I have a long face. Is my nose too big for my face? (photo)

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I have a long face, and i feel like my long nose adds even more length to it. I also think it's too big for my face. My nose bridge isnt straight so ive already considered rhinoplasty.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

In looking at your pictures, you are a beautiful young women.  When evaluating your nose, there are areas that could be modified to create a nose that better "fits" your face.  Young women typically desire a nose that is straight from the front, smooth profile from the side, and a defined tip.  I believe you nose could be refined in these areas.  The most important aspect is for the surgeon to listen to your concerns and needs to create a plan that would create a nose that would be harmonious with your face.  You should also consider a chin implant to help make you nose appear smaller on your face.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The rhinoplasty procedure would involve shaving down the dorsal hump which is composed of both bone and cartilage. Osteotomies will straighten the nasal bones and a spreader graft may be required to be placed on the concave side to give symmetry to the mid vault area. Computer imaging software is available on our website, along with our rhinoplasty photo  gallery to give you an idea can be accomplished with the rhinoplasty procedure

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I think that most of those things you have mentioned can be improved through a closed rhinoplasty approach.  However, I do think the length of your nose is in balance with the rest of the dimensions of your face.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds  
of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year.  Then look at the 
 plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a   
sense of who can deliver the results. 	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Even with nicely posted photos very hard to advise via the internet.. Best to seek IN PERSON consults. I would recommend a rhinoplasty for you...

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

Your nose can be reduced,refined, and straightened. Augmenting your cheeks will improve the contour of your mid-face and decrease the appearance of a long face.

Daniel Greenwald, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Your question can only be answered by you!  If there are distracting elements of your nose your surgeon should be able to tell you, after a complete exam, what is safe and effective.Based on your pictures I would agree that you could benefit from dorsal hump reduction and straightening.  Depending on how you feel about facial proportions you might be a candidate for a modest chin enhancement at the same time (forehead-nose-chin proportions are all linked in any discussion of facial aesthetics).Be sure to choose an experienced surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Ask to see the surgeon's entire portfolio of pre- and post-op rhinoplasty pictures so you can gauge expertise, experience level, and the types of results that are reasonable to expect.

I have a long face. Is my nose too big for my face? (photo)

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