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