RHINOPLASTY - BIG BOURBON NOSE
The “big Bourbon nose” is prominent and paired with wide nostrils. Most of the time, it has thick skin, which gives it a fleshy appearance. While it is not bothersome and can even look attractive on fuller-featured bon vivants, it can seem disproportionate on people with a slender or more classic face. It is also quite close to the Nubian nose.
There are several types of big noses:
– Too long
– Disproportionate
– Too wide
– Too big
– Large nostrils
Surgery – Rhinoplasty
Cosmetic surgery involves removing tissue (bone, cartilage, and sometimes fat) to refine and reshape the nose.
A Bourbon nose can sometimes cause breathing problems if the nasal septum is deformed. In this case, the procedure is considered functional rhinoplasty (septoplasty may be covered by public health insurance). However, in most cases, the concern is purely aesthetic. In that case, it is considered cosmetic rhinoplasty. Finally, medical rhinoplasty involves injections without surgery, but it is almost never used in this situation.
The cost of rhinoplasty depends on the extent of the procedure and the reputation of the surgeon or clinic. Unfortunately, it is very rarely covered by public health insurance or private insurers.
Surgical rhinoplasty requires general anesthesia, a hospital stay (in a public hospital or private clinic), and around 10 days of rest at home with no activity. Rhinoplasty for a big Bourbon nose leaves few visible scars, but it can still be quite traumatic for the nose and may cause significant bruising that takes time to fade. A second procedure is sometimes needed to refine the result.
Why does size differ between individuals?
Nose size varies greatly from one person to another. This is largely due to genetic variation passed down from generation to generation. Its primary function is breathing and supplying the body and muscles with oxygen. It also plays an important role in the sense of smell, even though the human sense of smell is relatively limited. Finally, some researchers have noted that nose size in humans has tended to decrease over time, possibly because people do less physical activity than in the past. It has also been observed that men’s noses are about 10% larger than women’s (proportionally). This may be related to higher oxygen demands, given that men historically performed more physically demanding tasks. In general, men tend to have a more angular nose, with a wider tip and larger nostrils. By contrast, women often have a more rounded nose, with narrower and less deep nostrils. The nose also contributes to taste by supporting the sense of smell. The hairs in the nostrils help filter inhaled air by trapping larger dust particles. The mucous membranes humidify and warm the air before it reaches the lungs.Factors that influence its size:
- Genetics
- Ethnic background
- Age
- Medical history
- Outdoor air temperature (temporary change)
Anatomy of the nose
Nasal dorsum:
The part between the nasal root (where the nose meets the forehead) and the tip.Lobule:
The tip of the nose, rounded in shape and more or less fleshy.Columella:
The strip of skin and cartilage between the two nostrils. It connects the nasal tip to the upper, non-fleshy part of the upper lip.Nasal alae:
The outer sides of the nostrils (commonly referred to as the “nasal wings”).
Stars with big noses
Celebrities are people like everyone else, and some are born with big noses. Some have embraced them and turned them into a distinctive feature. Others have chosen to have surgery. – Gérard Depardieu – Céline Dion (nose job) – Robert Dalban – Charles Gérard – Henri Guybet – Walter Matthau – Karl Malden
The new trend of unconventional noses worn with confidence
Some people feel self-conscious about it and lose confidence because of it. Others have decided to embrace it and have sparked a trend on social media. The movement began with a young Spanish woman who proudly showed 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 TikTok and on X (formerly Twitter), with #BigNose. This trend follows the body positivity movement, which encourages everyone to fully accept themselves and feel proud of their body.Change your nose without surgery or injections
For people who struggle to accept it but do not want to resort to rhinoplasty, several techniques can help: – Avoid full face-on poses in photos if the nose is wide. Conversely, avoid a strict profile shot if it is prominent. A 3/4 angle usually works best. – When being photographed with a DSLR or mirrorless camera, choose a lens (or zoom setting) with a longer focal length: 100mm, 150mm, 300mm. Short focal lengths create more perspective distortion and can make the nose look larger. – Use the contouring technique in makeup: apply a darker foundation along the sides and a lighter shade down the bridge.The Big Nose School
This is the name of a Belgian artistic movement, also known as the “Belgian School.” It refers to Belgian comic strips from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. These comics, which often gave certain characters exaggerated, caricature-like noses, were very popular 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 does not come from the well-known entrepreneur from the show Who Wants to Be My Partner?, Anthony Bourbon. The Bourbon nose takes its name from the royal House of Bourbon, known for its prominent noses. It is a branch of the Capetian dynasty, itself descended from Robert of France.
