Would an ethnic rhinoplasty help me achieve my desired results? (photos)

Based on very limitted information these photos provide, there is no doubt that good rhinoplasty would create more balance in your face/nose relation. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, expert in rhinoplasty, is recommended. Good luck.

Hello, thanks for your photos.
Yes, an ethnic rhinoplasty can help your nose get a smaller, more refined version of your nose while keeping your natural features. Based on your front-view photos, the main areas to address would be narrowing the bridge, refining the tip and reducing nostril width if you want a slimmer, more defined front view.
Andaç Aykan, MD, Assoc. Prof.

Hello and thank you for your question. What you are aiming for is completely reasonable. To achieve this, the bony structure of your nose needs to be narrowed, and the tip area also needs refinement. For the bony part, a preservation rhinoplasty technique—narrowing the nasal bones from the sides while maintaining the integrity of the nasal dorsum—would be appropriate.For the tip, reshaping the soft alar cartilages and performing an alar base reduction would be sufficient.Your request makes sense, and I believe that seeing a 3D simulation during a preoperative consultation would give you a much clearer understanding of the potential outcome.

Hi Taylee! Thank you for your photos. I agree, I think you could benefit from what we call Alar Base Reduction as well as a bridge reduction. You are a great candidate for that. Here at my clinic, we specialize in Ethnic backgrounds, especially darker skin tones. Don't hesitate to call for a consult.

To get a smaller nose, you will likely need a surgical procedure called rhinoplasty, which can reduce the nasal bridge, narrow the nostrils, and decrease the overall size of the nose. This is the only way to achieve permanent results. A consultation with a surgeon is necessary to determine the best technique, such as an open or closed rhinoplasty, to address your specific nasal anatomy and desired outcome.

Based on what you’re describing, it sounds like you’re interested in refining your nasal shape while keeping your overall features balanced and natural. To achieve a smaller version of your current nose, we would typically focus on reducing the width of the nasal bridge and narrowing the nostrils slightly, this is often called a nasal or alar base reduction.
Because you’re happy with your side profile, the changes would likely be made mostly from the front view to create a more delicate, refined look while keeping your natural proportions. During your consultation, I’d take detailed measurements and photos to design a customized plan that maintains harmony with the rest of your facial features.

Based on your photos, you appear to be a great candidate for rhinoplasty. Your nose and nostrils can be narrowed, creating a nice, natural result. It's important to see a rhinoplasty expert that can do computer imaging at the consultation so you can get an idea of how it would look.

Good day ,
thank you for sharing your pictures and concern .
Yes, ethnic rhinoplasty can help you achieve a smaller, more refined version of your nose while keeping your natural features.
If you’re happy with your side profile and mainly want changes from the front, you may benefit from:
Nasal bridge refinement
Nostril (alar) reduction
Possibly tip refinement

Your bridge looks broad, correct, does it deserve narrowing? Absolutely not, at least not in a direct and primary way, that'd be a catastrophic technical decision with hard to repair consequences.

Afroamerican noses look broad-bridged not because they actually are but due to the missing bridge, what we see in them is the bottom of the nasal pyramid, the part of the nose that's closer to the maxilla/face, hence it is broad and exposed for lacking the bridge.

Imagine a camping tent or a house roof, that's the bridge of a nose, with a very sharp and well defined top of it; now mentally cut it horizontally at any level lower than it's top; the lower you cut it the broader the top of the tent/roof/nasal bridge is going to look... without any actual physical broadening.

Treatment of these noses is dorsal reconstruction of a neo bridge, with height and shape to be discussed with the patient, made of rib cartilage grafting; never ever alloplastic material, prostheses or fillers.

Seek the advice of a well-experienced ethnic rhinoplasty surgeon.

See the link below to see more how this is done.

Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgery that modifies the shape and size of the nose to improve its appearance or correct respiratory issues. This procedure is highly personalized, tailored to the specific needs and desires of the patient, and may include changes to the nasal bridge, the tip of the nose, or the nostrils. It is performed under general or local anesthesia with sedation and typically lasts between one to three hours. The incisions are generally made inside the nose to avoid visible scars. The recovery period may include swelling and bruising, with a noticeable improvement after a few weeks, although the final results may take up to a year to be fully visible. Rhinoplasty can not only improve facial harmony but also enhance the patient’s self-confidence.

Dear Taylee22,
thank you for your question and pictures attached! the best way to achieve this result is through a rhinoplasty; it's permanent, quick, and if performed by the right surgeon, results are harmonious and natural.have a great day!