I have a bulbous nose and I’m an Asian. Which rhinoplasty procedure would make my nose appear smaller?

Q: I don’t have high bridge and I don’t mind about it. All I want is to get a smaller nose and a sharper tip. May I known what rhinoplasty procedure should I take as I know rhinoplasty can be consist of many types. Should I do an alarplasty? Thanks for reading

A: Especially for Asian rhinoplasty the relationship between the profile and frontal appearance of the nose is very important.  Due to the thickness of our skin, there is a limitation to how small a nose can be made without increasing projection (or the height) of the nose.
Alar base modification would be effective in reducing some of the flare and width of your nostrils.

About Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Dr. Yoo is a board-certified surgeon, fellowship trained in facial plastic surgery with extensive experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He specializes in rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation surgery (including blepharoplasty and facelift), and Asian cosmetic surgery (including Asian rhinoplasty and Asian blepharoplasty/Asian eyelid surgery). His office is located at: 120 S Spalding Dr Suite 315, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, 310-275-2467.
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