Is my nose round? Main focus is fixing the bridge. Thoughts? (photos)

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Hello ! Im a 21 year old bio female, im 5'4 and 130 lbs. My main focus is fixing the bridge .My nose bridge is wide and just looks so weird , i dont know how to explain it.

Donald Groves, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It sounds like your biggest concerns are your nasal dorsum, (especially the upper portion) which is wide, and the overall shape (possibly the nasal tip shape) which looks "weird," as you mentioned. Addressing the dorsal hump and the shape of the nose (particularly the nasal tip) are 2 of the most common reasons people seek out and undergo a rhinoplasty. Many people complain that their nasal tip is too "bulbous" or "boxy" or just poorly defined, and that they would like it to be smaller, cuter, more defined, or more feminine. An open septorhinoplasty can best address the entire nose, and is particularly effective for addressing all the issues you are concerned with. 
In addition to addressing your aesthetic concerns, your septal cartilage would be harvested (removed) and turned into multiple cartilage grafts, which would then be secured into different areas of your nose for structural support. 
The open approach is very effective in facilitating complex, precise maneuvers to refine the nasal shape and size to a particular aesthetic and look. Rhinoplasty is arguably the most difficult procedure to perform in all of plastic surgery. That said, I would recommend only going to see a surgeon who feels very comfortable with both primary and revision rhinoplasty procedures, and who has significant training and experience in these types of surgeries. This is a surgery of millimeters, so if the surgeon you're going to only does 1-2 per month, you are not going to get the best result possible. 
Regarding the anesthesia, my personal preference is similar to most- full general anesthesia to assure the most controlled environment and facilitate the best possible aesthetic results for such a complex procedure. Everything ultimately comes down to surgeon and patient preference, so always have the conversation with your surgeon so you both know exactly what to expect, and so you both feel comfortable with how the procedure will be performed prior to proceeding. 
Of course it is always difficult to provide tentative surgical recommendations, as there is only so much information to be gained from the photos provided. I recommend for you to come see me or another plastic surgeon comfortable with rhinoplasty procedures for a formal consultation to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate all your options (surgical and nonsurgical), and decide on the best procedure(s) and type of anesthesia for your specific case. I hope this helps! 
Best wishes, 
Dr. Donald Groves 
Plastic Surgeon

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

The bridge doesn't look to bad - maybe a little flat, which can be improved with grafting to make it look higher and therefore thinner. The tip can be narrowed a bit at the same time. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation that can do computer imaging at the same time.

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hi , during a rhinoplasty nasal width, hump and tip can be enhanced to achieve the desired shape. It is better for you to consult with a facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss the surgical procedure and the post op recovery process.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

In person exam is essential. Based on limited photos- it appears that you would benefit from a Cosmetic Rhinoplasty preferably performed through a closed technique with possible cartilage grafting. I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS with a wide gallery of before and after photos

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.Tip of your nose is too drippy and bulbous also you have thick skin it means you need much more time for healing in contrans to other people you need to be patient about it.It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best regards!

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