How do I make my nose look more refined? (Photo)

In order to evaluate most accurately- an in person exam is essential as well as all views of the nose. Based on the photo that you have provided- a complete Rhinoplasty through a closed technique - in the right hands- will help you achieve a more feminine and elegant nose.

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.The harmony between facial parts makes us instinctively recognize the beauty... without knowing it, without defining it, just a perception that surprises and captivates us.In this regard, I suggest perform a Closed Rhinoplasty (without visible scars) to treat the tip, base and nasal bridge.With this procedure you get a delicate nose, better harmonize with your other facial features.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Thank you for your question.  Based on your photograph and concerns, you may be a good candidate for an open rhinoplasty.  During this procedure, the underlying cartilages of the nose are reshaped with suture to help refine the tip and dorsum (bridge of the nose).  The dorsum can also be lowered (or raised) depending on your needs.  At the same time, a small amount of tissue from each nasal sill to narrow the nasal base and help with nostril flare.  I would recommend consulting with a board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeon, who specializes in rhinoplasty.  There you will be able to discuss your concerns and goals for surgery.  I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin

It is hard to say from just one picture, but likely you would benefit from a bit more projection of the tip and the bridge with slight narrowing of the bridge and alar width.  A comprehensive evaluation with digital imaging will help determine how best to proceed. 

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.  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

Thank you for posting a photo. I think the result you desire is definitely achievable, but as mentioned in prior answers, an in person consultation will give the best information on what your options and realistic end result are. Please be sure to visit experienced Board Certified Surgeons. best of luck! Dr. Kim

You would have to be seen in person, but a tip rhinoplasty and alarplasty might be of benefit. Best of luck.

Alarplasty can be accomplished with conservative trimming of the ala at their bases to decrease nostril flaring. I believe that it will take more than just removing some cartilage from your tip in order to make it smaller. I can explain this more in an in person consultation, but you will likely require tip grafts to make your tip appear more narrow and refined. Grafts can be taken from the nasal septum or one of your ears from a well hidden incision. Placement of these cartilage grafts will have the benefit of increasing the tip projection and support as well as creating a refined, feminine nose via closed rhinoplasty techniques.

Thank you for your question. The key is to change the angles of your cartilages in the tip of your nose. You may need a cartilage graft to help define your nasal tip. As an artist I like using the reshaping technique when performing Rhinoplasties. Using advanced suturing techniques I can change the nasal cartilages giving you a thinner, more refined natural looking nose. I like to find out from the patient what they don't like about their nose and what their goals are. I then examine the nose and I write up a detailed operative plan. I incorporate the FINNESSE technique which I invented. Bleeding, bruising and postoperative pain is minimal when compared to traditional techniques and recovery I see quicker. I don't routinely pack the nose. It's not uncommon that some patients have no bruising after surgery. For more information please see the enclosed video and I hope you find this helpful. 

Every nose is different and unique to that individual. If the appearance of your nose concerns you enough to do something about it, it can be improved with a natural artistically performed rhinoplasty. What would be the best option and exact procedure would depend on an in person examination (not just an online consultation) and discussion about desired outcome. Excellent results can be achieved with either a closed or open technique.





Keep in mind that following advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do and how technically to do it based on a single two dimensional photo without examining you, physically feeling your 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. Natural appearing results need to be individualized and what is appropriate for one patient is not necessarily the best for someone else. I would suggest that you find a surgeon with extensive rhinoplasty experience certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

 


Robert Singer, M.D., FACS





La Jolla, California