Would I benefit from a full rhinoplasty or reshaping? 33 y/o male, pointed nose. (photos)

Question

Im a 33 year old male. I hae always dislike the size and shape of my nose. I have also had it made fun of alot. It is very pointy and quite large for my small face. I want to improve it but a little apprehensive about full rhinoplasty. Would full rhinoplasty be the best for me or some reshaping? The left side looks worse to me due to more contours around crease making a more pointy shape.

Stephen Kleid, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Your nasal shape can be improved with a Rhinoplasty
You have excessive projection, and that can be improved by a variety of methods.I would do an Open Septo-Rhinoplasty, and either excision of the feet of the medial crura, or Medial crural overlay, or both, to reset the tip closer to your face.Then trim back the cartilage (and perhaps a very small amount of bone) of the dorsum, so it all lines up evenly.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.As far as I can see from your photo. You have dorsal hump and droppy tip. For get rid of this image I recommend you Rhinoplasty surgery.It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best regards!

Mehmet Durmusoglu, MD · Answer

First of all, thanks for your question. In more than 95% of patients, applying all steps of rhinoplasty is necessary. For the remaining 5%, tipplasty (correction of only the tip of the nose) or alarplasty (correction of the nostrils) may be sufficient. I think making this decision will be appropriate after a thorough evaluation. Yes, some patients find a complete nose job worrisome. However, today's developing technologies (such as 3d simulation) enable us to understand our patients better. With new techniques (such as ultrasonic rhinoplasty), good results can be obtained at the end of a very comfortable process.I wish you a beautiful and a healthy day!

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. You are likely a candidate for rhinoplasty to reshape the nose to create balance with your other facial features. During this surgical procedure, the projection can be addressed and the tip more refined for a harmonious, masculine result.
Rhinoplasty is one of the most complex of all plastic surgeries, requiring experience, skill, and artistry to achieve optimal results, so I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in rhinoplasty techniques. They will be able to assess your concerns and determine the best approach to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I don’t think your nose is excessively large but it could be reduced a bit as well as shortened. It would require a full rhinoplasty to accomplish this.

Would I benefit from a full rhinoplasty or reshaping? 33 y/o male, pointed nose. (photos)

Answers (5)