Mediterranean Nose Shapes

Nose is the most important feature of the face. It is a gateway to one’s personality and attractiveness. Each ethnicity and race has a nose that is unique in its own way. Slight differences in sizes, shapes and angles make a huge difference.

The mediterranean region celebrates diversity in its genetic make-up. It shares similar noses which make them set apart from other ethnicities and races.

Common Features Of A Mediterranean Nose

Types Of Mediterranean Noses

Here are some shared nasal features depending on nose shapes and ethnicity.

Roman or Aquiline Nose

Roman noses have cultural significance and derived their importance from ancient sculptures and historical figures. It is considered a symbol of strength, vigour, and authority and is usually associated with noble lineage. Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte and George Washington have Roman noses, making it strongly associated with iconic personalities of history.

• Prominent Nose Bridge: Prominent bridge is considered the most peculiar character of aquiline nose. The nose bridge might have a slight hump or curve on its upper part.
• Downward Slope Of Bridge: There is a slight convexity on the lower part of the bridge and make the nose appear elongated.
• Nose Tip: Nose tips are usually defined with a hint of slight bulbous appearance to it, making it prominent.

African Nose

Also called Nubian nose, it is broader and more prominent. Wide nasal bridges with flared nostrils are considered attractive among Africans. It symbolizes strength, identity, pride and heritage.

• Wide Base: The nose base is wider in appearance with a thicker skin overlying it.
• Large Nostrils: Nares are significantly larger than other types making it a distinctive feature of the race.
• Nasal Tip: Nose tip is usually round and has a fuller and thicker appearance.

Arab Nose

Most Arab noses have distinct and slightly curved bridges. They also tend to have round fleshy tips. They are somewhat similar to African noses due to their shared African ancestry. Arab noses symbolizes strength, vigour and refinement of their personalities.

• High Bridge: The nose bridge is high, pronounced and often has a convex profile.
• Nasal Tip: Nose tip is mostly thicker and rounder giving a bulbous appearance.
• Nostrils: Nares or nostrils are somewhat wide and flared but not that much.

Italian Nose

Italians have noses that are big and hooked but often proportionate to other facial features. It has a curved bridge with a tip pointing down. Such noses symbolize strength and wisdom.

• Nose Bridge: This nose shape has a straight or slightly curved bridge. The height is neither too high nor too low with moderate appearance.
• Nose Tip: Italian noses have refined and round tips mostly pointing to the ground.
• Nostrils: Nostrils might have alar wings but are moderately flared.

Egyptian Nose

The Egyptian nose is round and flared with a wide bridge and small hump. It is common among people of Egypt and Northeast africa. It signifies the beauty and nobility of the people.

• High Bridge: Pronounced bridge with a straight or slightly convex profile.
• Nose Tip: Nose tips are usually more projected but thick and rounded in appearance.
• Nostrils: Nostrils can be wide, flared and have prominent alar wings.

Levantine Nose/ Hawk Nose:

Found in people of the Levant region including Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan, they have hawk profiles. Such noses resemble beaks of the predatory bird with a curved and angular appearance. Hawk-like noses symbolize powerful and predatory characteristics of the hawk.

• Pronounced Curve: The most striking feature is the bridge of the nose that appears curved like a hawk beak.
• Angular Profile: The profile has a prominent angle from where it descends towards the tip
• Pointed Tip: Tip is usually pointed like that of the beak of the hawk giving an overall distinctive appearance.

Turkish Nose

Turkey has a diversity in their genetic make up with amalgamation of both European and middle eastern races. The noses of these regions are of combination types.

These noses are often associated with resilience, courage and intuition of the Turkish people. Two common types are:

• Anatolian Nose: It is a Turkish nose with a broad tip, high bridge and somewhat wider nares.
• Oriental Nose: Another Turkish nose with a tent-like shape. It has a lower bridge with slight convexity, less defined tip and narrow nostrils.

Greek Nose

Greek noses are straight and have narrow bridges with minimal curvature. A well defined tip which is slightly upturned. Such a nose symbolizes beauty, refinement and delicate personalities.

• Straight Bridge: Straight nasal bridge, usually narrow, maintains a consistent width from forehead to the tip.
• Curvature: The profile projection is straight with minimum to no curvature in it.
• Nose Tip: Tip of the nose is slightly upturned and well defined. It adds delicacy and refinement to the look.

Rhinoplasty For Mediterranean Noses

Beauty standards among each race are different from others. Ideal facial features and aesthetics of one region might not be considered ideal or looked up to in another. Mediterranean rhinoplasty can help people gain their confidence and make them feel beautiful in their appearance by addressing their aesthetic concerns.

Common Concerns Of Mediterranean Race

Some common concerns of the individuals having mediterranean noses seeking rhinoplasty are as follows:

• Thick facial skin with more fatty tissue
• Longer noses with higher bridges
• Droopy tips
• Nasal humps
• Asymmetrical nostrils
• Wider bones