Large nostrils and a bent nose - can my nose be operated on? (photos)

Hello! Thank you for your question. As far as I can see from your photos you have a hanging columella and very straight dorsum. For gain more proper, elegant and curved nose I recommend you open rhinoplasty. If you can provide photos with better lighting, from the front of your face and 1 meter away I would be able to make a proper evaluation. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best Regards!

Thank you for your question and photo. You appear to be a candidate for rhinoplasty to change the shape of the nose. During this procedure, the tip can be refined and the nostrils narrowed to create an appearance that is balanced with the rest of your facial features. Please keep in mind that rhinoplasty is one of the most complex of all plastic surgery procedures, requiring skill, experience, and even artistry to procure the best possible outcome. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon, with expertise in rhinoplasty techniques. They will be able to discuss your aesthetic goals with you and determine the best steps to help you achieve your desired result.

Surgery can improve the appearance of your nose. I would suggest an evaluation by an experienced Plastic Surgeon. Computer imaging may be beneficial in discussing your results.
Rhinoplasty surgery is tailored to the results that you are trying to obtain.

Your nose is strong in its forward projection away from your face. That strong projection makes the nose appear prominent, and it pulls the upper lip a bit onto the bottom of the nose. When the nose is "de-projected", or brought back closer to the face, the nostrils should look less prominent as well. The woman in the link that I posted with this email had a strongly projecting nose that was brought back closer to her face during her rhinoplasty.
How *much* to deproject the nose, 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. (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.)
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 (mostly, the de-projection) require advanced techniques, and skill that most plastic surgeons don't possess with expertise. For most noses, it's much better to not have surgery than to have inexpertly-performed surgery. Read my essay on how to stay out of trouble while selecting a rhinoplasty surgeon. And it also discusses how to take photos that are best for online evaluations.

I definitely thin you could get a good result from rhinoplasty. The main issue is that the entire nose projects too far from the face. The strategy to reduce the nose is to lower the bridge just the same as if there were a hump. Then the nose can be set closer to your face. The mistake that is often made with a nose like yours is that it it not made small enough. I I refer closed rhinoplasty for the type of nose. Also, look up “tension miss” because that’s essentially what you have

Your profile photo appears to reveal thin nasal skin, a bulge where your columella meets your upper lip, and an overprojected appearance - it sticks out a bit far. Consider consulting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists who use computer imaging so you could see what to expect. Thanks! Dr Joseph

Can you have a Rhinoplasty? I don’t see anything particularly “weird” or difficult about your nose. Frankly it seems from the one view which you show to be a rather straightforward case. At any rate I have done profiles which are much more difficult than yours. You simply have a small dorsal hump and slight over projection of the nose in profile. These are standard issues addressed during a routine rhinoplasty.

Thank you for your questions and for sharing your photographs. Rhinoplasty is always about improvement by means of reshaping, remodelling and refinement of your individual nose with its intricate anatomy. Rhinoplasty is not about making a complete change and achieving an absolute perfection.
Based on the only photograph provided, rhinoplasty can improve your apparent over projected nose and improve your nasolabial angle. No rhinoplasty is the same, even if you see a nose exactly like yours, the underlying anatomy, and the techniques to improve them can defer.
I would suggest that you consult with an expert rhinoplasty surgeon and discuss what you do and do not like about your nose.

You should expect a full detailed examination of your nose to assess your nasal skin, cartilage, bony structures, and your nasal airway/ breathing. This will allow the surgeon to evaluate your nasal appearance and its relation to your facial features.

The use of manipulated (morphed) digital clinical photography provides a platform for discussion as to your desires and expectations. Such images are not a guarantee of exact results, but a great tool to ensure that you and your surgeon are on the same wavelength.
Only then, you would be able to have a full discussion about the benefits vs risks of your surgery and to make an informed decision.
Happy new year and best wishes for 2023

Hello! Thanks for the question. Absolutely, your nose can be operated on and improvements made. Based on your photo, downsizing your nose could help improve your facial harmony. This would be decreasing the projection and smoothing the profile. The nostril show could also be lessened. These would be nice changes to compliment your facial features. An open structure approach to rhinoplasty would be in your best interest. I would seek consultation with a Facial Plastic Surgeon well-versed in rhinoplasty. Hope this helps!