Could a Rhinoplasty Reduce the Width of my Nose?

Thanks for posting pictures - it makes the questions and answers much more informative.  It looks like you only need minor modifications of your nose to achieve a nice result.  However, you would need to be seen in person to know for sure.  Narrowing of the tip or nasal base is a common part of a stardard rhinoplasty.  

 

Good Luck.

Thank you for the photos.  After reviewing them I do see your concerns regarding bulbous character of your nasal tip.  Yes, tip rhinoplasty can effectively refine the tip to allow it to be in better balance with the rest of your nose.  The bulbous tip is due to excessively large cartilage in the tip, which when reduced will have a more refined appearance.  Good Luck... Dr. Corrado

Rhinoplasty, or nose job for a wide nose is commonly performed.  The width of the nose can be improved both over the bridge and the tip.  This provides a less bulbous and more refined appearance.  You might benefit from this based on your photos.  Your profile looks pretty good and should not be changed much.

It is hard to say exactly from the photos provided whether your nose balances with your overall facial structure. It is an important consideration in evaluating and planning surgery. Keep in mind that your overall facial structure may change if you are under 25 years of age.

I can see just subtle issues with your nose, as described. There may be significant value in removing a small amount of tip cartilage, smoothing the profile, and limited narrowing where your nasal bones meet the facial bones. Make sure that you are specific in any consultation in order to ensure that you don't get 'overdone.'

Keep in mind that the more subtle of a change, the longer it will take to see it. You will have to be patient after surgery.

Best of luck.

Your nose looks fine and don't let any surgeon touch it. I have 37 years experience doing noses and your risk is far greater than a slight gain. Your tip skin is thin and will show changes in the cartilages. Your too pretty to take any chance.

Hi there. Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping surgery) to address a wide nose is a common request. Most likely, an “open rhinoplasty” (where the soft tissues are gently elevated to allow direct access to the tip cartilages) will be required. These tip cartilages are then sculpted and sutured to refine the nasal tip. Osteotomies are required to reposition a wide nose closer to the midline.If you like, please follow the link below. The article on Nasal Analysis contains many diagrams that you may find helpful. This may help guide your conversation with your surgeon.Hope this is helpful. Best wishes.

If the width of your lower nose is due to prominent cartilage and not soft tissue then a conservative tip rhinoplasty may achieve what you want. It it is soft tissue then leave it alone.  Computer imaging is helpful to see what a change would look like but it is not a guarantee. I would consider this a "finesse" rhinoplasty in which I'm trying to do the least I can to just enhance the look and not change it or damage it. You need to be comfortable with the idea that if you don't get everything you want but it still is better then you will be happy.  Beware trying to "hit a home run" with your surgery.

The bridge looks good, it is just a wide tip I see in the photos. But you need to be seen in person to know for sure.

Thanks for the photos.  Overall you have nice features to your nose.  Some fine tuning can be performed to improve the the tip appearance.  I would schedule an appointment with a surgeon that offers computer imaging.  This will help you decide whether you feel the surgery would be beneficial enough.

Yes, a tip rhinoplasty would help reduce the width of your nose. This involves trimming and reshaping the lower later cartilages in your nose,  You appear to have a nice aesthetically pleasing nose otherwise. Make sure you discuss all your concerns with your surgeon prior to the procedure.