My nose feels wide and undefined. Any way I can get it narrowed but still look like me? Or would you leave it alone? (Photo)

Hello and thank you for your question and the picture. Addressing the shape of your nose (especially the bridge and nasal tip) is actually one of the most common reasons people seek out and undergo a rhinoplasty. An open septorhinoplasty can best address both your aesthetic concerns and any functional issues with your nose. I would be able to adjust the size, shape, and definition of your nose (particularly the bridge and the tip)!

This truly is a surgery of millimeters- and whether you're looking for a minor adjustment or a major transformation, it requires exceptional surgical skill to achieve functional and natural-looking results! Because your nose is the DEFINING feature of your face- I would only recommend seeing a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty procedures, and who has significant training and experience performing these surgeries. I actually trained under one of the world leading rhinoplasty experts (who performs 1,000+ nosejobs annually).

I recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with rhinoplasties) to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate your options, and develop a personalized plan just for you. I hope this helps!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can understand from your question I recommend rhinoplasty operation, you can get the look you want with a single operation, you do not need to be afraid of rhinoplasty operation, the important thing is to choose the surgeon correctly.
It would be better face to face consultation.
Best regards!

You can certainly undergo a rhinoplasty that addresses only the tip to make it more narrow. The curved cartilage can be made more straight to give a thinner tip without affecting the appearance from the side. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation.

Hi ,rhinoplasty can enhance the nasal profile. The preference or degree of change can be discussed during the consultation. 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.

Thank you for the photo. I only see the front view, so just commenting on that, I would do a rhinoplasty where we straighten and slightly narrow the bridge of the nose

Hello, I hope you are doing well.It is necessary for you to send us additional photos, looking upwards, and others showing your profile, so that we can advise you on the best option.

It's sooo hard to tell from one photo at one angle, but perhaps what you are noticing is that the two cartilages that form the tip of your nose are broad and strong, and could be narrowed in a rhinoplasty. The woman whose before and after photos I posted with this answer had wide tip cartilages, though much wider than yours.

The operation doesn't have to make you not look like yourself any more. The goal of any rhinoplasty is to make the changes that the patient wants while keeping the nose looking natural. And it's really only a small part of your face.

How *much* to narrow the tip, or make other changes? We figure that out with morphs, well before surgery. I'd love for you to see some excellent professionally-designed morphs of what could possibly be done with your nose. Morphs could also help you identify better just what's bothering you, and help you set a goal for the rhinoplasty that's accurate for your tastes. Profile and three-quarter views would be particularly important in morphing your nose. (Side note: in my opinion, morphs should really be done by the surgeon, or he should direct an assistant as she makes the morphs. Morphs should be made with a constant eye to what actually *can* be done in surgery, for that particular nose, and the surgeon has that information and judgment best.)

Finally, remember that rhinoplasty is an exquisitely difficult operation to get right, and you should only have surgery if you are able to make yourself very confident in your surgeon's skills. The changes that your nose needs require advanced techniques, and skill that most plastic surgeons don't possess with expertise. It's much better to not have surgery than to have inexpertly-performed surgery. Read my essay on how to stay out of trouble while selecting a rhinoplasty surgeon. And it also discusses how to take photos that are best for online evaluations.

Thank you for your question. You are an excellent candidate for rhinoplasty. I think it is one of the most beautifying surgeries that we do as plastic surgeons. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty surgery. It is important to only see plastic surgeons with extensive experience in rhinoplasty, ie perform at least 6 per month and have performed hundreds of cases. Also, critically evaluate on-line galleries to see if their art form resonates with yours. Rhinoplasty is definitely a grey haired plastic surgeon's sport. You should be able to have an excellent result. Best wishes to you.

Your photograph is limited. The width of your nose should be the same as the distance between your medial canthus of your eyes. Unfortunately, you blocked those in your photograph. Your nose should still look like you.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Based on your photos, you appear to have thin nasal skin, a slightly crooked nasal appearance, and a wide tip. Many of these issues may be corrected with rhinoplasty surgery, however, this type of surgery should be reserved for those who have severe dissatisfaction with their way their nose looks. If you are on the fence about getting rhinoplasty, it may be best not to do it. If you would like to learn more about it, please consider meeting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists who offer computer Imaging. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph