Chin or nose problem?

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I've always felt something was off about my face and can't really pinpoint it. When I use the golden ratio mask (a mask with ideal facial proportions) it tells me either my chin or my nose is off. When I adjust to fit my chin, everything fits well except for my nose. When I adjust it to fit my nose, it's vice versa. So which one is the real problem? Thanks x

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  I don't recommend making decisions based on an imaging program such as this.  If you are bothered by the proportions of your face, a rhinoplasty and/or chin implant could be beneficial, but an in-person evaluation will be very helpful.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Milan Doshi, MS, MCh · Answer

Hello and thanks for your question.
  Features and proportions are mere guide line  for beauty.. they are not absolute or rigid one. 
 face is multi dimension structure. , only personal examination can guide you properly. 
please see board certified plastic surgeon and discuss in detail.
Best of luck

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

If we name the assumption that the imaging program is accurate (and this is a very big assumption), the more relevant question is whether it is easier/more reliable to make the nose fit the ideal shape or the chin. In your case it is easier to move the chin forward and up rather than it is to move the nose forward and down.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A full set of unadulterated facial photographs required to make a determination about what may be required regarding a rhinoplasty or a chin implant. The face is a three-dimensional structure, and it is impossible to make a determination on one limited photograph. For more information and examples of both chin implant /rhinoplasty  combination, see the video  and the link below

Talmage J. Raine, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Your nose appears very attractive. You may benefit from a small chin implant to resolve your personal body image issue. Clearly, body image is a very personal feeling. If you did nothing you would still be very attractive, from a subjective point of view.All the best,Talmage Raine MD

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