Would I benefit from rhinoplasty? I was thinking of losing weight first, and maybe seeing how that might change the way my nose fits my face. But even so, I think my nose has always been a little wide for my face, regardless of what I've weighed in the past. I would love some advice on how to fix this problem.
Answer: Weight loss or gain does not typically significantly affect the nose Weight gain or loss typically has a minimal effect on the nose. The inside of your nose is mostly made up of cartilage and bone, and has a very thin fatty layer. The other determining factor over all of that is the thickness of your skin, which varies from person to person and does not change with weight gain or loss. The only part of your body that is affected by weight gain or loss is the fat layer, but since there is such little fat in the nose, the nose tends to stay more or less the same no matter how much weight you gain or lose. If you are unhappy with your nose, you would benefit more from a rhinoplasty than from weight loss. Best of luck! -Dr. David Mattos, Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Weight loss or gain does not typically significantly affect the nose Weight gain or loss typically has a minimal effect on the nose. The inside of your nose is mostly made up of cartilage and bone, and has a very thin fatty layer. The other determining factor over all of that is the thickness of your skin, which varies from person to person and does not change with weight gain or loss. The only part of your body that is affected by weight gain or loss is the fat layer, but since there is such little fat in the nose, the nose tends to stay more or less the same no matter how much weight you gain or lose. If you are unhappy with your nose, you would benefit more from a rhinoplasty than from weight loss. Best of luck! -Dr. David Mattos, Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your two photographs, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. Cartilage grafts may also be used to help improve tip refinement. Weight changes will not affect the appearance of your nose. 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
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your two photographs, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. Cartilage grafts may also be used to help improve tip refinement. Weight changes will not affect the appearance of your nose. 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
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October 7, 2021
Answer: When to get a rhinoplasty If you are unhappy with your nose and want it to look different, you could benefit from rhinoplasty. Keep in mind that a rhinoplasty is not a need, however, but a want, so if it would make you happy to have a more defined tip and narrower bridge, then surgery is something to consider. If you gain or lose weight, it will not change the way your nose looks as there is very little fat in the nose, and your nose would still retain the bulbous tip. The pictures you posted are shadowy and not the best, so please do seek out an in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty surgery to discuss your goals and expectations.
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Answer: When to get a rhinoplasty If you are unhappy with your nose and want it to look different, you could benefit from rhinoplasty. Keep in mind that a rhinoplasty is not a need, however, but a want, so if it would make you happy to have a more defined tip and narrower bridge, then surgery is something to consider. If you gain or lose weight, it will not change the way your nose looks as there is very little fat in the nose, and your nose would still retain the bulbous tip. The pictures you posted are shadowy and not the best, so please do seek out an in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty surgery to discuss your goals and expectations.
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May 20, 2021
Answer: Slimming down the nose will require surgery Thank you for your question and photos. Since the nose is primarily made up of cartilage and bone, with little fatty tissue, weight fluctuations will not affect its appearance. If you are unhappy with your nose, I would recommend scheduling a consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can assess you in person and discuss your concerns and goals in greater detail. With a qualified surgeon and a customized surgical plan, you should see a very good result if you decide to move forward with nose surgery.
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Answer: Slimming down the nose will require surgery Thank you for your question and photos. Since the nose is primarily made up of cartilage and bone, with little fatty tissue, weight fluctuations will not affect its appearance. If you are unhappy with your nose, I would recommend scheduling a consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can assess you in person and discuss your concerns and goals in greater detail. With a qualified surgeon and a customized surgical plan, you should see a very good result if you decide to move forward with nose surgery.
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November 24, 2018
Answer: Will weight loss make my nose look thinner, or do I need to consider rhinoplasty? Great question! You're spot on when you mentioned that the nose exists in harmony with the rest of the face. Our approach to rhinoplasty is to rebalance the nose to improve this harmony. Weight loss will not change the shape of the nose, but it will change how the nose relates to the face. If you're thinking about nasal surgery, it wouldn't hurt to consult with a Facial Plastic Surgeon. The best recommendations come from an in-person exam and complete set of nasal photographs. Best of luck!
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Answer: Will weight loss make my nose look thinner, or do I need to consider rhinoplasty? Great question! You're spot on when you mentioned that the nose exists in harmony with the rest of the face. Our approach to rhinoplasty is to rebalance the nose to improve this harmony. Weight loss will not change the shape of the nose, but it will change how the nose relates to the face. If you're thinking about nasal surgery, it wouldn't hurt to consult with a Facial Plastic Surgeon. The best recommendations come from an in-person exam and complete set of nasal photographs. Best of luck!
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