Is my Nose is Too Big and Masculine Looking for my Face?

A large nose on a petite woman's face looks even larger when the chin is small. To achieve facial balance and harmony it is important not only to look at the size and shape of the nose by itself, but more so at its relative porportions and relationships with other parts of the face, such as the chin, lips, cheek, etc. Looking at your photograph, I feel that you will benefit from making your nose smaller, as well as augmenting the size of your chin to create more balance.

It is hard to judge the look of your nose solely by
the pictures you have provided. To evaluate candidacy for a nose job, you
should consult a surgeon in-person for a consultation appointment. While you
are in the office, ask to see real life before-and-after photos of past
patients to better judge their work and to predict how your new nose will
likely look. A good surgeon will know how to adjust his or her techniques of
surgery to reflect your gender and ethnicity properly, creating a nose that is
in harmony with your surrounding facial features.

Thank you for your inquiry!

Based on the pictures provided, it seems that you are a good candidate
for a rhinoplasty that will improve the way your nose looks to complement your
facial features in a natural fashion. However, without a physical
examination it is not possible to provide you with specific details. I highly
recommend that you schedule a consultation with a well-experienced surgeon.



It is important to mention that the
finest cosmetic results in any particular case are based on a variety of
factors, including: the unique anatomy of the patient, realistic expectations,
a well-informed and detailed discussion with your plastic surgeon concerning
the best options for you especially covering a deep understanding of the pros
and cons of any given choice you will adopt.



Please keep in mind that following the
advice from a surgeon online who offers to tell you what to do without a
physical examination covering the nature and the status of the tissue,
assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing
the pros and cons of each operative solution would not be in your best
interest. With that in mind, it is the safest and for your best interest to
find a plastic surgeon with solid experience and certified by the American
Board of Plastic Surgery who is ideally a member of the American Society of
Plastic Surgeons that you will trust and be comfortable with. You should
discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.



Good luck!!!



Ali Sajjadian, MD FACS

Refining and feminizing a large nose is possible with your nose. The bump needs to be removed and the tip refined and stabilizing the projection of your nose, The bridge should be narrowed from the front view. Make sure you see a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon whose noses you like and do not look surgical to get the best result.

Looking at your photos I wouldn't necessarily say that your nose is masculine appearing. However, it does look too large in proportion to your surrounding facial features. This includes the fact that your lower face (primarily the chin and jaw) is slightly smaller (proportionally) to the middle and upper face. That being said, you could likely benefit from having a rhinoplasty procedure to reshape the nose. Based on the two photos provided, it would be my goal to reduce the bridge height while also narrowing the nose. I would also recommend trying to define the tip with possible 'deprojection' of the tip (meaning bringing it closer to the face). Much of this depends on how thick your skin is since this can be a limiting factor when it comes to cosmetic nose reshaping. It would be best to consult with a local facial plastic surgeon so that computer imaging can be done to get a more realistic idea of the desired direction and degree of change. Make sure you choose a facial plastic surgeon who has a practice dedicated to rhinoplasty. There are a lot of plastic surgeons out there who offer rhinoplasty as part of their 'menu' of services, but simply do not do this type of surgery on a regular basis. An experienced, board certified rhinoplasty surgeon is going to have a comprehensive photo gallery of patient examples that should help you get a good idea of their particular esthetic and style. I would be happy to offer you a complimentary appointment in our San Diego office. 

The rhinoplasty procedure is done to feminize, refine, and make the nose smaller in many cases.  Tip suturing techniques and removal of cartilage, narrows and refines the nasal tip.  The bridge can be narrowed by a combination of both medial and lateral osteotomies to inwardly narrow the nasal bones.  Wide nostrils are reduced through weirs excisions at the base of the nostril.  This is also called an alarplasty.  Any columellar show can be addressed by trimming back the membranous septum.  Together these techniques result in a nose that is more refined and feminine.  This can all be done through a closed rhinoplasty technique under general anesthesia.  It is best to have anesthesia performed by a board certified anesthesiologist in a certified ambulatory surgery center.  

I would agree that a rhinoplasty could help to soften your facial features. There is evident increased width on the frontal view, and your tip appears bulbous. I suggest a formal consultation where a surgeon can perform an examination and digital imaging. A bit of advice: select a surgeon who is experienced and truly specializes in rhinoplasty, regardless of their board certification. There are many surgeons out there who say that they specialize in rhinoplasty, even when they rarely perform the procedure. My suggestion is to do your homework, select an experienced surgeon, and this will help you achieve the results you desire. I hope this helps.

Your nose does appear to dominate your face and draw attention away from your eyes. I would recommend you have some reduction of your profile and projection, nasal width and tip refinement. What i can't tell from your photo is the thickness of your skin which could definitely limit the ability to refine and reduce the tip.

Rhinoplasty is a procedure where very small changes really add up, and appreciation of what looks 'right' is the key to success. Your nose can be feminine, cute, and more petite, though getting a clear picture of what this means can be elusive. We enjoy computer imaging and simulation to help sort out the subtleties of rhinoplasty in order to 'try out' changes given your features to see what looks best, and what you like the best. A clear goal can reduce the uncertainty of a cute result.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd

It is never the surgeon's job to make a judgment like that. The question is whether we can acheive what you want safely, and would we recommend it. I think that in this case the answer is yes.