What could be done to fix my ugly side view? (Photos)

Question

My nose is fine from the front but something about my side view makes me look really ugly and I dont know what the problem is? :(

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

There is nothing wrong with the profile of your nose and I wouldn't recommend a rhinoplasty to alter your nose profile which is close to perfect.

Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACS · Answer

Unless I’m missing something, I think you have a very pleasing profile.  Unless your frontal view shows something, I’d recommend leaving it alone.

Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS · Answer

I would recommend starting with a consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon that specializes in rhinoplasty surgery to discuss if rhinoplasty can address your concerns. 
I would recommend writing down the following questions before scheduling your consultation:
1. Are you unhappy with the tip of your nose? 
2. Do you feel that your nose is too wide? 
3. Do you want to make your nostrils smaller in appearance? 
4. Are you looking to decrease the general size of your nose?
I hope some of these questions will help you pinpoint what it is that you don't like about your nose.  Cost will vary due to many factors including: facilities fee and anesthesia fee. I wish you the best as you research your options when scheduling a rhinoplasty consultation.
Sincerely,
Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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.  You may also benefit from a conservative dorsal hump
reduction.  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. FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I think that you have a beautiful nose in the profile view. Based solely on these views, you have a very nice nose and I would not recommend a rhinoplasty.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The limited photographs reveal a very small dorsal hump projection which can be shaved down, however the results will be measured  only by a couple millimeters. Consider placement of a chin implant to augment the chin forward to help  with facial balance and proportions, especially from the side profile. Consider digital computer imaging performed in the office setting to further delineate what can be accomplished with your nose and chin upon your facial features. For many before and after rhinoplasty/ chin and plan examples, please see the link and the video below

Jeffrey H. Lee, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for your question.  I think the reason you can't specifically find the problem is because there isn't one.  Seriously.  The 3rd picture is the best profile view of the 3 and most people would kill to have that profile.  And certainly don't change the profile of your nose...I think it looks great and there are many plastic surgeons who have your profile be their goal when it comes to rhinoplasty.  Maybe things will change if we have a frontal view but having just the profile views, I wouldn't change anything.

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

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) or
the Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (CSAPS)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

Devinder S. Mangat, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

As one of the other doctors already advised, your profile view is perfect.  I also would not recommend a Rhinoplasty or other procedure.  You would be taking an unnecessary risk and ruin what you currently have.

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