My nose is normal but fat at the bottom

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My most annoying feature is my nose at the top it's fine but at the bottom it's more fatter than the rest .i have a small face and a big nose and I heard that you need to eat more is that true?i get called names at work and it really irritates me please can you help me I'm desperate

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Eating more or less will not significantly change the size of your nose or the overall balance of your face. Typically, rhinoplasty is the only option to change the size and/ or shape of a person's nose. To know specifically what could be done and what type of results you can expect, please seek a consultation with a rhinoplasty expert. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would have to see pictures or examine you to make recommendations.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

William Portuese, MD · Answer

There is no fat in the nose, since it is composed of skin covering the bone and cartilages. When patients have a wide bulbous tip, suture techniques are applied to the lower lateral cartilages of the nasal tip to affect a change. When the cartilages of the tip are excessively wide, a conservative cartilage removal can also be performed.  All this can be accomplished with a closed rhinoplasty approach with all of the incisions placed on the inside of the nose. For more information and many examples, please see the video and the link below

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

Keep in mind that following the
advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you
what to do without seeing photos and more importantly 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) or facial plastic surgeon that
you trust and are comfortable with. If you live outside of the United States, the surgeon should
ideally be a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
(ISAPS). You should discuss your concerns with that
surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD  FACS

La Jolla, California

Michael T. Somenek, MD · Answer

Without photos it is difficult to determine exactly what is going on with your nose. From your description, it sounds like the nasal tip is more bulbous and wide relative to other parts of your nose. If that is the case, nasal tip refinement to narrow this area would be helpful. It is best for you to seek consultation with a rhinoplasty specialist to determine the procedure that would best suit you. Good luck.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

In over 35 years I've never seen 2 noses exactly the same. I need to see pictures before making any recommendations.

My nose is normal but fat at the bottom

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