What type of surgery should I look at for a nose reduction? (photo)

Looking at your profile picture- you are a good candidate for a standard cosmetic rhinoplasty. Make sure to schedule an appointment with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in noses. Look at Doctor's before and after pictures. Rhinoplasty is a very unique procedure--- so do your homework and research before you schedule an appointment.  After the doctor examines you in person-- a specific treatment plan will be outlined. 

Rhinoplasty for hump removal and nose reduction. The tip can be refined at the same time but I need to see better photographs.  Face forward and profile photos are preferred.  

The tip and dorsum can be refined through a
closed rhinoplasty approach without a visible scar to produce a natural
result. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds
of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year. Then look at the
plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a
sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

 A rhinoplasty procedure would involve reduction of the dorsal projection and nasal hump. This is accomplished by shaving down both bone and cartilage and narrowing the bridge with medial and lateral  osteotomies. Also important make tip adjustments and  release the depressor septi ligament, if present, to prevent the tip  from drooping upon smiling.

A large nose can be
realistically cosmetically reduced and improved with a rhinoplasty.

Keep in mind that following advice from a
surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to
do based on limited two dimensional photos without examining you, physically
feeling your tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical
history and discussing the pros and cons of the operative procedure would not
be in your best surgery. Natural appearing results need to be individualized
and what is appropriate for one patient is not necessarily the best for someone
else. I would suggest that you find a surgeon certified by the American Board
of American Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of The American
Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or facial plastic surgeon
(otolaryngologist) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss
your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, M.D., FACS

La Jolla, California