Would I be a good candidate for a rhinoplasty? (Photos)

You have a strongly "projecting" nose, which means it projects forward, away from your face. It could be moved closer to your face. Then, though, when a nose is brought back closer, or "de-projected," as we call it, it tends to make the nose *look* as though it got longer, as if the tip drooped. So the tip must be elevated at the same time. And then the little bump on the bridge brought down to match the new higher and closer position of the tip.

These changes, while rather predictable in expert hands, are technically difficult to achieve, and the vast majority of rhinoplasty surgeons would not be able to accomplish them. So the surgeon you saw did you a huge favor by not offering you an operation.

How *much* to elevate the tip, or deproject the nose, or lower the bump, or make other changes? We figure that out with morphs, well before surgery. I'd love for you to see some excellent professionally-designed morphs of what could possibly be done with your nose. Morphs could also help you identify better just what's bothering you, and help you set a goal for the rhinoplasty that's accurate for your tastes. Profile and three-quarter views would be particularly important in morphing your nose. (Side note: in my opinion, morphs should really be done by the surgeon, or he should direct an assistant as she makes the morphs. Morphs should be made with a constant eye to what actually *can* be done in surgery, for that particular nose, and the surgeon has that information and judgment best.)

Finally, remember that rhinoplasty is an exquisitely difficult operation to get right, and you should only have surgery if you are able to make yourself very confident in your surgeon's skills. The changes that your nose needs require advanced techniques, and skill that most plastic surgeons don't possess with expertise. It's much better to not have surgery than to have inexpertly-performed surgery.

Based on your photos, if you feel like your nose is too big and long, then you would definitely see a benefit from a well performed rhinoplasty. The overall length and height can be reduced, creating a softer nose. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert for consultation.

You are a great candidate for rhinoplasty.
Reducing the projection of your nose, fixing the bulbous tip , giving your nose some more definition will give you the perfect outcome.

From your profile photos I can see that the projection of the lower half of the nose is creating a slight imbalance. A Reduction Rhinoplasty concentrated on the lower half on the nose would be my recommendation for the best way to improve the overall aesthetic of the nose and create balance.

Thank you for your inquiry! We would love to meet with you in person or virtually to discuss your surgical and non-surgical options. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to help you reach your goals.

I would highly recommend a rhinoplasty. It is the ideal surgery to make a smaller nose that is less projected and more refined.

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can see from your photos your skin structure is thick and your healing process may take longer than normal and thin skin, but it is not an obstacle for you to have a rhinoplasty operation. If you do not have a health problem that will constitute an obstacle, you are a suitable candidate for the operation.
It would be better face to face consultation.
Best Regards!

Based on what I see, you appear to have an overprojected nasal appearance in the lower 1/3 of your nose. That means that the bottom of your nose appears to stick out too far, and this may be distracting. If you have severe dissatisfaction with the appearance of your nasal profile, please consider meeting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists so you could see what to expect moving forward. If you're initial consulting surgeon did not recommend surgery, it could be because he's not comfortable with the techniques needed to address your concerns. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

As a rhinoplasty specialist I rarely if ever tell someone they need a rhinoplasty. It is a choice. I simply discuss what the patient would like their nose to look like. I have computer imaging to help demonstrate these changes. If the changes we create together are different than the nose that you walk into my office with, then we can certainly perform your rhinoplasty. If you are looking for a more subtle and feminine nose, then you are absolutely a candidate for rhinoplasty. I would suggest seeing a rhinoplasty specialist for this.

You are an excellent candidate for a rhinoplasty. You have a poorly defined tip and the nasal columella angle is less than 90 degrees. The dorsum also needs to be straightened. I would need a frontal view to give you a more accurate answer.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you are a great candidate for rhinoplasty. Maneuvers for your surgery would include dorsal hump reduction, tip refinement, nasal tip deprojection, tip elevation, among other maneuvers. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon