What is the ideal nose tip width in relation to a dorsum's width in men?

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Would it be just as wide as the dorsum or a bit wider? If the aesthetic ideal has the nose tip just a bit wider than the dorsum, what if the dorsum is wide for a face? Would it be more aesthetic to follow that same dorsum-to-nose tip width ratio or have the nose tip just as wide? Sorry, I just submitted this same question but forgot some extra details. I hope my other question is deleted before it's posted and this one is kept instead.

Mark K. Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACS · Answer

Hello Dan and thank you for your question.  The tip width to dorsum width ratio depends on your vertical facial proportions and is best answered during an in-person consultation with a board certified aesthetic plastic surgeon. In your
rhinoplasty consultation, be sure your surgeon addresses all your aesthetic goals
and concerns specifically, and discusses the surgery details including the
position and size of the incisions used (with actual photographs and not just
digital animations), the risks and benefits of the procedure, recovery time,
and post-operative course.  Also, be sure to see plenty of
before-and-after pictures in men who have a similar nose appearance to yours,
and preferably at different time frames (3 weeks out, 3 months out, etc) to
more accurately predict your own surgical outcome.  I
think the most important component of the consultation is to establish a good
connection with your plastic surgeon.  It’s the connection that allows you
to clearly define your desired nose outcome goals, the first step of this whole
process. If you don’t feel you have a good connection with your plastic surgeon
after your consultation, he/she may not be the best surgeon for you.
For more information on
rhinoplasty, please refer to the link below.
Good luck.
Mark K Markarian, MD, MSPH
Harvard-trained Board Certified Aesthetic
Plastic Surgeon

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well..based on your question, it is difficult to evaluate if the case does not have photos to give you better evaluation, my recommendation is that you be evaluated in person by a certified plastic surgeon who sees and determines what plastic surgery you apply.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  The ideal tip width to dorsal width ration truly depends on your individual facial proportions.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   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.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Mehdi Sina, MD · Answer

Hi,The width of the nose should be approximately the same as the distance from one corner of the eye to the other corner of the same eye (rule of vertical fifth's if you want to google it). The width of the dorsum should always be more narrow than the tip (brow tip aesthetic line). The much easier way to answer your question is to view photos of your favorite celebrities or models and look at their noses. Best,

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