I recently noticed that I have a big nose. Will my face grow into my nose, or is my nose too big?

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Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

Your profile photo shows a nose that might be slightly bigger than ideal but it's certainly well within the normal range.  If you have already grown (over 18 years), then you can look into rhionplasty procedure if you wish to change and improve your nose.  Without an exam, it will not be possible to fully evaluate you and give you recommendations. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified.  I've attached a link where you can start your search.

Gregory Lakin, MD · Answer

Hi Alexis, thank you for your question and photo. Your face will not grow into your nose. Your nose and jaws should stop growing around 15-16 years old in girls on average. I think you would benefit from chin augmentation to decrease the appearance of the size of your nose and give you a more harmonious relationship of your nose to your face.
I recommend you seek an in-person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals, examine you, review photos of others that you want to look like, go over virtual simulations, and show you many before/after pictures to give you a better idea of what type of result you can expect to get. Good luck!

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  Based on
your photographs, I think a chin augmentation may also help balance your face in addition to your concerns about your nose.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Your profile photo may reveal a somewhat weak chin appearance, and an acute nose-lip angle. I do not think your face will grow into your nose. If you have severe dissatisfaction with your nasal appearance, consider consulting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists so you could see what might be best for you moving forward. Thank you.

Joshua A. Halpern, MD, PA · Answer

Unfortunately we don't know your age. For that reason I cannot answer your question. I would think that is the nose you will have. If you are unhappy with your nose, I would recommend going to a board certified plastic or ENT surgeon to be evaluated. I like to find out what bothers the patient. I then examine the nose. I write up a detailed operative plan and review that with the patient. I incorporate the FINNESSE technique which I invented. Bleeding, bruising and pain are minimal when compared to traditional techniques. In fact I had a 21 year old wake up giggling after surgery. I routinely do not pack the nose. I hope you find this information useful. For more information please watch the enclosed video.

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