What can be done to improve the appearance of my nose? (photos)

Your photographs are limited. I cannot tell if you need the dorsum straightened or if you need the angle of the nose increased. However, your does look symmetrical and slightly widened. You may benefit from a lip lift. A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners. Additional photographs are needed to give an accurate answer.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Based on your photo you appear anatomically to be a good candidate for an artistically performed rhinoplasty through either a closed or open technique. It is an elective procedure and only you can determine if your nasal features concern you enough to do something about improving the cosmetic appearance of your nose and whether it would be worthwhile.

Following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do based on limited photos without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of the operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon with extensive nasal surgery experience who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (The Aesthetic Society) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. Additional information about the procedure will help you decide if it is a procedure that you want to pursue.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

It is impossible to give you a meaningful advice based on these photos. In person or teleconference consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would give you more information about potential nose surgery. Good luck.