3 Ways to Narrow a Wide Nose

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While some people prefer the distinctiveness of a bigger or wider nose, others would prefer their noses to appear a little bit narrower.

You have a few choices to consider if you want to narrow a wide nose. These can include contouring with makeup temporarily or permanently through surgery.

To find out more about each, continue reading.

1. Rhinoplasty for narrowing a wide nose 

The medical term for a "nose job" is rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasties may also be carried out for medical purposes. For instance, they can be carried out if you frequently bleed from the nose or have breathing difficulties.

You'll meet with your surgeon beforehand to go over your goals for the procedure. Showing them images of noses you like is a fantastic idea.

Any preparations you need to make for the procedure will be discussed with you by the surgeon as well. You should refrain from using ibuprofen and other blood-thinning drugs, smoking, and drinking in the weeks leading up to the procedure.

You'll receive anesthetic throughout the treatment. Depending on the anesthetic being used, you may be completely unconscious or awake but numb.

The surgeon will probably need to break the nose and repair the bone if you want a thinner nasal bridge (the area above the nostrils). The term osteotomy refers to this.

The surgeon will use small incisions that shouldn't be seen after surgery to remove tissue from the area to make your nostrils appear smaller.

Depending on how complicated your surgery was, you might need to spend the night in the hospital after your procedure.

Make sure to have someone else drive you home if you are released the same day.

For roughly a week, you must wear your bandage. Additionally, keeping your head elevated will assist in lessening swelling.

2. Non Surgical rhinoplasty for narrowing a wide nose 

"Liquid rhinoplasty" is another name for non-surgical rhinoplasty. Injecting a filler, typically hyaluronic acid, into the nose is how the procedure is carried out.

The greatest procedures for altering the form of the nose are liquid rhinoplasties. It's not the ideal option for narrowing a bigger nose because a filler is brought in but nothing is taken out. It works better to reduce lumps or to give the tip of the nose more volume.

How you should get ready for the liquid rhinoplasty should be discussed with your doctor.

This type of rhinoplasty is an outpatient operation, so you won't be put under anesthesia; instead, the nose may be numbed with topical anesthetic.

Typically, the process is completed in less than 45 minutes. A little pressure or stinging is possible, but discomfort shouldn't be experienced.

You will be able to drive yourself home after the surgery. You'll receive advice from the doctor on how to take care of your nose and what to avoid.

Temporary in nature, non-surgical rhinoplasty often ranges in price from $600 to $1500.

Being an elective cosmetic procedure, insurance is unlikely to pay for it.

3. Contouring with makeup for narrowing a wide nose 

Makeup contouring is one of the simplest and quickest techniques to narrow a large nose. Of course, this isn't a long-term fix, but it can be very efficient (and inexpensive!).

Many useful contouring videos on YouTube can help you learn how to use makeup techniques to give the appearance that your nose is smaller.

The Bottom Line

Although some people wish their noses were a little smaller, there is nothing wrong with having a wide nose.

If you fit this description, you have a number of alternatives for narrowing your nose, from the pricey but long-lasting procedure of rhinoplasty to the less expensive but temporary contouring with makeup.

It's a good idea to consult your doctor if you're thinking about having a surgical or nonsurgical rhinoplasty so you can go over your options and decide which is best for you.