Ready to enhance my features (nose, eyelids, upper lip), can you help? (Photos)

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Hi all, I am a 28 year old Italian/ Portuguese female looking to enhance her features. - my nose, is it too big for my face? Not sure what the issue is but something looks off - my eyelids, I like Kendall Jenners pulled cat eye look - my upper lip, lip lift? - is my forehead to large for my face - I just feel like something is off with my face and I can’t figure out what it is. I like the way I look but I feel as if something could really help.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for providing photos along with your question. Based on these images, you may benefit from a rhinoplasty, which can help address your over-projected nose. A rhinoplasty can refine your bridge and nasal tip projection. As for the rest of your facial features –although a face-to-face evaluation is necessary –you may explore injectables (Botox and dermal fillers) to help rejuvenate your skin. Injectables can improve facial contours (e.g., fillers for a non-surgical chin augmentation) or give certain areas more lift to create a fresher, younger-looking appearance.

I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon. Such experts will have the optimal skills, as well as artistry and knowledge of facial aesthetics, harmony, and proportion, to help you achieve the most natural-looking results. During your consultation, your surgeon will evaluate your skin quality and facial profile, discuss your concerns and goals, recommend the best procedure or combination of procedures, and ensure the best possible results.

Barry M. Weintraub, MD, FACS · Answer

First and foremost, you appear to have a lovely face and nothing NEEDS to be done. As a board certified plastic surgeon, I can comment on some of these issues, but they are based only on your photographs and would best be discussed in person with a physical examination. Your nose is not necessarily too large, but it is a bit long considering your other features, and the dorsum has a bit of convexity, combined with the tip which plunges when you smile. A conservative, elegant and subtle rhinoplasty would help to decrease the projection/length and bring about overall facial harmony. In my opinion, this procedure would have the biggest impact for you. Your eyes are hard to comment on without a physical exam or more useful photos, but I would urge you not to style yourself after someone/something currently “in fashion” because fashion grows old, and I think it’s in every patient’s best interest to look THEIR best, not to chase a (surgical) fashion trend. I would not recommend a lip lift because the incisions always show and the result can easily look fake. However, you could consider lip filler. Your forehead is not too large for your head in comparison with the central third of your face. In summary, maybe lip filler and a conservative rhinoplasty would help bring balance, but you have a lovely face to begin with, and I discourage you from being too hard on yourself!

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Are you a good candidate for Rhinoplasty? Based on the photos you present it appears that your nose is somewhat long and overprojecting with a slightly down turned tip. These issues are typically addressed in a standard Rhinoplasty.

Eduardo Solano, MD · Answer

Your face has delicate features regarding the shape of your nose. Rhinoplasty is responsible for adapting the nose to your face, prioritizing a natural result. At the time of receiving your first evaluation appointment in the clinical office, not only your nose will be analyzed, but also your face and how your result can influence according to the projection of your intervention.
Each person is different with their own qualities that make us authentic and different from the rest of the others, we are unique. Our mission is to find the balance between your qualities and the result you want.

Akshay Sanan, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear emilyxoxo,
Thanks for your question and sharing your photos. I want to say that you have a very pretty facial features and are a beautiful person. I think it is best for you to see a board certified facial plastic surgeon for a full facial assessment. Your nose is a strong facial feature - you have a small bump, your nose appears long (on side profile), the tip is over-projected (too far from the face) and the tip droops when you smile. These can all be improved surgically. To help balance and harmonize your face, you can consider a small chin implant, as this will help improve chin projection. Forehead reduction surgery would help lower your hairline. These surgeries can certainly transform an individual's face. 
I hope this helps answer your question!
All the best,Dr. Sanan, MD
Double board certified facial plastic surgeonAkshay Sanan MD Facial Plastic SurgeryLos Angeles, CA

Ready to enhance my features (nose, eyelids, upper lip), can you help? (Photos)

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