Ugly side profile, how to fix? (photos)

Question

I like my frontal face view but my side profile is ugly...I don't like the bump in my nose and my chin seems high up and pushed back which gives my a double vhin regardless of my weight.

Kian Karimi, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photos. You appear to be an excellent candidate for a conservative rhinoplasty. Based on the photos you have provided; your nose can be feminized with a few minor changes. For instance, slightly shaving your dorsal hump and refining your nasal tip will make your nose better fit your other facial features. In my practice, I like to morph 3D digital photos of my patients to communicate realistic surgical outcomes. For more information, I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Rhinoplasty (aka a nose job) will remove your bump.; it can be shaven down with nasal rasps. I would also recommend some tip refinement as your tip is slightly bulbous now and your nose is detracting attention from your eyes. As for your profile, your chin has a nice projection. You can remove that stubborn submental fat with a few treatments with Kybella. Kybella is a minimally invasive treatment that uses injections of deoxycholic acid to dissolve fat so it can be permanently eliminated from the body.  Kybella takes 2-5 treatments spaced every six weeks to get ideal results.  Many patients choose to have facial liposuction at the same time as rhinoplasty.  It is a single treatment and would have less downtime than Kybella in your situation.  I hope this helps.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Rhinoplasty for a more feminine an attractive nose. You  are an excellent candidate for conservative rhinoplasty with hump removal tip refinement etc. See a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who does natural noses based on his results and not imaging. Liposuction can be done under your chin to remove the excess fat.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your
photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can
accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your
lower nose. You may also benefit from a conservative dorsal hump reduction.  Your chin may benefit from some refinement or submental liposuction, but an in-person examination would be very helpful to determine a more precise plan.  Make sure you specifically look at before and after
pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon
and not just a computer animation system. The most important
aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek
consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate
you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS · Answer

You could consider rhinoplasty.  You could undergo closed rhinoplasty  with hump reduction and nasal bone narrowing.  The nasal bones are usually adjusted to maintain your front view and allow enhancement of your nasal  profile.

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