a perception that surprises and captivates us.In this regard, I suggest perform a Closed Rhinoplasty (without visible scars) to treat the tip, base and nasal bridge.With this procedure you get a delicate nose, better harmonize with your other facial features.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Dear lisakovMost noses can be improved with rhinoplasty in order to appear more proportionate and fit the face better. Many factors determine the degree and type of change possible.  In cases with thicker skin this change is more limited however in a majority  of cases this improvement is safe, consistent and predictable. In your case, your tip can be made smaller and possibly your alar base reduced. Look for an experience plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of plastic surgery. See more than one consultation and make a well informed decision. 

Hello lisakov2,Thanks for your question.There have been advancements made in preop skin preparation to try and thin out thicker skin envelopes prior to rhinoplasty surgery.  They involve the use of Accutane, the acne medication.Dr. Kosins, in Newport Beach, had done a lot of work in this area and is a great rhinoplasty surgeon.You have evidence of thicker nasal structures, but I have a feeling that you would do well with rhinoplasty as long as you maintain reasonable expectations.Good luck,Dr. Shah

 You do not have thick skin. You have a bulbous tip and the cartilage can be contoured to give you a much more attractive and feminine nose.  See several surgeons that do natural noses for the best results