Is my nose too big for my face & is narrowing down the nose achievable? (Photos)

Hello! Thank you for your question.As far as I can see from your photo your wishes can be realized with a single operation, you seem quite suitable for the operation.
It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best regards!

Thank you for your question and sharing your photographs.

To start with, as far as I can tell from the images submitted, your nasal tip skin does not appear to be very thick. In general, when the nasal skin is very thick it is not possible to see flat surfaces and your outdoor front view photograph suggests that they are visible around the nasal tip.

Ultrasonic instrumentation in rhinoplasty can produce more substantial changes for the nasal bridge contour. For the contour of the tip, the key element would be to maintain the projection very close to the original and rely on narrowing and shortening to produce the impression of smaller.

Although we tend to consider the profile as a significant reference, the practicality of it is that we tend to see ourselves predominantly on the front view and oblique views. At this angles, a narrower appearance of the nasal bridge and tip is more relevant than the projection as it makes the nose appear small in relation to other parameters of the face compared to the profile.

To exemplify this point, on profile the nose is evaluated in relation to the shape of the forehead the lips and the chin. On the three-quarter view, the nose is referenced in relation to the eyes, the eyebrow, the cheek bone, the mid cheek and the three-quarter view of the chin which is influenced by the width as well as the projection of the chin. On the front view the nose is reference in relation to the eyes, the by zygomatic diameter and the characteristics of the mouth.

As a result, if your project is to create the impression that the nose is smaller I believe it is definitely possible to pursue this goal but to understand that it is not a question of globally smaller but strategically smaller.

3D imaging and computer simulation can help to evaluate this type of impact and to some degree simple imaging can also do the job.

Based on your photos, you appear to have medium thick nasal skin and a wide nasal appearance. Additionally, the lower third of your nose is a bit overprojected on profile. If you have severe dissatisfaction with the appearance of your nose, please consider meeting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists who offer computer Imaging so you could see what might be feasible after surgery. I hope this helps! Dr Joseph

Thank you for your question. You are an excellent candidate for rhinoplasty. I agree with your assessment and think it is one of the most beautifying surgeries that we do as plastic surgeons. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty surgery. It is important to only see plastic surgeons with extensive experience in rhinoplasty, ie perform at least 6 per month and have performed hundreds of cases. Also, critically evaluate on-line galleries to see if their art form resonates with yours. Rhinoplasty is definitely a grey haired plastic surgeon's sport. Best wishes to you.

Your nose can be made smaller and narrower using standard rhinoplasty techniques. There are many excellent rhinoplasty surgeons in Turkey

The nasal areas that you described and would like improved can be addressed with an artistically performed nasal surgery (rhinoplasty).

Keep in mind that following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you what to do based on limited two dimensional photos without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

Rhinoplasty surgery is fairly complex and patients should select providers carefully for this procedure
Look for plastic surgeons, who have extensive rhinoplasty experience or preferably those who focus exclusively and just rhinoplasty surgery.
There are a lot of variables to take into consideration. This should all be discussed during a thorough in person consultation.
The following are some general guidelines and recommendations for finding the best provider for your needs.
To find the best provider, I suggest patient schedule multiple in person consultations with experienced plastic surgeons in their community. During each consultation, ask each provider to open up their portfolio and show you their entire collection of before and after pictures of previous patients who have similar body or facial characteristics to your own. An experienced plastic surgeon should have no difficulty showing you the before and after pictures of at least 50 previous patients. An experienced provider should in fact have hundreds or preferably thousands of before and after pictures to choose from for commonly performed procedures.
Being shown a handful of preselected images, representing the best results of a provider’s career is insufficient to get a clear understanding of what average results will look like in the hands of each provider.
There is no correct number of consultations needed to find the best provider. The more consultations you scheduled the more likely you are to find the best provider for your needs.
Take careful notes during each consultation, especially regarding the quantity and quality of before and after pictures. It’s not a bad idea to bring pictures of your own body/face to use as reference when reviewing before and after pictures.
The biggest mistake patients make is scheduling only one consultation without properly vetting or comparing providers before scheduling surgery.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD