Just a few years ago, the most desired effect of rhinoplasty was a small nose with a slightly upturned tip and a pronounced supratip break. And although in the West the fashion for such facial features is rapidly becoming a thing of the past, in our country many girls still strive to achieve just such an effect. At the same time, they do not always pay attention to how harmonious it will look against the background of other facial features.
The task of the plastic surgeon is to tell the patient about the proportions and choose the most suitable nose. In this case, it becomes mandatory to create three-dimensional models of appearance with the desired result and anatomically correct forms. In the resulting 3D pictures, it will be easy to see significant differences and evaluate the shortcomings of the first option.
But even a long conversation and three-dimensional modeling do not always help to convince a person of his desires. After all, many girls dream of looking not only beautiful, but also fashionable. They strive to follow trends in everything and have an appearance that fully corresponds to modern canons of beauty. Therefore, today I will talk about noses that are confidently conquering the front pages of fashion magazines and are popular in the world of Western plastic surgery. This will give you the opportunity to choose the most suitable form for yourself, without going beyond current trends.
Structure and types of nose
Before plunging into an analysis of ideals and what this part of a woman’s face can say to adherents of physiognomy, you must first understand exactly what parts it itself consists of. They also form the general shape of the nose and, as a result, the picture of the face of its owner.
Components of the nose:
- The root, which is the bridge of the nose. It is located between the eyebrows and can be narrow, medium or significant width.
- The back of the nose, formed by two lateral surfaces, is essentially its edges that converge with each other.
- The lateral surfaces, which are parts of the above-mentioned back, forming wings that pass into the nostrils.
- The tip is the beginning of the back, which is located between the nostrils and is their top.
The nose is characterized by its shape , width, length and the above components, such as the tip, bridge of the nose, and so on. All these signs in their combinations are traced every day in our lives and have ethnic and geographical characteristics that lie in the particularities of their structure. Types of the nose along its back:
- Straight (characterized by the fact that the bridge of the nose and the tip lie on the same straight line).
- Concave (this type is characterized by a depression from the bridge of the nose to the tip).
- Convex (it is characterized by a protrusion between the tip and the bridge of the nose).
- Wavy (this type is characterized by all sorts of irregularities from the base to the very tip, not always uniform, but smooth).
Thomas Wedders - the man with the longest nose in the history of the world
The wooden boy Pinocchio bore the “curse” of a large nose that grew every time he lied. If Pinocchio were a real boy, he would only know one rival from the pages of history: Thomas Wedders. Wedders, who lived at the beginning of the 18th century, had a nose length of 19.05 centimeters. This size of the respiratory organ is considered an extreme case of hypertrophy and the longest human nose in world history.
According to George Gould and Walter Pyle's 1896 book Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine, Wedders demonstrated his unusual difference throughout Yorkshire. Because of the truly gigantic size of his nose, he was always a laughing stock, but then he decided to work in the circus, earning money from his peculiarity. However, as the same Gould and Pyle note, Wedders was not particularly intelligent, so he was not able to earn a fortune.
Ideal shape and size
It is worth considering the criteria for the ideal of this part of the body from the position of physiognomy, because it is the specialists of this science who believe: the location of the nose at the epicenter of three zones is a direct indication that it is a fulcrum by which one can assess the balance of the face as a whole.
And this attribute is of great importance when reading faces by specialists . At all times and among different peoples, ideals were different: for example, the Greeks had one, the Chinese had another. One of the oldest monuments of beauty is the sculpture of Aphrodite. The statue is the personification of female beauty in general and Greek ideas about the beauty of the nose in particular: smooth, high, with an almost completely absent bridge of the nose.
However, in our times, ideas about the beauty of noses have undergone significant changes. An ideal nose in the modern sense is almost impossible without a rounded tip that is not overly upturned, which slightly closes the openings of the nostrils. At the same time, a slight elevation of the tip of the nose is considered to be a feminine feature. And, naturally, an ideal nose simply cannot tilt either to the right or to the left.
