A small nose is primarily defined by its physical dimensions and how those dimensions relate to the overall facial structure. It's a matter of proportion and size.
Specifically, the perceived "smallness" of a nose can be attributed to:
- Short Length: The nose extends a relatively short distance from the face.
- Narrow Width: The bridge and base of the nose are slender, resulting in a narrower appearance.
- Low Projection: The nose doesn't protrude significantly from the face.
- Small Nostrils: The nostrils are comparatively smaller in size.
- Overall Facial Harmony: A nose that is small in proportion to the rest of the facial features (e.g., eyes, mouth, forehead). If other features are large, a proportionally smaller nose will appear even smaller.
It's important to note that "small" is subjective and culturally influenced. What is considered small in one context might be considered average in another. Furthermore, achieving a smaller-appearing nose is often sought through cosmetic procedures like rhinoplasty, which surgically alters the bone and cartilage, or non-surgical methods like makeup contouring, which creates the illusion of a smaller nose.
