Is it true that you can not make a nose smaller you can just change the shape of the nose? (photos)

Rhinoplasty can decrease the size of your nose by several methods, but it is important to have realistic expectations. With thick skin, it will never become really thin, but with a restructuring of the tip for more definition, thinning of the tip skin, narrowing of the nostrils, and defining of the nasal bridge, a great improvement can be made. The result should give a nose that is smaller and natural appearing. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty specialist when considering surgery.

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.Through rhinoplasty we make small changes, but that is quite noticeable. After having analyzed all the info. and photos provided to us, i recommend you perform a Full Rhinoplasty, includding narrowing of the nasal base, with nasal bones treatment, and alar and triangular nasal cartilages shaping.With this procedure you get a delicate nose, better harmonize with your other facial features.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

No, that is not true and the nose can be altered in many ways including making it smaller. The most important issue is finding the best surgeon in your area with experience and talent to achieve your goals. See the below link to help you find this person:

The skin on the tip of the nose in African American patients is often thick. The tip can be made to look smaller by actually adding cartilage grafts from elsewhere in your nose to make the tip more defined. As a result it appears smaller. If your nostrils flare more than you would like, they can certainly be made smaller. 

Hello Praying mother. I understand your anguish and people can be very cruel. With regards to your nose it CAN be made smaller. It depends upon your goals. You have a bulbous, ill defined tip, thick skin, a broad alar base and nostril flaring. All of the issues may be addressed to improve your nasal aesthetics. Consult with a BCPS to review your options. Good luck in your quest to attain an ethnically balanced nose. Dr. Burnett

The african american nose has very distinct characteristics that create the typical appearance for many. There is a low dorsum, or bridge, due to widened nasal bones that produce poor definition of the profile. Additionally, there is thickened skin, widened nostrils, and poor tip definition which overall produces a widened, poorly defined nose. All of these factors need to be addressed to successfully treat a nose such as was described. It frequently involves adding some contour and definition to the dorsum, or bridge of the nose in the form of cartilage grafts, fascia, and other tissues. Once the bridge or dorsum is better defined, the underlying tip structures need to be addressed and added support frequently needs to be added in the form of a columellar strut to structurally maintain the desired tip definition.  Lastly, the nostrils will inevitably need to be reduced to match the overall harmony of the nose with the face. In short, your nose will look more defined on your face, and may look smaller because the nostrils and nasal structure are more narrowed and refined to fit your face.

Reducing the size of a nose is possible. I would need to examine you in person and get a better idea of what you want.  Narrowing the nose is something you most likely desire as well.

That is absolutely not true.  We make noses smaller all the time.  Sometimes significantly smaller.  Occasionally you have to make a nose larger when an aggressive surgeon as botched it up before.  But most of the time the size is decreasing.  The results are limited by your anatomy and your skin and cartilage and bones.