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

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!

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

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.

For more information on rhinoplasty, please refer to my link below.

Good luck.

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