A nose like Naomi Campbell? (Photo)

Question

I have a very wide nasal bone and tip would this be a hard job to narrow?

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Yes you can have a reined tip, narrower natural nostrils etc. I need to see more and better photos to give you a definite answer to what you need in detail. My website and others shows what photos are needed. See a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon whose work looks natural and not overdone.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your
photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can
accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your
lower nose. You may also benefit from decreasing the width of your alar base.  Make sure you specifically look at before and after
pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon
and not just a computer animation system. 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

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

Rather than trying
to look like someone else, it is important understand what can and cannot
be accomplished with your nose in order to be in harmony with your other
facial features.
Every nose is
different and unique to that individual. If the appearance of your nose
concerns you enough to do something about it, it can be improved with a natural
artistically performed rhinoplasty. What would be the best option and exact
procedure would depend on an in person examination (not just an online
consultation) and discussion about desired outcome. Excellent results can
be achieved with either a closed or open technique.
Keep in mind that following advice from a surgeon on this or any other website
who proposes to tell you exactly what to do and how technically to do
it based on 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 interest. 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 with extensive rhinoplasty
experience certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and one who is
ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) 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

Karan Dhir, MD · Answer

You are a candidate to discuss the process and expectations of  a tip reshaping procedure to narrow your tip.  I recommend consulting with a board certified facial plastic/plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

Robert Kotler, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Butilove in
Ukiah: 
     Naomi Campbell has an attractive nose for her face but it would
not necessarily work well on yours.  If
the bones are too wide and the tip is too plump, then consider
rhinoplasty.  Consultations will be
important for you.  Be sure to have
computer imaging to see the predicted results.

When checking out the various physicians who you are
considering, look for a high degree of specialization, long experience, and a
huge photo gallery demonstrating a variety of outcomes.  Whatever homework you do up front will pay
off.  
     Best wishes,
 Robert Kotler, MD, FACS 
Over 4,500 nasal procedures performed

A nose like Naomi Campbell? (Photo)

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Answer: Recommend consulting with a board certified surgeon

Answer: Recommend consulting with a board certified surgeon

Answer: It is hard to duplicate someone else’s nose but if your nose is wide, consider surgical rhinoplasty.

Answer: It is hard to duplicate someone else’s nose but if your nose is wide, consider surgical rhinoplasty.

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A nose like Naomi Campbell? (Photo)

Answers (7)

Answer: Recommend consulting with a board certified surgeon

Answer: Recommend consulting with a board certified surgeon

Answer: It is hard to duplicate someone else’s nose but if your nose is wide, consider surgical rhinoplasty.

Answer: It is hard to duplicate someone else’s nose but if your nose is wide, consider surgical rhinoplasty.

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