What surgery do I need? For a long time I have been very insecure about my face (Photos)

Hello and thank you for your question and the pictures. 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 (particularly the bridge and the tip)!

It also appears you have a "weak chin" relative to the rest of your facial features, which is why you probably feel like your facial features are "imbalanced." The best way to properly address this is with a chin implant to improve the overall harmony of your facial features, especially from your side profile. It's actually pretty common to need both procedures instead of just the rhinoplasty!

Rhinoplasty truly is 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 rhinoplasty procedures, and who has significant training and experience performing these surgeries. I actually trained under one of the world leading rhinoplasty experts (who performs 1,000+ nosejobs annually). I also trained under a world-renowned master of complex facial aesthetics!

I recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with both rhinoplasties and chin implants) 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

I would recommend a rhinoplasty. I would find an American Board of Plastic Surgery Certified Plastic Surgeon with experience in rhinoplasty, preferably one who has also completed a fellowship with The Aesthetic Society.

It is always best to be specific about what you'd like to change about your nose when you do consult with a plastic surgeon. That said, in my practice I like to talk to my patients about facial balance. Once of the keys to facial balance is the relationship of the nose to the chin. Your chin is weak and a chin augmentation with an implant would help balance your features. The second piece of the puzzle would be feminizing your nasal tip by making it smaller and more refined.