Is my nose too big or my chin too small? (Photos)

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Robert Singer, MD · Answer

No one ever "needs" a rhinoplasty. They are elective procedures and only you can determine if your nasal and chin features concern you enough to do
something about improving the cosmetic appearance of your nose and/or chin and whether it
would be worthwhile.Nasal
cosmetic surgery and a chin implant are frequently performed together in the
appropriate patient. The ideal aesthetic result should be individualized to
achieve harmony with your other facial features and improve the areas that
concern you. 
Keep in mind that following advice from a surgeon on this or any other website
who proposes to tell you what to do 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 a facial plastic surgeon (otolaryngologist) that you
trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon
in person. The extent and length of the procedure, cost, and the specific
operative steps to achieve an ideal cosmetic result vary from patient to
patient and would depend on the findings at your consultation examination.
Robert Singer, M.D., FACSLa Jolla, California

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.The harmony between facial parts makes us instinctively recognize the beauty... without knowing it, without defining it, just a perception that surprises and captivates us.In this regard, I suggest perform a Closed Rhinoplasty (without visible scars) to treat the tip, base and nasal bridge.With this procedure you get a delicate nose, better harmonize with your other facial features.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Mark Hamilton, MD · Answer

Thank you for sending images. The short answer is neither-while we all have facial features that we may want to improve, that does not meanthat one or the other is a problem.That said, it does appear from your images the your chin projection may not come out to the "ideal" which is a line drawn vertically from the lower lip on profile. This can be corrected with chin augmentation. In addition, nose projection can be corrected with rhinoplasty- it is aesthetically much more acceptable to have a strong profile for men and this really comes down to personal choice.It really is impossible to give an exact diagnosis and plan without an exam. I would recommend a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon who regularly performs chin augmentation and rhinoplasty to explore your options.

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

You have large nose and small chin. Harmonious operation will necessitate rhinoplasty and chin implant.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Computer imaging will help answer your facial imbalance question. It appears as it is due to both the nose and the chin. Ideally both rhinoplasty and chin augmentation should be done. But computer imaging can help you determine which one of the two procedures by itself would be most beneficial.

Is my nose too big or my chin too small? (Photos)

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Answer: Both

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