RHINOPLASTY - BIG BOURBON NOSE
The ” big Bourbon nose” is imposing and is accompanied by wide nostrils . Most of the time, it has thick skin, which gives the nose its fleshy appearance. Indeed, while it is not bothersome and rather aesthetic for well-rounded bon vivants, it can, however, appear disproportionate for people with a thin or classic face. Also, it is quite close to the Nubian nose.
There are several styles of big nose:
– Too long
– Disproportionate nose
– Too wide
– Too big
– Large nostrils
Surgery – Rhinoplasty
Cosmetic surgery involves removing material (bone, cartilage, fat) to refine and reshape it .
The Bourbon nose can sometimes cause breathing problems if the nasal septums are deformed. In this case, we speak of functional rhinoplasty (septoplasty reimbursed by social security). However, in the majority of cases, the discomfort is only aesthetic. In this case, we speak of cosmetic surgery . Finally, medical rhinoplasty consists of performing injections without surgery, but it will almost never be practiced in this case.
The cost of rhinoplasty will depend on the extent of the operation and the reputation of the surgeon or clinic. Unfortunately, it is very rarely reimbursed by social security or mutual insurance companies.
Surgical rhinoplasty involves general anesthesia, hospitalization (public hospital or private clinic), and approximately 10 days of rest at home without activities. Rhinoplasty surgery for the big Bourbon nose leaves few scars but can still be quite traumatic for the nose and leave large bruises that will take time to resolve. A second operation is sometimes necessary to refine the result.
Why does size differ between individuals?
The size of the nose varies greatly from person to person. This is due to a genetic variation that is passed down from generation to generation. Its primary function is breathing and oxygenation of the body and muscles. Furthermore, it also plays a vital role in the sense of smell, even though the human sense of smell is not very developed. Finally, scientists have realized that its size in humans is decreasing. This is thought to be due to the fact that humans are doing less and less physical activity.
It has also been noted that men have noses 10% larger than women (in equal proportions). This is probably due to the fact that men were assigned to physical tasks and needed better muscle oxygenation.
In general, men have a more angular nose, a wider nose tip and nostrils.
Conversely , women have a more rounded nose, with narrow and less deep nostrils.
It also serves for taste. The hairs in the nostrils help filter the air by blocking larger dust particles. The mucous membranes humidify and warm the air before it is sent to the lungs.
Factors that influence its size:
- Genetics
- Ethnic origin
- Age
- Medical history
- Outside air temperature (temporary change)
Anatomy of the nose
Nasal dorsum:
Part between the upper root (borderline with the forehead) and the lobule.
Lobule:
Tip of the nose, rounded in shape, more or less fleshy.
Columella:
It is the strip of skin and cartilage located between the two nostrils. It connects the tip and the upper, non-fleshy part of the lip.
Nasal wings:
What are commonly called nostrils.
Stars with big noses
Stars are people like you and me, and some are born with big noses. Some have embraced it and made it an asset. Others have preferred to have surgery.
– Gérard Depardieu
– Céline Dion (nose job)
– Robert Dalban
– Charles Gérard
– Henri Guybet
– Walter Matthau
– Karl Malden
The new trend of unconventional and confident noses
Some people are ashamed of it and lose their self-confidence because of it. Others have decided to embrace it and have started a trend on social media. The movement started with a young Spanish girl who proudly displayed it in a video that went viral. She explains why she embraces it and how she uses it as a strength. The result: 3 million views and 200,000 likes.
The trend is also on X (formerly Tiktok) with #Bignose.
This trend is taking over from the “Body positivity” trend, which aims to help everyone fully accept themselves and be proud of their physique.
Change your nose without surgery or injections
For people who cannot accept it but do not wish to resort to rhinoplasty, several techniques exist:
– Never pose face-on in photos for people with a wide nose. Conversely, do not pose in profile when it is large. Always prefer a 3/4 front view.
– When you are photographed with a reflex or hybrid camera, choose a lens or zoom with a large focal length: 100mm, 150mm, 300mm. Small focal lengths give more perspective and will enlarge it. – Use the contouring
method in makeup: darker foundation on the sides and lighter on the ridge.
The Big Nose School
This is the name of a Belgian artistic movement also called the “Belgian School”. It refers to all the Belgian comics from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. These comics, which liked to adorn certain characters with caricatured noses, were very successful in French-speaking countries:
– Spirou (Franquin and Jean-Claude Fournier)
– Gaston Lagaffe (Franquin)
– Le petit Spirou (Janry)
– Achille Talon (Greg)
– Astérix (René Goscinny)
Where does the name “Bourbonien” come from?
No, it doesn’t come from the famous entrepreneur from the show Who Wants to Be My Partner, Anthony Bourbon . The Bourbon nose comes from the royal Bourbon family, renowned for their large noses. It’s a branch of the Capetian dynasty, itself descended from Robert of France.
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