Monthly Archives: April 2011

Can a nose job actually shorten the length of my nostrils?

Question:I’m interested in rhinoplasty if my nostrils can be shortened a little. They’re very long, extending the entire length of my nose. Can a nose job actually shorten the length of my nostrils? Answer:This is possible using cartilage grafts.  I would really need to see photos to give you the best advice.  Please feel free [...]

Can I get a nose job at the same time that I am getting a brow lift procedure?

Question:I have brows that overhung my nose as well as it’s a very large nose, but a brow lift brings out my brows a bit, they don’t look quite so downcast. Can I get this at the nose up to reduce the size of my nose at the same? Answer:Yes.  A brow lift will lift [...]

Do I need a nose job to straighten out my nose permanently or are there nonsurgical procedure-techniques available?

Question:My nose is just slightly crooked. This is why I pushed my fingers to straighten it out. Do I need a nose job to straighten it out permanently or are there nonsurgical procedure-techniques available? Answer:There is no non-surgical procedure that corrects a crooked nose.  In general, I’ve seen many complications arise with the use of [...]

I know that I need a nose job, but I'm not sure what would look best on my face?

Question:I have a tiny pixie nose. As I’ve aged, it looks worse and worse on me. I would like a nose job to get a more of a mature nose, but I don’t really know what that mean. Looking at pictures doesn’t help me because I don’t know what would look good on my face. [...]

My nose is bulbous and takes over most of my face, would narrowing it result in a lot of visible scar tissue?

Question:I’m a 45-year-old professional woman. I would describe my nose as bulbous, and it takes over my entire face. I would like to have a nose job but I have concerns. My nose is greatly narrowed and the tip is completely reshaped. Wouldn’t that result in a lot of scar tissues that is visible? Contouring [...]