Nose looks larger after weight loss - would I benefit from a rhinoplasty? (photos)

Question

I lost some weight and my nose looks larger than ever... any tips? Would I be a candidate for a rhinoplasty? What would I ask for?

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.As far as I can see from your photos you have bone curvature for get rid of this image I recommend you Rhinoplasty surgery.With a single surgery, your nose can have a more natural and harmonious appearance to your face.It would be better face to face consultation.Best regards!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If you do not have severe dissatisfaction with the appearance of your nose, it may be best to avoid rhinoplasty surgery since you have thin nasal skin which tends to be unforgiving insofar as irregularities after surgery go. If you want to satisfy with your nasal appearance, rhinoplasty may be considered for achieving a narrower and more symmetrical appearance on front view, with hump removal and a delicate curve on profile. Hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Mark K. Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  It is not uncommon for your nose to appear more prominent after weight loss and deflation of your facial volume.  Although an exam in person is ideal, from your photographs alone it appears that you can benefit from a subtle dorsal hump reduction and a tip rhinoplasty where the nasal tip cartilage is modified for a more refined, feminine look as stated in your question.  The modification of your nasal cartilage can be done with trimming, stitching or grafting.  If your septum is deviated and you have breathing difficulty, a septoplasty may benefit you as well.  The next step for you is to find the right aesthetic plastic surgeon.  In your rhinoplasty consultation, be sure your surgeon addresses all your aesthetic goals and concerns specifically, and discusses the surgery details including the position and size of the incisions used (with actual photographs and not just digital animations), the risks and benefits of the procedure, recovery time, and post-operative course.  Also, be sure to see plenty of before-and-after pictures in women who have a similar nose appearance to yours, and preferably at different time frames (3 weeks out, 3 months out, etc) to more accurately predict your own surgical outcome.

After seeking out a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery, I think the most important component of the consultation is to establish a good connection with your plastic surgeon.  It’s the connection that allows you to clearly define your desired nose outcome goals, the first step of this whole process. If you don’t feel you have a good connection with your plastic surgeon after your consultation, he/she may not be the best surgeon for you.

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Good luck.

Mark K Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACS
Harvard-trained Board Certified Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Hello! Thanks for the photos. After weight loss, the nose can seem disproportionately larger than before. The best way to evoke significant change is through rhinoplasty. Skin care routines can help keep the skin quality nice but surgery does the most. I would seek consultation with a Facial Plastic Surgeon to learn more. Photos can be taken and detailed plans regarding what changes (for example - tip refinement, deprojection, rotation, etc.) are feasible can be discussed. Hope this helps.

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hello,
Surgical rhinoplasty can help in improving the shape of your nose. Your nose overall size can be made smaller and straighter, the hump on the bridge can be eliminated, and the tip can be refined. It is better to consult with facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss how your could look after surgery.

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