Which nose edit best suits my face? (Photo)

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(the first collage is 2 before/un-edited photos) trying to narrow down what i will decide to show my surgeon once i find someone. i know some of them are very similar so i may be obsessing too much on small details, but i'd like to go in with an edit that's as close as i can get to the result i want. overall i want: - natural and proportionate to my other features - straight with *maybe* a very slight curve - smaller overall, not too projected after - lifted tip

Steven M. Denenberg, MD · Answer

Pardon for the late answer. Sometimes when I answer a question, I look to see if that member has asked a previous question!
All of the morphs you posted look too projecting, and too long, to me.  When you lower a bump on the bridge, it has the effect of making the nose look longer from top to bottom. And when you de-project a nose, bringing it closer to the face, it has the effect of making it look longer, too. I'm wondering what you would think of a morph where the nose was a bit more de-projected and the tip were noticeably elevated from the position in these morphs! Just my two cents!

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for providing images along with your question. The nose that is best for you will all depend on your goals and preferences. It is good you prefer a nose that looks natural and proportionate to your features because ultimately, you’d still want to look like yourself. That said, it is best to consult with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon, particularly one with a strong rhinoplasty portfolio. Such experts will have the optimal skills, knowledge of the most advanced surgical techniques, as well as artistry and knowledge of facial aesthetics, harmony, and proportion, helping you achieve the most natural-looking results. During your consultation, your surgeon can assess your facial profile, recommend the best approach, use digital photography to show projected results, and ensure the best possible outcome.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi SG,
It is great that you are detailed with your rhinoplasty goals.  You certainly should share these with your rhinoplasty surgeon.  I personally like the profile aesthetics of #3.  Of course, the nose is 3 dimensional and all views must be considered as well as your anatomic structure.  Choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully.  Good luck and be well.
Michael Persky, MD
Encino, CA

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

You should be one to select what type of nose you desire! After that, you should make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon, expert in rhinoplasty, to further discuss your surgery and projected result. Good luck.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It’s perfectly ok to bring pictures to show your surgeon. However, ultimately the surgeon will do during surgery what looks good at the time. You need to find a surgeon you can trust, who has lots of  experience and whose work you like.

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

What nosebest suits your face? Ultimately which nose you will be most happy with depends on your own taste and preference as much as physical features such as your body size and facial features. In the first edit the result is a very “natural“ looking nose while I think the third is the “cutest“ looking nose. Ultimately it is a matter of taste, but there are some factors which contribute to the choice. If someone is very tall with very angular severe features, whose look would be described by such words as striking or exotic, choice one would be better. If someone is medium sized or petite with very pretty “girly“ features then edit number three would be the most appropriate. Since most people do not fit one extreme or the other the choice boils down to taste. The choice is primarily the patients, but the surgeon will often lend guidance based on his own aesthetic norms and experience with prior patients with similar features.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

All of the edits that you have performed look great, it's more of a personal choice. Some patients desire a stronger dorsal profile, and some desire more of a slope. That needs to be discussed with your surgeon. The Side profile photographs demonstrate an overly projecting nose and an under projecting chin. The nose can only de-projected a few millimeters, so consider placement of a chin implant to augment the chin forward for better facial balance and proportions from the side profile, especially with respect to the overly projecting nose. Even after the rhinoplasty, you'll still have a moderate projection of your nose relative to the rest of your facial features

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