In addition, the ideal nose is in perfect harmony with the rest of the face - with every feature and fold, which adds completeness to the overall picture. In other words, there is no such thing as scattered beauty, for just as at all times only holistic beauty was sung, so in the modern world no one will sing the praises of only one component part of the face.
Physiognomists also emphasize that a perfect nose is characterized by rooting at its base, that is, it is typical of a small area between the eyes and eyebrows.
Required attributes of the ideal:
- straight back;
- rounded and slightly upturned tip;
- shape, streamlined along its entire length;
- an angle of 45 degrees between the skin part of the septum between the nostrils and the protruding point of the tip of the nose;
- an angle of 95 degrees between the septum between the nostrils and the upper lip;
- symmetrical nostrils and nostril wings with smooth outlines;
- harmony with the rest of the face.
Visual examples of an ideal nose
However, it is important to keep in mind: the ideal shape of this face detail is not suitable for everyone. No matter how strange it may sound, it is true. Keep in mind that beauty does not depend on each line or part of the face individually, but on their harmonious combination.
In addition, a woman’s anthropometric data, such as her height, which is far from the face, also plays an important role. A snub nose looks great on short women, while having one on a tall girl will make her nostrils overly conspicuous, which can hardly add to her attractiveness. On large faces it should be correspondingly large, and on small faces, respectively, vice versa.
Gustav von Albach is a good-natured man with a rather large nose
In the distant 18th century for modern people, there lived a German gentleman and nobleman by blood, Gustav von Albach, originally from Bremen. He really had a very large nose - one of the most remarkable in the entire history of the world, about 18 cm long. And although there is no photo of this feature, for obvious reasons, wax copies of this unique person are kept in many collections around the world.
By the way, Gustav was never ashamed of such a feature: on the contrary, he was proud of it. Due to the fact that he had such a large organ, he did not need masquerade masks, and children sincerely loved him for his goodwill, light humor, and many funny jokes and fictional stories. And his adult comrades admired Gustav for his meekness and ability to laugh at himself.
Determining character by the shape of the nose
According to physiognomy, depending on the shape of a person’s nose, you can not only feel sympathy or antipathy for him, but also learn about his character . It is difficult to judge the reliability of such studies based on parts of the face, but it may be worth familiarizing yourself with the main features that characterize a person based on his nose, and then analyze the reliability based on your own experience. Take a closer look and evaluate your character, as well as those of your loved ones and acquaintances, using the forms presented below.
Classic shape
This shape is easily recognized by its evenness, and a straight line can be drawn from its bridge to its tip.
Restraining emotions from others is common for a woman with such a part of her face. It is this trait of theirs that leads to the fact that they are able to give the impression of strict egoists with a cold disposition. As a rule, these are people of a hardworking character, with whom they always know what they need in life and go towards their goals. Despite the selfish nature of straight-nosed girls in the eyes of others, they usually strive not only to achieve what they want themselves, but also to help their loved ones. It is difficult for such ladies to be confused by life's problems, crises and circumstances. They always try to take care of themselves and take care of themselves no matter what.
Upturned tip
Snub-nosed type , as a rule, straight, with features in the form of an upturned tip and often several widened nostrils
The upturned tip of the nose is characteristic of girls who look at life with sparkling optimism. They are characterized by kindness, a sympathetic and compassionate disposition. Distinctive character traits of those with snub noses are their imagination and energy, which sometimes prompts them to go on all sorts of adventures. In love they are carefree, as, indeed, in many other aspects of life, and often give themselves to it wholeheartedly. Cheerfulness and easy-going disposition can attract people, in particular men, to them, but constancy is not a distinctive feature of snub-nosed girls. Taking on any responsibility is a burden for them, and therefore they constantly need the support of friends, family and loved ones.
Roman nose
Straight and large , with a slight hump, which is clearly visible in profile and which smoothly aligns to both edges of the nose.
Owners of the Roman type are distinguished by a strong, to some extent masculine character. They are characterized by an analytical mindset and some aristocracy, ambition and leadership qualities. Impulsiveness and sensitivity to circumstances are alien to them. Owners of a Roman nose get used to calculating their actions in advance, anticipating the consequences and being several steps ahead when it comes to competition. Their resilience and ambition soften the blows of fate both in their careers and in their personal lives, encouraging them to look forward without fear.
