Why does my side profile look so unbalanced? (Photos)

Question

My side profile has been an insecurity of mine for many years, my chin, forehead, nose, distance between my eyebrows and hair etc… what is making my face so unbalanced and what can I do to fix it, i’m open to surgery.

Donald Groves, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question and the picture. Your main concerns can be addressed with surgery for your nose and your forehead- these will properly improve your overall facial balance, especially from your side profile.

Regarding your NOSE: Addressing the shape of your nose (especially the nasal tip) is actually one of the most common reasons people seek out and undergo a rhinoplasty. An open septorhinoplasty can best address both your aesthetic concerns and any functional issues with your nose. I would be able to adjust the size, shape, and definition of your nose (especially the bridge and the tip)!

This truly a surgery of millimeters- and whether you're looking for a minor adjustment or a major transformation, it requires exceptional surgical skill to achieve functional and natural-looking results! Because your nose is the DEFINING feature of your face- I would only recommend seeing a surgeon who specializes in male rhinoplasty procedures, and who has significant training and experience performing these surgeries. I actually trained under one of the world leading male rhinoplasty experts (who performs 1,000+ nosejobs annually).

Regarding your FOREHEAD/HAIRLINE: You are describing a "high forehead"- an above average distance from your eyebrows to your hairline. Unfortunately some people just have this due to either anatomy or genetics. The good news is I can correct it with a "hairline lowering surgery"- where I bring your hairline down so it is closer to your eyebrows- the results (in the right hands) look very natural and significantly improve your facial harmony/balance! I also trained under a world-renowned master of complex facial aesthetics, and I wrote the plastic surgery textbook chapter on male aesthetic procedures!

I recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with both male rhinoplasties and complex hairline lowering surgeries) to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate your options, and develop a personalized plan just for you. I hope this helps!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Erin Smith, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. If you wish to change the appearance of your nose, a rhinoplasty with hump reduction may lead to a satisfying change. Best of luck!

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you are a great candidate for rhinoplasty. The bump can be taken down and your tip reshaped so it doesn't look droopy, all while keeping a natural male appearance. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert for consultation.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You have a large dorsal hump on the nose and this can be refined by taking it down using a rhinoplasty. Also, you would benefit from a brow lift at the hairline. Your forehead is quite long and this will lower the hairline and pull up the eyebrows.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Guray Yesiladali, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Recognizing the key elements that define profile harmony is the first step toward achieving your aesthetic goals&mdash;thank you for this thoughtful question. Facial balance, especially in the side profile, largely depends on the relationship between the nose and chin. In your particular case, your chin position appears well-balanced, and the primary concern seems to lie with your nose shape and projection. A carefully planned rhinoplasty would be the ideal procedure to enhance your profile harmony, addressing the specific nasal issues while complementing your existing chin structure. I encourage you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon who can develop a personalized surgical plan tailored specifically to your needs. Best of luck on your aesthetic journey!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

The Radix of the nose is the area where your nose meets your forehead. That area is deep so there is the appearance of a dorsal hump. The lower 2/3 of your nose sticks out a bit too far from your face which leads to the appearance of a dorsal hump, and an overall distracting nasal appearance. If you have severe dissatisfaction with the appearance of your nose, please consider meeting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists so you could see what to achieve after surgery. Thank you for this question! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you are a great candidate for rhinoplasty. Maneuvers for your surgery would include dorsal hump reduction, tip refinement, nasal tip deprojection, tip elevation, 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

Cengizhan Ekizceli, MD · Answer

Hi there, and thank you for sharing your photo. Based on your side profile, the imbalance you’re noticing is likely due to a mildly recessed chin, which can make the nose appear more prominent than it actually is.
Your nose isn’t overly large, but when the chin is set back, it can exaggerate the nasal projection. If this concerns you aesthetically, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) can be performed either on its own or in combination with chin augmentation to achieve better profile harmony.
Your overall facial features are quite good, and with minor structural adjustments, a more balanced and harmonious profile can absolutely be achieved.
Best regards,

William Portuese, MD · Answer

From this one limited photograph, your side profile and chin looks very balanced with the exception of your nose. Consider a closed rhinoplasty to shave down the dorsal hump, with all of the incisions placed on the inside of the nose. No external incisions are required, no painful packing is required either. Digital computer imaging of your nose upon your facial features would also be helpful to understand what can be accomplished with rhinoplasty

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Facial aesthetics are almost exclusively, determined by a facial skeletal structure.
It’s facial bone structure that determines if someone has an attractive or less attractive look.
It’s what determines what looks feminine and masculine.
Without addressing bone structure, you can’t really change your primary appearance in any significant way.
I recommend you accept yourself for who you are.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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