Male Rhinoplasty 

The surgery for male rhinoplasty is the same as that for women, offering the same potential benefits. The procedure can correct breathing difficulties while improving the nose’s shape and appearance. There are a few important differences, however.

First, a man’s nasal skin tends to be thicker than a woman’s—making it potentially more difficult to see fine sculptural changes in the underlying cartilage and bone.  (Think of a carved wood table with a thin silk tablecloth versus a thick damask one.)  Skin thickness might influence the choice between open rhinoplasty and closed rhinoplasty.

Second, men tend to have had previous nasal trauma from sports, fights, or accidents and are therefore more likely to have deviated septums or other structural issues that need to be addressed. Finally, there are important differences in desirable aesthetic outcomes. While both men and women tend to want straighter noses, men do not usually want a smaller, more delicate nose. Male rhinoplasty is therefore geared to preserving a masculine look. 

One of the keys to improving a male nose without feminizing it is to pay close attention to the angle formed by the nose and upper lip. For a man, the best angle is generally around 90 degrees—a far sharper angle than would be ideal for most women. Proportions are also important. Your nose needs to make sense in profile and in exist in harmonious balance with your other features. To help your features look great from any perspective, Dr. Yagoda might recommend chin augmentation in addition to rhinoplasty.

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