Is it possible to physically shorten the nose? (Photos)

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Aside from tip rotation and septum shortening, can you actually shorten the length between your eye and top of nostril? So that your nose ends higher on your face, all together creating a shorter midface look? Or is this not possible? See how in the photo the actual length of her nose has been decreased. The length between her eye and nostril.

Paul E. Chasan, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  The answer to this is a definite yes.  There are many techniques that we have to shorten the nose besides the removal of the caudal septum and tip rotation.  Additionally, I often divide the lateral alar cartilages and sutured them pants over vest to shorten the entire nose.tthe use this technique in addition to the above techniques, the overall nose will definitely be shortened.  Best wishes to you.

Callum Faris, MD · Answer

The answer is yes. There are two several way to shorten e nose. You can reduce the length of the septum, or increase the tip rotation. Both are powerful techniques to shorten the nose. Reducing the height of the radix also give the impression of reducing the length of the nose. If the chin is underprojected, performing a chin implant may also give the appearance of the smaller nose. I hope this helps.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  It is possible to shorten the nose.   Based on your
photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty.  You may also benefit from a cephalic rotation
of your tip to turn up your tip slightly and a dorsal hump
reduction.  This can be designed to shorten your nose.   Make sure you specifically look at
before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed
by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system.
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

Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS · Answer

The nose can be shortened. I would recommend starting with a consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon that specializes in rhinoplasty surgery. 
I would recommend writing down the following questions before scheduling your consultation:
1. Are you unhappy with the tip of your nose? 
2. Do you feel that your nose is too wide? 
3. Do you want to make your nostrils smaller in appearance? 
4. Are you looking to decrease the general size of your nose?
I hope some of these questions will help you pinpoint what it is that you don't like about your nose. I wish you the best as you research your options when scheduling a rhinoplasty consultation.
Sincerely,
Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

Yes, nose can be shortened and often is shortened at time of rhinoplasty.  However, it looks good only if nasal skin sleeve is not too large and patient is in their youth.

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