The Delicate Nose

Cosmetic surgeons who are faced with a patient who is unhappy with a large nose and wishes to minimize the size and revise the shape, can design a new size and shape to fit his or her ideals of nose beauty. However, a person with a small or petite nose who would like to accentuate or maximize the size and shape faces unique limitations. For the majority of men who desire rhinoplasty surgery, the surgeon can start with a larger “piece of clay” and then sculpt down. For women with petite noses who desire a dramatic change must realize that the limitations are set based on factors like surgeon skill, technology, and experience.

Some cosmetic surgeons offer the practice of nose augmentation , the use of safe augmentation materials to add shape, size or form to a “too-delicate” nose. The standard of beauty in Hollywood and magazines today says “less is more,” and surgeons are not usually faced with this dilemma. Most women who do go in search of a change want to minimize their nose shape and size for a delicate-looking nose.

While a delicate nose of small proportions may seem like the perfect nose, this type of nose may only fit certain faces. It is your surgeon’s job to assess and evaluate your facial features to decide what the ideal nose proportions for your rhinoplasty may be. While a particular nose may appear attractive in a magazine or on television, there is a good chance that it may not work well on your face.

If you have a stronger chin and higher cheekbones, a thin, delicate nose may look out of place or odd. The quality and thickness of the skin is also taken into account when deciding on an overall nose style – a surgeon may be able to reduce the size of the nose, removing bone and cartilage, but if the skin is too thick, a nose may never be able to achieve a delicate quality. Also, your body type, size, and stature should be taken into consideration. A delicate nose on a larger person may seem unnatural.

The best thing to do is take a few samples of noses you find attractive into your cosmetic surgeon. Your cosmetic surgeon will be able to use computer imaging to show you what nose shape and size will look best on your face. The goal here is balance – you don’t want too much or too little emphasis on the nose, the central facial feature. Achieving facial symmetry should be as important as the new nose structure itself. After rhinoplasty surgery , you should see an improvement not only in the nose, but also a more attractive quality in the entire facial appearance.