Would rhinoplasty be feasible to make my nostrils less vertical and reduce overall bulbousness? (Photo)

Question

I am an older male with thick facial skin. I have large vertical nostrils (photo attached). Would rhinoplasty be feasible to make my nostrils less vertical and reduce overall bulbousness? The nostrils are the most important factor. Thanks.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a rhinoplasty. A surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. Fascial grafts may also be used to help improve tip refinement. The nostrils can be improved with placement of extened spreader grafts. 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

Best wishes and good luck.

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

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is impossible to give you more detailed advice based on this photo. However, answer is yeas when it comes to changing size and shape of nostrils and shape of tip. Hope this helps.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

The thickness of your nose can be refined by a rhinoplasty. The vertical component of the nostrils can also be reduced by alar grafts to decrease the vertical height. More photographs are need to give a more accurate answer.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Would rhinoplasty be feasible to make my nostrils less vertical and reduce overall bulbousness? (Photo)

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