Making Asian Thinner and Pointier- Is This Nose Possible for Me? (photo)

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Is it possible for me to have a thinner, pointer nose and to what extent can plastic surgery make a difference for me? I don't know if I have really thick skin, so I included a pic of the base of my nose. Is it possible to have a nose like Sandara Park's (second from left in last pic)? Also, I really don't want to lengthen my nose, as it is already pretty long for my face. Is it possible to have a thinner tip without making my nose longer? Thanks so much ~

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Using your own cartilage the tip of the nose can be defined and thinned without making it pointy or longer.

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

Plastic surgery can give you a more balanced and attractive nose. While it's possible to shape your nose to look similar to Sandara's, it's important to create a nose that matches your face and complements your features.

David W. Kim, MD · Answer

For many Asians, the tip cartilages are weak and flat (compared to Caucasian noses). The thicker skin envelope also contributes to the appearance of width. In order to make the tip look more refined, in general this requires increasing the projection of the tip (which can be done without increasing length to the nose). One issue is that if the tip is projected to the extent that it becomes out of balance with the projection of the bridge, the profile of the nose can start to look concave (scooped). If your bridge is already low, like many Asians, then some elevation of the bridge should also be done to counterbalance the tip work. Best of luck.

Stewart Wang, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, 

	You can refine your tip and elevate the tip slightly to improve the balance and proportion of your nose to the rest of you face. I think it will also benefit you to enhance your chin to make the overall facial features more balanced. As far as making your nose look like the person you mentioned, It's best to bring the photo along during your face to face consultation with your plastic surgeon. During the consultation your plastic surgeon can discuss the proper expectations and limitations with your rhinoplasty.

	Best Wishes,

	Stewart Wang, MD FACS, Wang Plastic Surgery

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

It is possible to narrow your nose with rhinoplasty. This doesn't have to be excessively done. Normally, building up the nose with grafts can achieve the affect of narrowing. The nose doesn't have to be made any longer with surgery.

	You could also consider chin augmentation to further balance out the face.

Steve Laverson, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, your nose can be refined, reshaped, feminized, and chin augmentation should be considered as well, in my opinion, for a balanced result that appears natural.

Making Asian Thinner and Pointier- Is This Nose Possible for Me? (photo)

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