Is my nose too upturned? (Photo)

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People say I have a cute nose but I feel it looks too upturned and my nostrils are too visible. I have to take pictures from an above angle so you don't see up my nose. But I don't want to get a nose job and ruin my face. Would it benefit me? Could it help lengthen my nose and look better or is it better dealing to leave it alone? If I could take a nose off someone face and put it on mine it would be like the girls in the last three pics but I don't even know if that would suit me or my face.

Thomas Romo, III, MD · Answer

From a side view we usually like for the nasolabial angle to be 95 to 105 degrees. Your angle looks a little higher than that but ultimately that's ok. First, to surgically bring it down is to complicated. The risk benefit ratio is not good. Second, an upturned nose always looks more feminine and youthful. Third, as you age your nasal tip will drop, guaranteed.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I think your nose looks fine me and is certainly not too upturned.  Don't let anyone talk you into trying to lengthen your tip.  It is difficult to achieve and you don't need it anyway.

Mark Hamilton, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and sending images. While it is impossible to give an exact diagnosis and plan from just photos, it does appear that your nose rotation (amount that your nose is turned up) is at the upper range of normal. That said, it does not appear to be over-rotated. As others have said here, an upturned nose is youthful and with age will lose rotation. While I would not recommend completely against surgery, it is something you should approach with caution and research.If you are committed to exploring your options, I would recommend consulting with a board certified facial plastic surgeon who regularly performs cosmetic rhinoplasty.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

A rhinoplasty to lengthen your nose slightly would be indicated since it is slightly foreshortened.  This would require slight dorsal reduction as well and tip length reduction so it ends up proportional.  This however is an advanced surgical maneuver so go to an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.

Douglas L. Vander Woude, MD · Answer

Thank you for you question and pictures.  The pictures do show that your nose is slightly shorter than average, but it is mild.  The key finding is the angle that is formed between the bottom of your nose and your upper lip.  If I were you, I would be very cautious about having a rhinoplasty.  Lengthening a nose is not necessarily one of the easier things to achieve.  Your nose is overall attractive, you might want to leave it alone.  If you are really motivated, make sure you see a Board Certified surgeon with a lot of rhinoplasty experience that is honest with you about the challenge.

Is my nose too upturned? (Photo)

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