Wide hooked nostrils. Am I a candidate for a non-surgical nose job? (Photo)

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I've hated my nose my whole life. It is very wide and flat. What bothers me most are how large and angular the nostrils are. When I smile the nostrils flare up even worse. I also hate how beak like the shape is. Am I a good candidate for a non surgical nose job? Not many people have my nose shape, but I have seen it done before. I would like a cuter tip, a narrower bridge and smaller nostrils without drastically changing my nose. Is this possible?

Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,Thanks for your question. Unfortunately if will be difficult to attain what you want with non-surgical rhinoplasty. Use of filler in your nose can accomplish raising and narrowing the appearance of your bridge, and microsculpting the tip. You may be able to camouflage and lower the height of the nostrils, but that is the most difficult part. I would recommend that you consult with a rhinoplasty specialist to best understand all your options.Good luck,Dr. Shah

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

When somebody has a broad flat nose with flaring nostrils and a droopy underprojected tip, rhinoplasty surgery may be necessary for achieving a desired result. I do not believe fillers would lead to a result that you would find attractive. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

If the nostrils flare with smiling (i.e. upon motion) as you describe, then a tiny droplet of a neuromodulator (such as Botox, Dysport or Xeomin) injected into the base of the nostrils may prove helpful for diminishing the motion-related flare. If there is flattening of the nasal bridge, then the use of a volumizing filler can help to nonsurgically straighten the nose, and occasionally can also secondarily taper the nose by a slight upward pull. You would do well to seek consultation with a board certified aesthetic physician with experience and expertise in performing nonsurgical nose jobs. Best of luck.

Muhammad Mirza, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Thank you for your question! Fillers are a fantastic way to reshape and contour the nose. Of course, an office consultation would be necessary so you can explain your goals and the doctor can determine which course of action is best. Injections are often used to disguise a slight hump on the bridge of the nose, increase the height of the bridge, or reshape the tip.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to go over your desired results. Facial fillers (voluma, restylane, juvederm) can be used to improve the symmetry of the nose. Surgery would be needed to improve nostrils or overall shape. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Wide hooked nostrils. Am I a candidate for a non-surgical nose job? (Photo)

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Answer: Liquid Rhinoplasty

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Answer: Non Surgical Nosejob Candidate-- with Fillers (voluma, restylane, juvederm)

Answer: Non Surgical Nosejob Candidate-- with Fillers (voluma, restylane, juvederm)

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