Slimming the Nose, How do I Get a Pixie Curve?

Question

Hello, I am researching rhinoplasty to educate myself for future consultations (and detect any red flags in doctors). The whole procedure is terrifying, and I'm afraid of ending up with a madman wielding a knife. :P I am interested in slightly slimming my nose, but I like nose with a bit of a "pixie" curve to them. I see so many cases where the profile has a perfectly straight shaft. Is this preference, or is it dangerous to give the nose a curvier appearance? Thank you, have a good one!

Mark Beaty, MD · Answer

The most important step in deciding on a plan for your rhinoplasty is consulting with one or more facial plastic surgeons or plastic surgeons who perform rhinoplasty frequently.  During the consultation your surgeon should discuss your desired outcome with you and any limitations on achieving that outcome due to anatomy, functional compromise, etc.  Every person's face is different and while curved nasal dorsums (pixie nose) are generally out of favor aesthetically, a gentle curve may be attractive and possible in some patients.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I'm not sure I know exactly what you're after but video imaging will give you and the surgeon a very good idea. Outside of that you do need to do your due diligence when selecting a surgeon.

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Rhinoplasty can be used to make the nose better, slimmer and better with having a curve, however, doing it too much can make the nose look un-natural.

	Hope this was helpful.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

It is aesthetically unpleasing to have a pixie curve to the nose but as a personal choice you can ask for it. You are doing the right thing by doing a lot of research before undergoing surgery. You need to communicate very clearly with the help of photographs to your surgeon what EXACTLY you are looking for. Write down your concerns, desires, fears before you go for consultation. Take notes during consultation. After that reach a mutually agreed upon goal with your surgeon. Once you have done at least two in person consultations then go ahead with surgery. Dr. J
	Disclaimer: This answer is not intended to give a medical opinion and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

Hello,

	Thank you for the question.  Nose shape and appearance is based on many factors including the shape and dimensions of the facial structures surrounding the nose.  Since no two faces are alike you may want to consider having either a 3-D consultation with your plastic surgeon or having your plastic surgeon take photos of you and then draw general contours of correction on your photos.  Doing so will allow definitive discussion between you and your plastic surgeon regarding the shape and length of your nose as well as the projection of the tip of your nose.

	All the best,

	Dr. Remus Repta

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Answers (12)

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Answer: Video imaging is the best way to convey your desires to the surgeon.

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