I feel that my nostrils are too wide and want to know if there is any procedure that could be taken to make them, as well the tip of my nose, smaller. I feel that my nose takes up too much of my face and would love to make it look smaller.
February 5, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty In order to improve your nasal profile, you need an open rhinoplasty to make the whole nose smaller. In addition, the nostrils can be excised along their base to make them smaller.
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February 5, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty In order to improve your nasal profile, you need an open rhinoplasty to make the whole nose smaller. In addition, the nostrils can be excised along their base to make them smaller.
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February 4, 2016
Answer: Reduction Rhinoplasty The question you ask is a very reasonable one. I would also like to emphasize that your nose is not as big as it appears in the photographs as you are not using a 35 mm lens which represents human vision.With your smartphone there is a “fish eye” effect in which the central portion of the photograph is larger while the edges of the photograph are smaller.I certainly appreciate what you are stating, but it is also important to reference exactly where you are versus the perception that the photograph can create.When looking at the photos you provided you could have narrowing of the nose and refinement to a more “ideal” shape. The steps would include refinements and reduction of the nasal tip cartilages, the width of the upper and lower nose, with reduction of the ala on each side.My recommendation, given your location, would be to research individuals in her local area who specialize in surgery of the nose.Be healthy and be well, James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS
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February 4, 2016
Answer: Reduction Rhinoplasty The question you ask is a very reasonable one. I would also like to emphasize that your nose is not as big as it appears in the photographs as you are not using a 35 mm lens which represents human vision.With your smartphone there is a “fish eye” effect in which the central portion of the photograph is larger while the edges of the photograph are smaller.I certainly appreciate what you are stating, but it is also important to reference exactly where you are versus the perception that the photograph can create.When looking at the photos you provided you could have narrowing of the nose and refinement to a more “ideal” shape. The steps would include refinements and reduction of the nasal tip cartilages, the width of the upper and lower nose, with reduction of the ala on each side.My recommendation, given your location, would be to research individuals in her local area who specialize in surgery of the nose.Be healthy and be well, James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS
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