Is it possible to change the profile of my nose without affecting the front? (photos)

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Okay so, I like my nose from the front, but from the side it looks absolutely ridiculous(well it does to me at least.)..Is there a way that the side can be changed without affecting the front? Also can the tip be made smaller but with keeping the same general shape to it? (because the tip looks bigger from the side as well.)

Jonathan Pontell, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi and thanks for the question.  Yes, the profile can be changed without changing the front view and the tip can made smaller without changing the general shape.  I would be happy to do some computer imaging for you during a consultation to give you an idea of what is possible.  I look forward to meeting you.  Dr. Pontell

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

It is possible to change nasal profile by reducing the slight hump and it will not effect the frontal view at all. Since nothing needs to be done to the tip it makes the surgery less complicated as well.RegardsDr. J

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Remember, the nose is a three-dimensional structure so making changes in one dimension will affect the other dimensions. When removing the dorsal hump, the nose will be more flat and wide in appearance, therefore osteotomies  of the nasal bones are required. Computer imaging would be helpful to understand what can and cannot be accomplished with the procedure.

Andrew Kornstein, MD, FACS · Answer

I like the overall shape of your nose(though the tip complex may benefit from a slight refinement on the frontal view). I wonder if your issue with the profile has to do with overall facial balance(can't see because your hair covers our upper face and your mouth and chin are covered) and not so much the nose per se.Just a consideration...............

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Changing the profile will affect the front view to some extent.  If you are lowering the dorsum. then this can flatten the from view. Osteotomies are often performed to then narrow the nose so it does not appear flat and wide.

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