In the form of potatoes
A characteristic external feature is a significant difference between the wings of its owner’s nose and the width of the bridge of her nose . Its back can have different lengths, as well as the tip of the nose.
For all the apparent simplicity of girls with potato noses, as well as the superficial impression of the everyday mind of these girls that they make on many, all these hasty conclusions are, as a rule, deceptive and fail upon closer examination of the owners of potato noses and communication with them. Many people can envy the discretion of girls with this nose shape, since they often turn out to be smarter than many other people.
In pursuing their goals, they are distinguished by uncompromisingness, sometimes bordering on tyranny. They rarely think about both other people’s and even their own feelings, which cannot but have a negative impact on relationships with others, which often end dramatically. With all this, girls with potato noses are very sociable, have a positive attitude and have an excellent sense of humor.
Eagle nose shape
Many girls are not delighted with the eagle shape , which is characterized by a straight nose with a slightly curved tip hanging over the lips, but this shape can make a woman’s face memorable. Often there is a hump on the nose of this shape.
What definitely cannot be taken away from women with an eagle shape is self-sufficiency, which does not even allow them to get bored alone. They know how to enjoy life, but rarely go to extremes. Owners of an aquiline nose are not subject to the pressure of public opinion, since the opinions of strangers about their lifestyle do not bother them. They know how to live the way they like, without having to prove to anyone that they are right and enjoying life and themselves. They avoid arguments, which, given their slightly arrogant disposition, is quite natural.
Mehmet Ozyurek - officially recognized as the man with the big nose
Today, the person with the largest nose in the world is a Turkish citizen named Mehmet Ozyurek. True, he is far from the legendary von Albach - his nose is only 88 millimeters in length. Another thing is that it is constantly growing and over time may increase by several centimeters due to the disease. Now Mehmet is just over sixty years old, so he has a chance to break his own record.
The reason why Mr. Ozyurek got into the Guinness Book of Records is very interesting. It turns out that the size of his nose is associated with one extremely rare disease - rhinophyma. At the same time, the dermal part of the olfactory organ is constantly increasing, so today’s indicators will soon seem very small.
Ways to get the perfect shape
There is no clear answer to this question. So, specialists in the field of surgery will have one answer to this, and make-up artists, given that the nose can be changed purely visually and without surgery, will have another. In addition, the general context of the face against which the shape of the nose changes is of great importance, and correction of certain parts of the nose can be beneficial for some, while the appearance of others can only make things worse.
Rhinoplasty procedure
Rhinoplasty is the name given to manipulation of the nose to give it the desired shape through surgery . This is one of the most difficult cosmetic operations, since the favorable outcome often has some degree of variability.
The operation is directed to those areas of a given part of the face with which the girl is dissatisfied, for example, the wings and tip may be subject to correction, and the operation may also be aimed at removing a hump or eliminating the consequences of injuries. Also, many resort to nose correction surgery to correct defects obtained from a previous operation, that is, they go for rhinoplasty again to correct mistakes from the previous one.
It is important to take the step of nose correction through surgery very seriously , since the consequences do not always live up to expectations. Often surgery is needed to achieve not so much aesthetic as functional goals, for example, such as correcting birth defects. In this matter, it is very important to consult with a reputable specialist, and not only in order to choose the ideal nose shape for yourself. It is important to minimize the risk of possible errors (including on the part of the surgeon).
Visual correction with cosmetics
It doesn’t always make sense to lie down on the operating table when you can correct the outline of your nose while standing in front of a mirror, even if it is only a temporary visual effect. To do this you need to do special makeup, but there is nothing complicated about it.
To visually reduce any area, you need to apply dark powder to it. If the goal is to highlight a particular area, making it more voluminous, then light powder is applied to it. Example: if you want to shorten a long sock, apply dark powder to the base and light powder to the wings.
