Can you shorten a long nose? (Photo)

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I happen to have an extremely unattractive long nose, which in my opinion doesn't suit my face at all. What procedures can I undergo in order to achieve a shorter nose and exactly how short can I get? Thank you in advance

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.The harmony between facial parts makes us instinctively recognize the beauty... without knowing it, without defining it, just a perception that surprises and captivates us.In this regard, I suggest perform a Closed Rhinoplasty (without visible scars) to treat the tip, base and nasal bridge.With this procedure you get a delicate nose, better harmonize with your other facial features.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A rhinoplasty procedure can accomplish shortening the projection of the long nose, but within reason. The tip can also be reduced in width, In the nose de-projected.  The dorsal hump can also be shaved down as well. From the one limited photograph, and appears that there is a weak chin profile present, which makes the nose look even more projecting. Consider a chin implant to help balance out the side profile, especially with respect to the overly projecting nose.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi, I have performed and taught Rhinoplasty for 30 years.  From the photos, your nose is long which means that the nasal tip is under-rotated.  The nasal tip is also over projected which means the tip sticks too far off of the face making it appear elongated.  There is a slight dorsal hump, a high dorsum and a slightly wide nasal tip.  Rhinoplasty can significantly reduce all the "large" and "wide" aspects of the nose making it more feminine and refined.  I would also like to mention that your chin is quite weak which creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger and the mid face appear top heavy.  Chin augmentation, using a chin implant, can be performed at the same time as the Rhinoplasty to add projection to the chin creating harmony and balance to the lower face.  Hope this helps.

Shady Hayek, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

A rhinoplasty should be able to correct all your concerns.best, Shady Hayek, M.D. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Beirut, Lebanon

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