How would I go about improving my features with a rhinoplasty? South Indian F, 18 yrs (Photo)

Based on your photos, you are a great candidate for rhinoplasty. The bridge could be taken down and the tip refined all while keeping things looking natural. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation.

Hello and thank you for your question and the pictures. Addressing the shape of your nose (especially the bridge and nasal tip) is actually one of the most common reasons people seek out and undergo a rhinoplasty. An open septorhinoplasty can best address both your aesthetic concerns and any functional issues with your nose. I would be able to adjust the size, shape, and definition of your nose (particularly the bridge and the tip)! I'd be able to give you a nose that respects your cultural background and naturally fits your face!

This truly a surgery of millimeters- and whether you're looking for a minor adjustment or a major transformation, it requires exceptional surgical skill to achieve functional and natural-looking results! Because your nose is the DEFINING feature of your face- I would only recommend seeing a surgeon who specializes in ethnic rhinoplasty procedures, and who has significant training and experience performing these surgeries. I actually trained under one of the world leading ethnic rhinoplasty experts (who performs 1,000+ nosejobs annually).

I recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with ethnic rhinoplasties) to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate your options, and develop a personalized plan just for you. I hope this helps!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Based on your photos, you appear to have a wide nasal appearance on front view and a profile bump, and perhaps a droopy tip on profile. Generally, goals of rhinoplasty or to make somebody's nose less distracting and perhaps more feminine in appearance. Please consider meeting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists who offer computer imaging so you could see what to expect after surgery. Wishing you well moving forward! Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

I would recommend a rhinoplasty. I would find a American Board of Plastic Surgery Certified Plastic Surgeon; one with experience in rhinoplasty.

Hi,It is better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss the surgical procedure and the post op recovery
process.

From your question I believe you are seeking "profileplasty", or a balancing procedure to improve your profile aesthetics. This often includes rhinoplasty and chin augmentation together to achieve improved facial harmony. I believe you would benefit from both. The details of how exactly that is achieved must be a discussion between you and your surgeon, as there are several ways to proceed. Generally speaking, these procedures can be combined and synergize well with regard to facial balance.
Dr. Justin Bellamy, MD

The question shouldn't begin with what procedures would suit you, but rather what your goals are for your nose. I start every rhinoplasty consultation by asking patients for the top three things that they would change about their noses; it may be helpful to think about what those would be for you! Since you mentioned your bridge and tip, many people with a similar nose ask for a reduction of the bump on the dorsum (bridge) of their nose, and some refinement and lifting of the tip of their nose. The goal should be natural and to respect your ethnic features, and not do something trendy or overdone you may not like when you're older!

The base of your nose is too wide, the bridge is too wide as well as the dorsum is convex and needs to be straightened. The nasolabial angle needs to be corrected to 110 degrees. The tip needs to be refined as well.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

It is very common in this kind of nose to have a droopy tip. In your case the chin is small as well.
The hump on the nose needs to be removed, tip slightly lifted. Also the nostrils are on the wide side and a bulbous tip. Alarplasty and tip plasty will correct that. To improve the profile a chin implant will work well.
Regards
Dr. J

I would look at some photos on websites of surgeons in your area, go on a few consults and do what makes the most sense. Every surgeon will tell you something different but it will help your decision making