UNDERSTANDING NOSE SHAPES
understanding the shape of your nose.
In my professional world as a Cosmetic Physician, I’ll often come across beauty trends that are a recurring theme or topic of discussion amongst clients of all ages.
As of late, the flavour of the month when it comes to minimally invasive aesthetic procedures and initial consultation talking points revolves around noses.
Arguably the most distinct human facial feature, it’s becoming increasingly popular for people to want to improve the appearance of their nose.
However, as I tell clients, I recommend anybody pursuing this course of action to educate themselves about the shape of their nose (as well as noses in general!) before proceeding.
To help clients make the most informed decision about their nose, here’s what I teach them.
Firstly, the two types of issues pertinent to the nose that clients present with are medically classified as primary and secondary.
Primary relates to the shape of nose someone has had since birth whereas secondary refers to a change in shape caused by injury (e.g. broken nose).
It’s also imperative that they’re made aware that there are common traits which make Caucasian, Asian, African, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean noses distinct.
For example, Caucasian noses tend to have elevated nasal bridges which are tall and thin.
Asian noses have a triangular shape when looking front on as well as a flared nasal base.
Africans have enlarged nostrils, wider nasal tips and a lack of protruded nasal bridge.
Middle Eastern noses are similar to Africans, albeit with a rounded fleshy tip.
Lastly, Mediterranean noses typically have a hump in the dorsum and a slightly drooping tip.
Only once all of this information has been transmitted to the client, do I suggest they move forward with the next steps towards achieving their facial aesthetic desires.
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