I like my nose overall, but I'm not happy with the front view. I think it's too wide from base to nostril. Also it spreads and droops when I smile. I would like a narrower nose, a pointier tip and smaller nostrils, more like Monica Bellucci's nose. Is it possible, or do I run a high risk of it looking too fake?
December 30, 2014
Answer: Achieving Your Goals with Rhinoplasty
A “done” look is not necessary, even when rather extensive work is done on the nose, when performed by a skilled and aesthetic-eyed surgeon. So many maneuvers in rhinoplasty are connected: strengthening of the columella (that midline portion on the bottom of the nose that divides the 2 nostrils) complements the refining of the tip, which also prevents dropping of the tip on smiling. This dropping can be further reduced by cutting what is called the “depressor septi” muscle which serves no other purpose than to pull down the tip, especially one that is weak, upon smiling. All this is further complemented by nostril narrowing.
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December 30, 2014
Answer: Achieving Your Goals with Rhinoplasty
A “done” look is not necessary, even when rather extensive work is done on the nose, when performed by a skilled and aesthetic-eyed surgeon. So many maneuvers in rhinoplasty are connected: strengthening of the columella (that midline portion on the bottom of the nose that divides the 2 nostrils) complements the refining of the tip, which also prevents dropping of the tip on smiling. This dropping can be further reduced by cutting what is called the “depressor septi” muscle which serves no other purpose than to pull down the tip, especially one that is weak, upon smiling. All this is further complemented by nostril narrowing.
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November 9, 2010
Answer: Tip and base of the nose can be narrowed with surgery.
The flaring of your nostrils with facial expression will not be altered by a rhinoplasty. The base can be narrowed but it is done at the expense of an external incision. If this is overdone, it can flatten the curve in the nostril and make it look artificial.
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November 9, 2010
Answer: Tip and base of the nose can be narrowed with surgery.
The flaring of your nostrils with facial expression will not be altered by a rhinoplasty. The base can be narrowed but it is done at the expense of an external incision. If this is overdone, it can flatten the curve in the nostril and make it look artificial.
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