Will fixing my nose (making it shorter and shaping the nostrils) fix the way my face looks? (photos)

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Hi! I am wondering if fixing my nose (making it shorter and shaping the nosetrils) can fix the way my face looks like? Also, how invasive would my case be? I don’t like my nose but at the same time I don’t know if it can make much of a difference without fixing lithe parts of the face. My chin is also very sharp and I have double chin so I am not sure if it can fix the profile.

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Hi there! Rhinoplasty is a great way to establish better harmony and proportions within the face. With a strong chin as in your case, it will be important to not create too small of a nose which may draw more attention to the chin. Increasing the rotation and projection (how far the nose sticks out from the face) may be good options to improve your nose's appearance. Rhinoplasty - depending on the approach - can be considered invasive. It is a procedure which most often requires general anesthesia. It's critical to know that results aren't instantaneous. The nose will continue to refine over many months with final results appearing around 12 months. I would recommend seeking a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon to learn more about how a rhinoplasty may improve your facial harmony.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Based on these limited photos, there is a good chance that rhinoplasty would improve your facial balance and harmony. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, expert in rhinoplasty, is recommended. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ful826965,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from rhinoplasty. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Onur Gilleard, MBBS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Hi the most obvious things that can be seen with your nose are wide nostrils and a hanging columella both of which contribute to “nostril show” . To correct these things will require a rhinoplasty under general anaesthetic. As such it would be invasive. There isn’t an easy fix. It won’t effect any if your other facial features but will improve the aesthetic balance of your face as we are always seen as a whole as opposed to our individual features

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