What’s Up With Kate’s Nose?

Everyone seems to want Kate Middleton’s nose lately! The Duchess of Cambridge’s face has been splashed all over the media, particularly close-ups on her nose. Needless to say, as a board certified cosmetic surgeon, I am obviously not adverse to performing rhinoplasty, but for goodness sake, don’t you want a distinctive nose of your own? All this hoopla reminds me of the Oscar Wilde quote, “Be yourself, everyone else is taken.” It is true that corrections of various slight deformities and unaesthetic curves of the nose can improve your appearance. It is important to match a nose to your face, however. Nose reshaping to balance the size and shape of your nose requires very individual attention. Rhinoplasty should not alter your looks drastically. Rhinoplasty should result in a natural look, yes, a look that fits your own face. This includes size, ethnicity, and projection to match your chin.

So why is everyone so obsessed with Kate’s nose? Some say it is a strong nose that retains femininity. Not too big, not too small, and not infantile. Some say it is straight and cute. Yet others say the angle, symmetry, and proportion to her face is “perfect.” Apparently women in the United Kingdom are flocking to cosmetic surgeons in droves to get her nose. Kate Middleton’s nose has been dubbed the “impeccable sniffer” by the media, and British women agree.

At Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery Center, rhinoplasty is planned carefully to match your very own face. Yes, it’s fine to be inspired by a famous nose, but matching, not changing your face is the goal. Improving the shape of your nose to create facial harmony while correcting imperfections is how we approach rhinoplasty for Arkansas patients.

Call Melinda to set up a consultation with me at 501-227-0707