Recovery time? Estimate cost? Any advice? (Photo)

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I have an abnormally large/ wide nose that effects my social, professional, personal & love life. I very rarely look straight into anyone's eyes because of my big wide nose. I've been told "I'm rude and disrespectful" and that I "seem untrustworthy" because of this lack of confidence & eye contact. There seems to be excess tissue/ cartilage on both sides of my nose and an unrefined tip. Any advise on a procedure like mine is most appreciated! This is the first time I've reached out. Thank you!

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

In your photographs, you have a wide bony base
that would need to be narrower.  The
operation takes approximately 2 hours to perform.  You will have to wear a splint for about 1 to
2 weeks.  You may have ecchymosis from
the surgery that you can cover up with make-up. 
The cost is about $8,000.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Benjamin C. Marcus, MD · Answer

While its always best for you to consult in person with a surgeon I think that your concerns largely stem from your nose. It is likely quite possible to refine the appearance of the nose and bring some harmony to your facial appearance. Recovery from rhinoplasty is 12 months and costs typically are between 6-8 k in the wisconsin area. Happy to meet with you in person

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The nose and tip can be refined through a closed rhinoplasty approach without a visible scar to produce a natural result.  There is minimal recovery time and the cost would be $5000 to $6000 on the low end.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds  
of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year.  Then look at the 
 plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a   
sense of who can deliver the results. 	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The photographs show a very wide nasal bones which are addressed through the rhinoplasty procedure. Any dorsal hump can be filed down, but the majority of improvement in the wide nasal bones are accomplished with a combination of medial and lateral osteotomies. Tip adjustments may also be necessary such as cartilage removal or to suturing techniques  which is determined at the time of examination/consultation.

Jeffrey Ditesheim, MD, FACS · Answer

Good question:  I agree with other posts that best advice is see an experienced board certified plastic surgeon who has an interest in noses and he can advise you.A few thoughts:  be careful what you do as "large noses" often need more structure not less.  Your nose does appear to have side bones and possibly a low bridge.  Addressing these areas will make a difference in how your nose "fits on your face".  Good luck

Recovery time? Estimate cost? Any advice? (Photo)

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