What is a Snub Nose Shape?

Also known as a button nose or a celestial nose, a snub nose is a nose with a prominent and upturned tip. A button nose side profile may also show nostril retraction (the edges of the nostrils being higher than is proportionate to the nose otherwise). While some people think that a button nose is an attractive trait, for others worry that it can look piggy or out of balance with the rest of their face.

Having an upturned nose can lead to self-consciousness or a lack of confidence in social and professional environments. For some individuals, a snubbed nose may also cause breathing or sleeping difficulties, such as snoring or sleep apnoea. This can impact overall health and wellbeing, as well as making participation in activities such as exercise challenging.

Depending on the cause and severity of your snubbed nose, there are a variety of solutions which can address the cosmetic and functional concerns associated with an upturned nose.

Is an Upturned Nose Attractive?

Although people may be familiar with phrases such as a ‘cute button nose’, what we each find attractive is subjective and depends on various factors:

• Whether having a celestial nose shape suits your other facial features
• The extent of the turned up nose and whether that is proportional to your other features
• The cause of the upturned button nose. A naturally snubbed nose, caused by genetics, is much more likely to fit naturally with other facial features than a snub nose caused by injury

When it comes to physical appearance, we each find different traits appealing, and this is dependent on several factors. Although some people may find an upturned button nose attractive, for others it may be the cause of cosmetic and functional concerns.

How to Fix a Snub Nose

If you are concerned about the appearance of a button nose, there are several treatment options which may be suitable. The best way to decide on the most effective option to address your concerns is to speak with an experienced and qualified ENT surgeon who will be able to assess your concerns and recommend an appropriate treatment plan depending on your desired outcomes.

Non-Surgical Snub Nose Treatments

Non-surgical treatments for a snubbed nose are suited to patients who only have cosmetic concerns and aren’t affected by any functional issues, such as breathing difficulties.

Dermal Fillers (Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty)

Dermal Fillers can be injected to adjust the shape and contours of the nose. Although this involves adding material to the nose, an experienced surgeon can create an optical illusion, making the tip of the nose look smaller and more balanced.

Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty is a highly effective treatment option for patients who don’t have any functional concerns and who don’t want to undergo surgery. It may also be suitable for patients considering surgery but want to see what their nose may look like following a procedure. Your surgeon will explain the differences between Non-Surgical and Surgical Rhinoplasty during your consultation.

It is important to remember that a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty is not a permanent solution, and follow-up appointments are required every 6-12 months to maintain the results.

Surgical Snub Nose Treatments

For any patients who are looking for a permanent solution to their cosmetic snub nose concerns or for patients who also have functional concerns, surgery may be the appropriate route to consider.

Rhinoplasty

A Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure which involves manipulating the tissues of the nose to adjust and enhance the nose’s appearance. Rhinoplasty can be carried out as either an open or closed procedure, depending on the patient’s concerns and desired outcomes.

Rhinoplasty surgery is suited to patients looking for a permanent solution to address a piggy nose but who don’t have any functional concerns. A button nose Rhinoplasty will reduce the prominence of the nasal tip and make the nose more proportionate to the rest of the face.

Septorhinoplasty

For patients who have cosmetic and functional concerns, a Septorhinoplasty is often the best treatment option. A Septorhinoplasty involves opening the nose to address any breathing or sleep difficulties before effectively reshaping the external tissues of the nose to create a more balanced appearance.

Septorhinoplasty is often suited to patients whose snubbed nose is caused by injury or trauma, which may also have affected the internal structures of the nose as well as its appearance.

Nose Tip Rhinoplasty

In cases where patients' concerns are isolated entirely to the tip of the nose, with no functional concerns, a Nose Tip Rhinoplasty may be appropriate. This involves the tissues within the tip of the nose being manipulated to create an enhanced and proportionate shape. Nose Tip Rhinoplasty is most suited to patients who are looking for a subtle cosmetic change to the tip of their nose with no changes to the rest of their nose.

To discuss the best treatment options to address your snub nose, contact our dedicated patient advisors, who will discuss your concerns and recommend the best surgeon to develop your bespoke treatment plan.

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