What type of rhinoplasty would suit my bulbous nose? (Photos)

Question

I am really insecure about how bulbous and big my nose looks, I'd like it to be more similar to regular noses like for example Angelina Jolie :/ Could that be done in any way for my nose?

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.From to photos you provided I can say that you have bulbous nose also your nostrils downward and wide. For more elegant and small tip and even, upward nostrils I recommend you rhinoplasty surgery. With the alar base reduction your nostrils can be fixed as you wish. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best Regards!

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Carie22! Thank you for sending your photos. I recommend seeing an expert rhinoplasty specialist for an in person examination. There are several options for you that can be determined after examination. Best of luck to you. Dr. Nima!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If you’re looking to achieve a less droopy and narrower nasal appearance, consider consulting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists so you could see what might be possible with rhinoplasty surgery. Good luck! Dr Joseph

Man Koon Suh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Your nasal tip belongs to the bulbous tip category, and good results can be expected with the surgical method. Surgery is possible through trimming and realignment of lower lateral cartilages (alar cartilages) in the tip. A natural increase in the tip height is aesthetically recommended and requires a structural cartilage graft. The cartilage donor is the septum or ear.

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Dear Carie22,
Thankyou for providing pictures as a reference. In my professional opinion, everybody has different facial features and according to your pictures you have a thick skin, therefore you need to set realistic expectations in terms of reduction, your nose can be reduced as much as your tissues will allow that to do so. Your nose can be slimmed down and tip and nostrils can also be reduced. Additionally, you will need some preparations for your skin to improve the quality pre-surgery.I am attaching a link for before and after of this procedure if you would like to look deeper into this surgery.

Best Regards,
TAS TEAM

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are a great candidate for a rhinoplasty surgery. I suggest reshaping a bulbous, round and wide-tip nose to a more defined nose complementary to your face. The bulbosity of the nasal tip is typically due to excessive width to the cartilage and thick skin. Great results are achievable for patients who have bulbous nose or bulbous tip. With that said, there’s only so much we can do to make your nose very small. When a patient has thick skin it’s not possible to give them a very small and narrow nose but it’s definitely possible to give them a much better looking nose that’s natural and feminine which will compliment the facial features. Best wishes.

Celal Alioglu, MD · Answer

Hello I will not recommend any surgery to your nose because your nose is natural but we can make a slightly curve

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Can your bulbous tip be made thinner? your tip does not appear to be extremely wide or bulbous. It can be made thinner, but how thin and defined the end result would be depends on the thickness and texture of the skin and underlying cartilage. This cannot be assessed just from a picture. But no matter what the thickness and texture of the skin and Cartlidge the tip could be made thinner.

William C. Harris, MD · Answer

Hi,
Your nose has a nice hourglass shape on frontal view, however, if you were to want to reduce some of the nasal tip fullness there are options. A closed rhinoplasty (no external incisions) in your case would allow for subtle shaping of the nasal tip cartilages and give you and overall width reduction. This procedure has a relatively quick healing time and can produce very natural results. I hope this helps and let me know if I can help you further with your goals. Best, Dr. Harris

Jeffrey C. Hamm, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
From your photos, I note that your nasal bones are straight and symmetric. The nasal base appears normal. There is no tip droop. You demonstrate a strong somewhat high nasal bridge with a small hump, and a rounded amorphous nasal tip.
A rhinoplasty will lower the nasal bridge, creating a gentle feminine curve, will eliminate the hump, and will add definition to the nasal tip by removing segments of excessively large nasal tip cartilages.
Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.
Best wishes...

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