But the matter is not limited to just cosmetics. You should also select appropriate hairstyles and other image details . For example, voluminous hairstyles can visually reduce this part of the face if it is too large, but you should not make eyebrows too thin - this will shift the emphasis to the most voluminous parts of the face. Women with a hump on a large nose are not recommended to wear bangs.
Try it, experiment with the image of your appearance, and you will definitely come to an understanding of which nose is ideal for you, as well as how exactly to emphasize all its charms and hide its flaws.
Mehmet Gul - does not want fame
Although today the longest nose in the world belongs to Turkish resident Mehmet Ozyurek with an indicator of 8.8 cm, his fellow citizen and namesake Mehmet Gul can overtake Ozyurek. This aksakal is already more than 80 years old, and the length of his nose is, according to preliminary estimates from Guinness Book experts, 12.9 cm. But precise measurements could not be taken, since Mr. Gul does not want to participate in the competition. The large size of the respiratory organ is not a cause for pride for him, since the transformation occurred due to a tumor.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah is a famous American actress. Popularity came to her after the release of the TV series Sex and the City. She is married and quite happy. Although the woman was vilified many times, she was called unsexy and ugly. Sarah's appearance, of course, does not correspond to the ideal. Well, the actress’s nose gives no one peace of mind. It's called Parker's signature look, but many say it's ugly and ugly. However, Sarah knows about this. Otherwise, she would not have decided to undergo three plastic surgeries. Experts say that the work was performed by a first-class surgeon. The shape of the nose has hardly changed, it remains large, but has become much more graceful, the hump has disappeared. However, the star says that she has never had rhinoplasty, but photographs of the actress tell a different story.
Bouffant
An undeservedly forgotten technique left in the past by our mothers and grandmothers is perfect as another way to hide a girl’s big nose. A small backcombing at the back of the head will create the necessary volume that will distract attention from the size of the nose. A wide, long or potato nose can be perfectly camouflaged with backcombed hairstyles. In addition, this is an ideal way to visually increase the amount of hair for girls with thin and not very thick hair.
Meryl Streep
Meryl is an American actress. She was awarded an Oscar three times and was a bright, sought-after actress. Now she is 69, but she has no plans to stay at home. The strip is still filming. She was married twice and has four children. Meryl herself describes her nose as “giant.” For some time, the actress was tormented by complexes about this. She even wanted to change the shape of her nose, but never got around to it. Only now the actress realized that appearance, of course, means a lot in a woman’s life, but you shouldn’t get hung up on it. Meryl admits that appearance is not her main asset.
Penelope Cruz
This Spanish actress has also had a brilliant career. She starred in many films. Cruz won an Oscar; no other Spanish actress has received this award. She does charity work. She has a husband and children. Penelope is the embodiment of passion and sexuality, which is why no one pays attention to her nose. Meanwhile, it is quite large and asymmetrical. The actress admits this, she says that people are not mannequins to be completely symmetrical. But Penelope is clearly disingenuous. Just compare her photographs. The actress's nose has changed a lot. The bridge of the nose is now narrower, and the tip of the nose has been adjusted.
Anna Akhmatova
Anna is a Russian poetess. Quite a significant figure, her poems are read all over the world. Of course, appearance is not so important for a poetess, but in her youth Akhmatova was very pretty. Of course, she cannot be called a beauty. Anna's nose deserves special attention. She inherited it; her grandmother was Greek. The older she got, the more breed and personality she became. She had a very smart look. Men went crazy about her, and the men were more than worthy. The story of this woman once again makes it clear that the nose has absolutely no influence on one’s fate.
Hans Roest - record holder 2016
Hans Roest, a bus driver from the Netherlands, participated in the championship in Bavaria in 2016. Its figures are quite impressive: 6.59 cm in length and 52.52 in width. The chairman of the “nosy club” amiably concluded that the shape of the winner’s respiratory organ resembles a “proper potato.”
Many might have been offended by such an incorrect remark, but at the festival it only caused smiles and a roar of approval, because the main criteria of the “nosy club” are a good mood and a fair amount of self-irony.
