Do I have an upturned nose? Would rhinoplasty improve overall facial harmony and attractiveness? (Photos)

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Hi, I’m considering rhinoplasty and would appreciate professional input. I’ve always felt that my nose appears upturned, especially from the front and side views, and that the tip looks slightly under-projected. One of my main concerns is that my nostrils feel overly visible, which makes me feel self-conscious. I’m wondering: • Do I objectively have an upturned or over-rotated nasal tip? • Would rhinoplasty be able to derotate the tip and add more tip projection while keeping my nose natural and balanced with my face? • Are these changes realistically achievable without making my nose look overdone or too long? • From an aesthetic standpoint, do you think these adjustments would improve overall facial harmony and attractiveness?

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

The optimal nasolabial angle differs based on gender, height, ethnicity and personal aesthetic preferences. Based just on your photos and without having those additional details, the most unbalanced aspects of your nose are probably the excess alar width/flare and the retraction of your columella. The changes you seek are possible with an Asian rhinoplasty specialist with a keen eye for Asian beauty.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

You have a short tip (under projected) but not upwards rotated. You also have wide nostrils adding to the problem. What you need is tip projection using a cartilaginous graft and alarplasty to narrow the nostrils. 
Regards
Dr Janjua

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you are a great candidate for rhinoplasty. Maneuvers for your surgery would include placement of extended spreader grafts to derotate your tip, and give less exposure of the nostrils, among other maneuvers. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Do I have an upturned nose? Would rhinoplasty improve overall facial harmony and attractiveness? (Photos)

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