What surgery will I need on my nose for a smaller version?

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I would like nose surgery, to help with the asymmetrical nature of my face. I have a deviated septum clearly but I was wondering whether it was possible to deproject my nose to look more natural. I don't want a button nose at all, nor a little slope on my nose, I just want a smaller version if that makes sense. I'm afraid of this not happening and looking natural. I am also considering lip fillers. Thankyou

Steven M. Denenberg, MD · Answer

I agree that your nose is strong in its forward projection from your face. The woman in the short video that I posted with this answer also had strong forward projection.
Then, lower the bump a bit, but also the bridge needs to be lowered as the tip comes back closer to your face.
Also, when a tip comes closer to the face it *looks* like it got longer, like the tip drooped. So we often elevate the tip a bit, not necessarily because the patient wants a shorter nose, but so that the nose keeps its good proportions.
Remember that rhinoplasty is an exquisitely difficult operation to get right, and you should only have surgery if you are able to make yourself very confident in your surgeon's skills. The changes I described above, particularly the deprojection, require advanced techniques, requiring skill that most plastic surgeons don't possess with expertise. For most noses, it's much better to not have surgery than to have inexpertly-performed surgery. Read my essay on how to stay out of trouble while selecting a rhinoplasty surgeon. 
Your nose is also a perfect example of why computer imaging is mandatory in rhinoplasty. You need to know exactly what the surgeon is planning to accomplish -- what features he thinks he can change, and by how much he thinks he can change them. I always email morphs to my online rhinoplasty consultations. When you see the surgeon's goals in the morphs, you'll know whether he has an eye for an attractive nose, and whether he shares your opinion of what constitutes an attractive nose. You'll also know whether the changes he proposes are large enough to be meaningful to you, and whether he understands your wishes enough to address all of your priorities. How would you ever get that figured out without the morphs?! 
But remember, you're not the surgeon for his skills with the computer. The doctor must then show you his before and after photos to prove that he can actually accomplish what he draws on the computer.

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Hello, Thank you for provided information and photos, based on them you can benefit tip refinement, nasal tip deprojection to shorten your lenght of nose and hump reduction.You can have much improved natural looking, well proportioned and symmetrical nose by Rhinoplasty Closed and Atraumatic tecnique will provide maximal healing, minimal healing without a cut on your columella.Best Regards,

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well... based in your question and the picture you showed you are a good candidate for rhinoplasty , in your case with technique open and elevate the tip.

Charles East, MBBS, FRCS · Answer

Hello,
It appears you have a deviation of your nasal bridge as well as your septum.
you are an ideal candidate for the latest 'preservation rhinoplasty' techniques- keeping the natural form but creating a lower bridge,and setting your natural tip backwards.
Your septum needs correcting too, which should enhance your breathing. Not many surgeons practice this surgery, but it will keep your 'natural look'.

Paul E. Chasan, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are an excellent candidate for rhinoplasty. Make sure you interview several EXPERIENCED plastic surgeons and evaluate their art critically to make sure they are the right surgeon for you. You should be able to have a beautiful nose. Best wishes to you.

What surgery will I need on my nose for a smaller version?

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