Could I improve the appearance of my nose without a nose job? (Photos)

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I had a rare illness which caused me to lose adipose tissue in my face. Because of the loss around my mid-face and glabella, my nose now looks proportionally larger. I have always had a somewhat prominent and "bumpy/crooked" nose, but this now really emphasizes the protrusion. Would adding fat to the glabella and midface again help to mitigate this appearance? Is there also any way to REMOVE adipose from the tip of the nose to stop it looking a bit hooked and droopy?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you appear to have relatively thin nasal skin with an overprojected nasal profile, a dorsal hump, and a bulbous droopy tip. You do not appear to have "facial wasting" as may be seen in somebody with lipodystrophy and malnutrition. Depending on your examination, rhinoplasty surgery may be considered for achieving a smaller, more feminine, and less distracting nasal appearance. I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Anna Avaliani, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photos. In my opinion and with my vision as I look at the photos provided, I think you can achieve a nice improvement of the nose drooping as well as hiding the bump with appropriately placed dermal filler. The results will depend on the skill and Vision of the doctor you will choose so it's impossible to predict. I believe your optimal treatment options to non surgically slim the appearance of the nose tip are:dermal HA filler microbotoxRF micro needling to melt fat
Hope this helps. Good luck.Best, Dr.Anna Avaliani, NYC

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Adding fat to the glabella and midface can potentially restore lost volume and improve the overall proportionality of your face, which might help mitigate the appearance of a larger nose.

Regarding adipose removal from the tip of the nose, traditional rhinoplasty typically involves reshaping the existing cartilage and tissue rather than removing fat. The specifics of what can be achieved depend on your nasal anatomy and the surgeon’s assessment.

Best of luck !

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Is Rhinoplasty for you? you have a dorsal hump,and a long nose with a plunging nasal tip. These are ideal features for a standard rhinoplasty. There is no way to remove a dorsal hump short of rhinoplasty. Filling in the glabella in an attempt to camouflage the hump will make the nose look strong and masculine like a Greek or Roman statue. There is no way to lift a tip other than surgically. It is not fat but cartilage that makes the tip bulbous. This is routinely trimmed during a standard rhinoplasty. If you do not want surgery under any circumstances, that of course is your decision. But if you want a nice nose, the only route to that is a Surgical Rhinoplasty.

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