Big Nose Rhinoplasty Before & After Photos

Big nose rhinoplasty is performed to reduce or reshape a nose that appears large or disproportionate in relation to the rest of the face. A “big nose” may result from several anatomical factors, including a prominent dorsal hump, excessive nasal projection, a wide bridge, large nasal tip, long nasal length, or broad nostrils. Because each of these features can affect facial balance differently, the surgical plan should be customized to the individual patient.

Big nose rhinoplasty before and after photos can help demonstrate how nasal proportions may change after surgery. In preoperative images, the nose may appear dominant from the frontal, profile, or oblique view. Some patients may have a high or convex bridge, while others may have a long or overprojected tip that makes the nose appear larger. The goal of surgery is generally to reduce this visual dominance while maintaining a natural relationship between the nose, forehead, lips, and chin.

Depending on the anatomy, the procedure may involve reducing the dorsal hump, narrowing the nasal bones, adjusting tip projection, refining the nasal tip, shortening the nose, or modifying the nostril base. The objective is not simply to make the nose smaller, but to create a more balanced and proportionate appearance without compromising structural support.

Swelling is normal after rhinoplasty and may temporarily affect how small or refined the nose appears. The bridge often settles earlier, while the nasal tip can take several months to fully refine. Final results may continue to develop for up to a year or longer.

The big nose rhinoplasty before and after photos below are shared to illustrate real patient outcomes and the range of changes that may be achieved. Individual results vary depending on nasal anatomy, skin thickness, surgical technique, and the healing process.

Prof. Dr. Murat Songu

Prof. Dr. Murat Songu – Rhinoplasty (Nose Aesthetics) Specialist
Prof. Dr. Murat Songu was born in 1976 in Izmir and completed his medical education at the Ege University Faculty of Medicine. He then completed his residency training in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Celal Bayar University. Between 2005 and 2006, he received advanced training in rhinoplasty, functional nasal surgery, and skull base surgery in Bordeaux, France, working with leading rhinologists such as Prof. Vincent Darrouzet and Dr. Guy Lacher.
Prioritizing natural appearance, the preservation of breathing function, and facial aesthetic harmony, Prof. Dr. Songu is nationally and internationally recognized for his expertise in open rhinoplasty, piezo (ultrasonic) rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, tipplasty, and functional septorhinoplasty. He has participated as an instructor and speaker at numerous rhinoplasty congresses worldwide.
With over 100 scientific publications, book chapters, and more than 1700 citations, Prof. Dr. Murat Songu is one of Türkiye’s most respected academics in the field of rhinoplasty, combining natural, facially harmonious, and functional results with scientific and aesthetic excellence.